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Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Climb to 9,600’

May 23, 2016 - 9:39 p.m. PDT The fickle nature of the weather on the mountain lately was again evident as the wet snowfall of yesterday had passed leaving us with cooler temps and a bit better visibility. Today we even got some nice views of this wonderful part of the Alaska range. Our big challenge this morning was Ski Hill, our steepest hill yet. Leaving a cache of food and fuel buried at our camp here at 7,800', our loads were a little more reasonable today, but Ski Hill still proved to be a bear. Hips and shoulders certainly got worked today, but I'm excited that everyone was up to the task and we arrived at our next camp with plenty enough spare energy to build a good camp. I'm continually impressed with the crew. Their tenacity during the tough stretches and enthusiasm upon reaching camp bodes well for our having a great trip. Life is good at 9,600' Camp! RMI Guides Brent Okita, Christina Dale, and Chris Ebeling and the team

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Comments (4)

Hey Dawn! Tell Brent to post more pictures! :) I am pulling for you and the team from back here in Illinois!!!
Dave

Posted by: Dave on

Paul,
Hopefully all the evenings you spent wandering around Chicago with Izzy’s 50 lb dog food bag prepped you for this! Mike, hope you are having a blast as well.  Love you and miss you!

Steph

Posted by: Stephanie on

Hi Mike!
We are so proud of you! Its so awesome experiencing this with you through this blog. I hope your back is holding up. Love you!!

Love,
Alexis, Ollie, Felix, Reuben and Pepper

Posted by: Alexis Pappas on

Hi Brent,

Glad to see early success!  Please be safe and have fun!

Love,

Carin, Andy, David, Brian and Jordan

Posted by: The Parella Family on

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