Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Hoping for a Move to 17K Tomorrow
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May 31, 2014 - 11:23 pm PT
The weather slowly cleared over the course of today. We woke to heavy snowfall, but calm winds, and the snow slowly eased through the day, clearing enough by the time we headed to the tents this evening to show blue sky over the West Buttress. The anticipation and excitement in the cook tent this evening was obvious, as we do plan to try to make the next jump tomorrow, climbing to 17k camp tomorrow. If all goes well, the next few days will be big, and will go by in a whirlwind. We'll keep you all updated on our progress, and wish us luck!
RMI Guides Pete, Robby, Josh, and team
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Comments (8)
Marko..it’s only 3000 feet..get errr done brahh!
Posted by: Remi on
Good Luck Marko! What an exciting adventure for all of you!
VIc
Posted by: Vickie on
Marko good luck brother! Been following and I hope you guys move onward the next few days
Posted by: Justin D on
Finally movement towards the summit is happening!
Good luck. Line dancing? Wow
Posted by: Frank Haasbeek on
Wohoo! This is great news, finally! Marko, onward to 17k then, and the best of luck on your ascent. Hugs from Yosemite.
Gina
Posted by: Gina Badescu on
Marko and Team,
Hang in there weather will break soon for 17k, one step closer to the top.
Stay positive, Best of luck. Larry
Posted by: Larry on
best wishes for 17m!
Posted by: nick spanakis on
Robert - don’t forget to line dance on the summit
Posted by: beng hoe on