Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer and Team Carry to Windy Corner
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
Wednesday, May 20th 6:11 pm PDT
Our day was productive, if not easy. This morning the winds had abated, though not gone, and we seized our opportunity to make some headway. We swapped snowshoes for crampons, packed loads of food and fuel, and roped up for the climb to Windy Corner. The winds, not nearly as strong as yesterday, were nonetheless a bit blustery as we climbed and added a bit of extra challenge to the day, and everyone rose to that challenge. We made it to Windy Corner and cached our loads as the wind seemed to pick up a bit. We scooted back downhill to the comfort of our tents, and tucked in. By mid-afternoon, the winds returned to 11k Camp and brought snow with them. We'll see how the current pattern progresses, and in the morning we'll find out if the weather will allow us to move up, or whether we'll extend out stay at 11,200' for another day. For now we're snug in our beds.
RMI Guides Pete, Robby, Josh, and Team
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Comments (4)
Hi Jon!
As I looked at the picture of the team climbing with heavy packs I thought of our Mt. Fuji climb. Fuji must have been a piece of cake compared to what you and the team are experiencing. Hope that the weather will permit the team to advance to the 14,000’ base camp.
With warm thoughts and prayers for everyone!
Hugs,
Mom
Posted by: Kemai on
Hi Renee, hope the weather gets better for you all. Photos look amazing. Hope your taking plenty of them. Miss you bulldog and staffy stare at the door waiting for you whenever they hear a noise outside. I’m nearly all packed ready to leave! Can’t wait to see you. GABS starts today will have a milk chai stout and finger lime ale for you! Love Jordy, Ralph & Meissa xoxo
Posted by: Jordan on
Hey Renee and team. Good to hear you managed to take your load up further.
Hoping weather will be kind for your next stretch. So good to see photos.
We all here are well in Currumbin. Leigh is fine too. Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Can’t wait to hear your voice.
Mama. Xx
Posted by: Lori on
Thanks for taken the time for updates. Praying for better weather less wind for all of team Pete!! Stay warm and safe, sound like a snug in bed is well deserved.
Matt hope you are doing well. Everyone in Cali ask about u everyday, Auntie Marilyn is checking out your progress on the blog to. Grandma and grandpa got there package, grandpa say hot sauce is for him, of course Grandma already ate the jelly haha. We are all praying for you and team Pete for safe journey.
Love u always,
mom xox
Posted by: Terri on