Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Check out the Views from the Edge of the World
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May 26, 2015 - 11:13 pm PT
We woke to a swirling cloud cap above, that left little doubt that it was unpleasant in the West Buttress. We decided to wait the day yet again and see what tomorrow brings. We did take advantage of a break in the clouds to walk to the "Edge of the World', where Genet Basin drops almost 7,000 feet to the Northeast fork of the Kahiltna. The views from here are unsurpassed and everyone took turns being belayed out to the edge to snap photos. We'll give another shot at caching on the buttress tomorrow. We'll let you know how it goes.
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard, and team
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Incredible photo!!, well done to all. Feels like you’ve been gone for a lot longer than 18 days renee, I’m sure it feels like a long time for you also :) , have been keeping an eye on your teams progress and letting everyone know updates including nan ron. she misses you like we all do but we are all incredibly proud and pumped for you to accomplish your goal! Cant wait to chat all about your trip. stay safe, loads of love xxx love leigh.
Posted by: Leigh on
Team PRJ… wow sounds like mother nature is flexing her muscles. Hope you are keeping warm and well fed… especially Renee. I miss you so much! Work is not the same without you here! Each morning I read the blog to Cam in the car on the way to work… he is so impressed with your progress and is sending you his love and best wishes. Its Thursday arvo here in Oz and I have just had lovely Kenny’s for lunch (jealous much.. hahahaha) and Paul baked a Banana Cake (which will never be as good as Cameron’s let’s be honest) I hope that you are getting all these messages of support and cannot wait to get an email from you when you are off the mountain. Love you lots hunny bunny… stay strong, the final stages are now in your reach! Love Kath & Cam xxxx
Posted by: Kathy on
Hello Jon Honda et al! I’m outrageously excited about your progress so far. I hope the monster cookies have helped you through the rough weather. I’m sending a little Seattle sunshine your way. Godspeed, my friend. I’m with you in spirit, ALL THE WAY!!!!!! BTW did I mention the beers are on me when you return?!
Posted by: LaVonne on
Hi Matt and Kevin!
We missed you in Pisgah over the holiday weekend, but kept the spirit with ETOH, inappropriate conversation and crisp bootays. The animal sighting for this multi-day was Snake - 4 black snakes (alive), 2 copperheads and 1 rattler (expired). We look forward to seeing you two, upon your return from the blue and white wilderness!
Posted by: christine on
Extraordinary photo team PRJ.
The west buttress sounds like the dragon guarding the gold!!
Sitting it out will pay off no doubt.
Jords in Anchorage now Renee so that will give you extra rocket fuel to push on when weather allows.
It’s Thursday here in Oz and I’m having my latte by the water with sun shining. A good day to be had by all I’m sure.
Love you Mama xx
Posted by: Lori on
Sounds like a great view day! Matt I can’t wait to see the pictures u have taken. Get rested up for the rest of your journey drink plenty of H2O, Awaiting for the next update. Everything good around Charlotte Maggie went to the groomers she looks so cute, she has been given kisses since she got home today. I love u be safe.
Love and miss u,
Mom XO
Posted by: Terri on