Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team - Dress Rehearsal
We woke up to no winds and a small amount of new snow. We got our summit gear together, had some breakfast and coffee, then set out towards the top. We were breaking trail through deep snow so it was slow going. We climbed into the clouds, but the winds were very moderate and it was not all that cold. The weather seemed to be improving throughout the day as it had been the previous days...until we hit Denali Pass. Denali Pass is a low point into the ridgeline at about 18,200'. As soon as we hit the ridge, the winds were "nuking". We knew that with the direction the wind was coming from, there wouldn't be any reprieve from the ridge and they would probably increase as we went higher. So, we are calling it a dress rehearsal and waiting for that perfect weather day that is coming soon!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen
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Comments (3)
Been keeping up with you via your blogs; thanks so much for them. Glad you had a good practice run. Looking forward to your next blog recapping your summit accomplishments. Enjoy your time on the mountain; you’ll be down again with all yor amazing stories before you know it.
<3
jam
Posted by: Janette Mitchell on
Well the 4th is freedom day. Hope you guys will make it today the 3rd of july as your OWN independence day to remember. We all are praying for all of u so u guys can come home quick
Posted by: Uma on
Sorry it didn’t work out today. Did you bring any fireworks just in case you have great weather on the 4th?:)
Posted by: Ruth Cook on