Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Make Move to 14,000’ Camp
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
May 20, 2016 - 12:24 am PT
Stupendous day here on Denali! We fought saucy winds through the aptly named Windy Corner, but the sky stayed pristinely azure, and the team ducked their heads into the chilly breeze and powered around the corner, where the winds promptly died. We rolled into 14 looking like a fresh pair of socks, and started building our own fortress next to that of Mike Walter's crew. As the temps dropped, we ate a hearty dinner and retired to the tents. We have a light day on tap tomorrow, returning to our cache to retrieve food and fuel and fully move into 14.
Best from our new abode,
RMI Guides Pete, Jess, Robby, and team
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Comments (5)
Well Lisa looks like u and team r making good progress to the top and avoiding the bad conditions that can pop up in a moment , incredible journey for u and team Van Demvender keep posting ur moves , be safe and strong Climb On,
Posted by: Joe& Patty on
Magnus,
Seems like you’re all doing fine in the incredibly beautiful landscape. I understand you are maintaining a physically tough trip, but as long as your packing is under control, no need to worry! Wish you a nice go with the final passage up to the top. Inger says hello too. Love, Maria.
Posted by: Maria Hedlund on
Hope today’s weather held out for you to grab your stash of supplies and hunker down tomorrow. Enjoy the crowd up there at 14K. Justin: I read that Randall made it up there too. Not sure how much socializing goes on, but maybe you’ll run into him. And seriously, who writes these dispatches???!!! They are getting better and better with the altitude. Someone has a career in something besides mountaineering ...
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on
I bet you can’t wait to put Windy Corner in your rear view, at least until you descend. Glad to hear that yesterday was such a good day. Thinking of you, Justin, every single day. I will sing your praises to your nephews tonight at dinner. Power on.
Posted by: Leanne on
Way to fight the cold wind, Robert Hohn! Sounds like the team is doing great! I am so glad today was so great for all of you! Wishing you continued blue skies and upward movement. Thanks for the awesome photo posted 5/20/16. Godspeed.
Posted by: Odett Ferguson on