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Made it to the top on Jun 18th in 13 days and out on 15th day.We were blessed with glorious weather on all 15 days.Summit day was just perfect.An incredible experience indeed.

PM sent on the parka.PM back or Email me at mayur(dot)Raghuveer(AT)gmail(dot)com with details for the same.

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Neat info everyone! Alasdair - awesome blog.Thanks everyone, that is indeed a load off my mind on this piece.

Hi, I am doing the denali west buttress route 2011 june. I have a Nikon D300 which i plan to take along with a Canon S90 with extra batteries and memory cards.I am a bit nutty about photography and am willing to carry this extra load on top of the 100 odd pounds.I am curious about the effects of high altitude and cold temperatures on these cameras,lenses,batteries,memory cards and what care needs to be taken. I have never been this high ,my highest being mount whitney and wanted to know how easy or difficult is to handle these cameras above 17000 feet? All advice appreaciated.

Thanks guys, that was a ton of good information to chew upon.I think i will scout around for a used parka. @Teamrussback - I will unfortunely not be able to join you guys, my plans are locked in.

I am going on a west buttress climb to denali next summer in June and i was wondering about the parka requirements. I currently have a MH sub zero parka which seems to do just fine in the minnesotan winters with a layer underneath.Never tried extended days outside with it though. I was just wondering should i throw 500$ or more on a MH absolute zero parka or a marmot 8000 or feathered friends parka for Denali though most of the guide services recommend these.Want some inputs on the same.