Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Check in from 11,200 ft Camp
Posted by: Jess Matthews, Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
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May 16, 2016 - 1:31 am PT
Howdy to everybody from 11,200 feet! We had a great move up the Kahiltna, experiencing every type of weather along the way: smoking hot sun, thin clouds that turned on the microwave, thicker clouds that cooled us off, snow with wind, and finally snow without wind. Despite all of that, our travels were very smooth, and we walked into camp in the late afternoon. Move days are a lot of work; not just the climbing, but once at camp, we have to construct a whole new camp with platforms, walls, and kitchen. All told it's a lot of digging and a lot of snow to move, but this crew's teamwork was exemplary, and with a couple of hours of pounding away, we have a solid new place to call home for a few days. We'll say hi tomorrow,
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews and team
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Comments (4)
Well done team ,looks like ur making good progress moving on up to ur next plattoe it looks awesome from up there the team looks like they r enjoying this venture be safe, keep us all posted, ur friends from “The Downs"xo
Posted by: Joe&Patty; on
Good job! You’ve got a lot of people rooting for the team from Denver! That’s a lot of snow. I guess you better get used to it! Keep on trekking and good luck. I know the team can accomplish its goal!
Posted by: Jamie on
Justin dragged me winter camping this year for the very purpose of him getting to practice setting up camp in the snow. It was never fun, so I do not envy you guys. At least this will be home for a few days as you move supplies up and up.
BTW, whoever wrote this post was very poetic ... “thin clouds that turned on the microwave.” I may have to steal that line!
Can’t wait to see how your day went today!
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on
I try to picture in my mind what your climbing day is like, but it’s too foreign to me. I guess that’s a good thing because I hold my breath every day while I check for your update. Glad the team is set up in its new digs (literally). I saw from the other team (ahead of you) that they got a foot of fresh snow. May the winds blow it away for you so that you have a clear path ahead.
A weather note from Denver - it’s been unseasonably cold since last Saturday, although cold pales in comparison to what you are experiencing on Denali. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get one more snow storm before spring is over.
Be safe! Watch each other’s backs!
Leanne
Posted by: leanne fosbre on