Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Move to Camp One
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
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May 22, 2016 - 9:43 p.m. PDT
Our first day of climbing as a complete team went really well. Although clouds obscured our views of the incredible scenery around us, we had much better visibly than we had yesterday. Plus, our efforts yesterday lightened our loads just enough that today's climbing was quite manageable. Our camp here at 7,800' is nice, but the snow that's been falling since we got here has made our kitchen/dining tent a most popular place. Our Posh House is always the center of community here; it's the place we can eat and share a hot drink or two and be out of the elements. The conversations that come out of that place...
With luck, we'll move camp to 9,600' tomorrow, but we sure would like some improvement in the weather! Everyone is doing great and looking forward to moving up the mountain. Hopefully we'll be talking from 9,600' tomorrow.
RMI Guides Brent Okita, Christina Dale, and Chris Ebeling and the crew
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Comments (8)
Mike - Mark Winter says he is not concerned about you as long as you stay away from bicycles.
Your scuba family is watching each day and sharing your adventure - although vicariously.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Pearson on
Hey Paul, SO incredibly proud AND jealous of you! Just know that I am living every step vicariously through you and you make your journey to the top! You make training for Whitney seem like a walk in the park - at sea level! Be safe and ENJOY!!
Posted by: Virginia on
Wishing all a safe “walk” to the top. Don’t forget the waking stick medallion of Denali for Stephanie. Have fun!
Posted by: Joanne & Richard on
Hi Michael -
Hope the weather improves for the climb. See you when you’re done!
Mom and Dad
Posted by: Frank and Maureen Santoni on
i love you baby and miss you much
Hope you are well and cant wait for your safe return.
I love you
Mahal
Posted by: Celia Probstfeld on
Hey Keith, Geoff and team! I’m wishing you great weather while I read about your fun green with envy. You make dragging loaded sleds look easy!
Posted by: Melanie on
Have a great climb. Hope you get better weather soon. Hello to Christina and fellow Tacoma Mountaineer, Keith.
Posted by: Bill Dorn on
Glad you all made it through your first official hiking day! Keep up the good work.
Stephanie Van Lake
Posted by: Stephanie on