Mt. McKinley: Hailes & Team Prepare for Move
Posted by: Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
We finally got some Alaska mountain weather today. We made our final preparation for moving higher today by putting in a cache in at the top of the fixed lines and we got into a little wind and blowing snow in the process. When we set off this morning at 9am it was clear and cold with some obvious, but not outrageous wind on the ridge. Everything went smooth on the way up and only on the descent did we get some 20-25 mph wind and blowing snow. Just enough weather to make things fun.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
P.S. Steve would like to wish Denise a happy birthday.
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Comments (9)
Hey Guys!
Thinking about all of you and hoping you are doing well. Can’t wait to hear the stories :) Be safe!
Posted by: Wanda on
Great job guys. keep it up.
Posted by: Colin Talbot on
Keep it up!
Posted by: Kaite on
Glad life on the mountain is still treating you well. Be safe! We miss you Ian xoxo.
Posted by: Kristin and morph on
Rock on Dudes!
Posted by: Joe DeLellis on
Andy, glad things are going well for you guys. Wishing you continued enjoyment, favorable conditions and success in reaching all your goals.
Love,
Dad and Nita
Posted by: Nita Pennardt on
Good luck Andy…stay safe and warm…..Syb & Wayne
Posted by: sybille macke on
Good luck team. Steve Ian and Andy - Stay warm. If it is any consolation, we are 25 F below norm temps here in Cali. The rain is falling and the fire is lit. BE SAFE. Cigars on me when you get back and we can get together.
Hesse
Posted by: Bob Hesse on
I’ll trade some of that blowing snow for our 95+ degree temps in Alabama! Doing great, Tim and crew.
Posted by: kelly on