Jan 10, 2017
Hunter Diaries: Why?
Dupre shares his inner thoughts. Here is an excerpt from his journal prior to heading out on Mt Hunter. Hunter Diary: 30 December 2016 ...
Jan 9, 2017
Cold Hunter One: Going home to climb another day
“A mountain as big and complex as Hunter, at 64º north and in winter always has the edge. You can have all the skill and drive and time...
Jan 7, 2017
Cold Hunter One: Going it Alone
With winds dying down this morning, Dupre was able to tackle the glacier. After hearing ice falls all night, he started making his way...
Jan 6, 2017
Cold Hunter One: Hunter Basecamp
Dupre was able to make it to the base of Mt. Hunter after being dropped off by Talkeenta Air Taxi on the Kahiltna Glacier basecamp....
Jan 5, 2017
Cold Hunter One: Solo Crevasse Safety
Did you ever wonder how a solo mountaineer stays safe for glacier travel? What does one do to prevent falling into an abyss when there is...
Jan 4, 2017
Cold Hunter One: Day 1 - Basecamp
Dupre Sets Off on Solo Winter Climb Dupre left Talkeetna today, flying into the Alaska Range to the base of Mount Hunter (14,573ft) to...
Jan 4, 2017
Talkeetna – Last Minute Preparations
No amount of pre-planning saves the inevitable last minute rush. Now in Talkeetna, Dupre's ready to depart if the weather holds today. He...