Maltese Mountaineer Battles Weather On Alaska’s Highest Peak

Maltese Mountaineer Battles Weather On Alaska’s Highest Peak

Maltese mountaineer Rita Saliba began an ambitious expedition on 16th May to climb Denali, the highest peak in Alaska. Her plans were immediately affected by severe weather, leaving her team stranded in Talkeetna for five days before they were able to start the ascent. The group eventually reached base camp on 22nd May and continued to Camp 1 later that same day. They progressed to Camp 2 last Sunday, where they were again delayed for several da…