Entries filed under 'Lonnie Dupre'

Lonnie Dupre Returns to Denali to Attempt the First Solo Ascent in January

While the rest of us will be cuddled up by the fireplace or out celebrating with friends on New Year’s Eve, Lonnie Dupre will be alone on the flanks of Denali, making his third attempt at becoming the first solo climber to reach the summit of the 20,320-foot peak in January. ...

Posted by Joe P. on December 27, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Climbing, Denali, Lonnie Dupre, alaska and mountaineering | permalink | Comments



Lonnie Dupre Begins Solo Winter Attempt on Denali

Lonnie Dupre loves cold weather. Seriously cold weather. Last week, Lonnie flew from Talkeetna, Alaska, to the Kahiltna glacier on the flanks of Denali (Mount McKinley) where he embarked on a journey that could make him the first solo climber to reach the summit in January. Denali in winter is not a hospitable place. Only 9 expeditions, totaling 16 people, have ever reached the summit of Denali in winter. Never has a solo climber stood on top of the 20,320-foot peak in January, one of the ...

Posted by Joe P. on December 30, 2011 2:51 PM & Tagged Climbing, Denali, Lonnie Dupre, Mt. McKinley and Winter | permalink | Comments