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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Hahn & Team Move to 11,000’

This is Dave calling from Mt. McKinley, from 11,000’ specifically. We had another great day today. In fact, it was the best weather of our trip so far. It was nice and cold this morning, we woke up at 5, and we had broken camp and were on the trail by 7 a.m. and made good time coming up to camp at 11,000’. It was again pretty easy going, there's not many other folks out there, there's nobody behind us that we are aware of. And so, it’s delightfully uncrowded. We had an easy go of it for the first hour up to the corner of Kahiltna Pass and then started up the hills to get to 11,000’. We were in camp before 10 o'clock a.m. so that went pretty well. At camp we met Mike Haugen and his team coming down. And that was good for us. We exchanged a few pieces of gear they had some stuff that is going to be pretty helpful to us. We got to chat with Mike and Elias and their team and congratulate them on their summit the other day. We just set up camp here in 11,000’. It’s a beautiful bowl, looking out over the clouds and the tundra. We got settled in, it has just been very calm and nice here all day. Then this afternoon and this evening we prepared for doing our carry tomorrow. We are going to carry up and around Windy Corner if the weather continues to be good. And then come back down here and sleep at 11,000’ again. I will let you know how it goes. RMI Guide Dave Hahn


RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in from 11,000' on Mt. McKinley.


Comments (4)

Wayne, I have just finished having dinner with Dinah at our place and she has shared with Barb and I about your climb.  I have to admit that I’m quite impressed that you would take on a challenge such as this.  On the other hand, since I’ve done a 14k footer in Colorado, I won’t be TOO IMPRESSED until you have exceeded that altitude and beyond!  HA!  It will be fun to follow your progess and I wish you well in this endeavor.  Be safe, my friend, enjoy your challenge and we will join in the celebration of your accomplishment. 
All the best,
Tim Scully

Posted by: Tim Scully on

Glad you have the weather on your side and are able to move up the mountain - hope it continues.
Sue Currie

Posted by: Sue Currie on

Wow, that’s very good news reaching us from the Denali! Good to hear everybody is in good condition and that you’re enjoying the climb and beautiful scenery. Let’s hope the weathergods will stay active like this.
Best wishes for all of you (and a special wish for Boris for some inspiring ABC-minutes), Annemie

Posted by: Annemie Grobbink on

so encouraging for you with the weather and good sledding.  we are so proud of you all, love dinah and barb and Mum too

Posted by: dinah rogers on

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