- Melissa Arnot
- Alex Barber
- Gabriel Barral
- Jake Beren
- Zeb Blais
- Katie Bono
- Anne Gilbert Chase
- Sean Collon
- Leon Davis
- Elias de Andres Martos
- Cody Doolan
- Paul Edgren
- Mark Falender
- Leah Fisher
- Eric Frank
- Steve Gately
- Josh Gautreau
- Thomas Greene
- Casey Grom
- Dave Hahn
- Walter Hailes
- Tim Hardin
- Mike Haugen
- Andy Hildebrand
- Mike Hinckley
- Joe Horiskey
- Nick Hunt
- Tyler Jones
- J.J. Justman
- Levi Kepsel
- Mike King
- Adam Knoff
- Katy Laveck
- Ben Liken
- Josh Maggard
- Paul Maier
- Linden Mallory
- Lindsay Mann
- Andres Marin
- Jeff Martin
- Erik Nelson
- Billy Nugent
- Brent Okita
- Logan Randolph
- Tyler Reid
- Dave Reynolds
- Kel Rossiter
- Geoff Schellens
- Shaun Sears
- Garrett Stevens
- Jason Thompson
- Mike Tomlinson
- Mark Tucker
- Mike Uchal
- Pete Van Deventer
- Alex Van Steen
- Ed Viesturs
- Maile Wade
- Mike Walter
- Seth Waterfall
- Solveig Waterfall
- Peter Whittaker
- Win Whittaker
- Bryson Williams
- Dan Windham
- Robby Young
Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Waiting at Basecamp
Posted by: Mike Walter | July 03, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
Our team is spending the night at Basecamp tonight, as the weather has been un-flyable all day today. We were fortunate enough to have perfect weather for our summit day, and this little weather glitch is now merely an annoyance. We are all looking forward to some simple amenities like hot showers, cold beer, real beds, running water, and the opportunity to talk with loved ones on the telephone. But we know that these will come shortly and we’re already accustomed to being patient with the weather; the important thing to remember is that we had a safe and successful trip on Denali, and the weather worked out for us when we needed it to. This little waiting period in Basecamp is just a reminder that the mountain is still in charge and we need to play by its rules.
We’re optimistic that we will get to Talkeetna tomorrow and finish our expedition. Until then, we’re all safe, comfortable, and happy. Hopefully our next dispatch will be from Talkeetna tomorrow.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Hi everybody,
Congratulations to a job well done. I’m very happy for all of you and look forward to hearing all about it when I see you in person. Until then enjoy the triumphant feeling because you all very much deserve it.
PS Sorry this message is a little late, I got the news a little late
Posted by: Jim on 7/6/2012 at 6:22 pm
Glad you are down safe and sound. Can’t wait to hear all the details. Good luck getting off tomorrow.
Missy
Posted by: missy prudden on 7/4/2012 at 7:21 pm
Hi! Stan—please read your comcast email with info for making flight back to Denver. Or call me. The return ticket $$ balance is available for you, when you want to use. Enjoy the Alaska scenery! Have a good day! Love me
Posted by: Betsy on 7/4/2012 at 10:03 am
What beauty surrounds you while you wait. Here’s to better weather. The Heat Awaits Dr Riester. Cathy and main 5 gang
Posted by: Cathy on 7/4/2012 at 5:39 am
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