Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Move to High Camp, Ready for Summit Bid
June 24, 2014 – 7:51 pm PT
Hey it’s Billy and team calling in from High Camp here at over 17,000’ on Denali. Our crew moved up today from the 14,000' Camp. We enjoyed a nice walk and good temps up on the West Buttress, made our way up the ridge line in and out of the clouds all day.
And as we were building camp at 17,000’ the clouds parted. We are enjoying blue skies and relatively calm winds. If it looks anything like this tomorrow morning we are going to try and take a crack at the summit.
So, wish us luck and we will check in tomorrow, go or no go.
Alright, that is all for now.
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (9)
Hey Bruce and Michael. Good luck on your final ascent to the summit. I hope you have great weather for the vista at the top. Wave those Duke flags once again, and take plenty of pics! JBF/Mom
Posted by: Joyce Freedman on
Hey Bruce, Michael and team,
Sending you well wishes for a successful climb to the top! You are ready so go own it.
Kathy
Posted by: kathy on
Best wishes and strength to all the team for a great climb today. We can hardly wait for the good news. Go for it Brandur and get safe back :)
Posted by: Gudrun on
Eric: I wish you success, great weather and the strenght to lift up your head and soak in every minute of the up climb and down climb. Enjoy the entire journey. The summit is optional, your safe return is mandatory. U.P.
Posted by: Paul on
Can hardly wait for the news of the day. All strength to the team from here. Looking forward to hear the story Brandur.
Posted by: Hanus Jensen on
Sounds promising, guys! Have an AWESOME day .... the summit is in sight! Go get ‘em! xo Jen
Posted by: Jen Bush on
Best of Luck to the whole team. We hope today is the day you reach your goal, Eric. Looking forward to your next update. Take care, Mom and Dad.
Posted by: David Olson on
That is great news! Good luck team!
Posted by: Monique on
Woohoo!! Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings. Best of luck to the entire team! Show Denali who’s boss! Love, Katie
Posted by: Katie Freedman on