DENALI EXPEDITION: Van Deventer and Team Move to Kahiltna Pass
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 10,400'
May 13, 2016 - 6:02 PM PST
Progress in the mountains comes in small, incremental pieces. Today that meant moving 17 days of food and fuel, as well as the bulk of our lunch food, up to 10,400' at Kahiltna Pass. It was an impressive pile that went into our cache hole, and will make our loads much friendlier tomorrow for our anticipated move to 11k camp. It was a warm day, scorching even, when we lost the light down glacier breeze, but everyone did great, and cruised the return trip with empty packs and sleds. We had a sumptuous meal of quesadillas, and now everyone has crawled into sleeping bags to escape the chill that happens as soon as the sun drops below the mountains, reminding us that this is still May in Alaska. We'll let you know what adventures we find tomorrow.
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RMI Guides Pete VanDeventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews, and Team
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Comments (10)
Keep up the good work guys, and keep sending the pictures. It inspires those of us who want to do it.
Thanks
Posted by: Kevin Stone on
Hi Lisa looks like ur making good progress on this adventurous climb, just to drop a line the Downs was tough yesterday with 25-30 mph came home in 36 though hit it real solid 2 birdies one on 18 for 78 not trying to rub it in but letting u know the Downs is calling u, everyone is asking for u so I’m filling them in on ur tough journey. Bill was asking for u as was Tom Sepp and the crew anyway be safe and climb on.
Posted by: Joe&Pat; on
Taylor - hope your experience is as awesome for you as it looks to all of us. This blog is so cool to allow us a peek into your trip.
Posted by: Scott Hemming on
Rock on Scott Faulkenburg! Show that puny mountain what you’ve got with a prosthetic leg. Everyone’s behind you hundred percent and this year you will make that summit. No doubts! YOU know you have what it takes.
Posted by: Robb Reeve on
The pictures on the blog are terrific! Keep them coming. Godspeed to 11k camp!
Posted by: Leanne on
So Ana in to watch your adventure from afar! My daughter is working in Denali Nationsl Park so I told her that she can think of you guys as she gazes at snow covered mountains around her. Good luck and sending positive thoughts for amazing adventure!
Posted by: Kin on
The “porch” will be rooting for you ...
Posted by: Peter on
Hi Adelle we’re all thinking of you and following you every step and we’re extremely proud! Love you! Keep warm and stay safe Xxxxxx Heide
Posted by: Heidi on
Wow you guys are cruising along!!! May the snow bridges be strong and the wind calm as you climb higher. Justin, please know you have A LOT of fans checking in and routing you on via social media. Everyone is eager to live vicariously through you. We love you!!!
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on
Heja, heja Thomas, Magnus och hela gruppen!!
Much courage and strenght to everyone in the group!!
Och många pussar och kramar till min kära Thomas ❤️
Posted by: Sinikka Waltå on