Flying to Kahiltna glacier in 30min!

We arrived in Talkeetna last night and as the weather's so good, we're able to fly out earlier than planned. So we'll be on the glacier this evening, which means we should start up the West Buttress of Denali early on sunday morning......... weather permitting of course!

We had our 2hr meeting with the Park Ranger this morning and were able to get more information and ask any questions. So we're all set and very excited about the next five weeks. Will be in touch when we get back!

Arrival in Alaska

We've arrived in Anchorage after a long journey! Unfortunately our plane was delayed leaving Heathrow so we missed our connection to Houston. However, it all turned out for the best in the end as we got a flight to Seattle yesterday evening, they put us up in a nice hotel for the night (so we got some proper sleep!) and then flew to Anchorage early this morning - in the end we only got here a couple of hours later which wasn't a problem and had some sleep, bonus!! It's really sunny here, apparently Anchorage is having a lovely spring so far, a lot warmer than we had expected We've been 'downtown' to buy some supplies - turns out Alaska is the most expensive American State! Earth B&B where we're staying is lovely and friendly. It's run by two women, one of whom works for the Alaskan Democrats, so it was interesting talking to her about her battle against Sarah Palin last year!

We're here for another two days then head to Talkeetna, where we will have our briefing with the Denali Park Ranger - and our final shower for 5 weeks - before getting the plane to the kahiltna glacier!

Thank you everyone!

Only two days now until our departure date of May 11th. We're feeling about as ready as we can: all the new kit has arrived, we've experimented with packing and weighing all the kit, we've said many goodbyes and just want to get out there now!

Thanks to all of you who have supported us in so many ways; financially, with advice and with encouragement. It really makes a difference.

We will continue to update this blog whilst in Alaska. However, it will of course be virtually impossible from May 17 til June 23 when we're on the glacier......!