Jost Kobusch Back in Talkeetna

February 27, 2023 Angela Benavides Alaska | Climbing | Denali

a huge flat glacier as ween from a plane in low winter light. — File photo from a bush plane flying over the Denali area in winter. Photo: Talkeetna Air

Back in Talkeetna after the bush plane finally picked him up from the glacier, Jost Kobusch has some frostnip on his face. He also says he has lost 10% of his body weight during his solo winter climb of Denali. “It’s good to be back,” he says.

Kobusch close shot, shaowing frostnip patches on his face.

Kobusch, a little the worse for wear after Denali. Photo: Jost Kobusch/Instagram

The airlift was not an option for several days because of bad weather. Yesterday was flying weather, but the plane had mechanical problems and Kobusch was not sure he’d get out.

“I was starting to dig a snow cave when I heard a plane [at the] last minute. I told myself, ‘Hey! It’s gonna be today!'”

Back in town, he prepared to enjoy his first shower in three weeks. “It’s going to be a HOT one,” he promised.

Kobusch in hood, goggles and an ice-up air-filtering mask

Jost Kobusch. Photo: Jost Kobusch/Instagram

Angela Benavides

Angela Benavides graduated university in journalism and specializes in high-altitude mountaineering and expedition news. She has been writing about climbing and mountaineering, adventure and outdoor sports for 20+ years.

Prior to that, Angela Benavides spent time at/worked at a number of local and international media. She is also experienced in outdoor-sport consultancy for sponsoring corporations, press manager and communication executive, and a published author.

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