Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Visit the Famous Edge of the World
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May, 23, 2016 - 10:05 p.m. PDT
Fully prepared for Denali Storm Daryl overnight, we were pleasantly surprised to enjoy a quiet night and an even more beautiful morning. While cold and calm here at 14 Camp this morning, the upper mountain continued to impress with strong winds and an impressive lenticular cloud covering the summit. Our sights turned from climbing and caching, to rest and rejuvenation. We said goodbye to our friends Mike Walter and crew as they began their long descent back to civilization, and headed out to the famous "Edge of the World," a must see for any climber lucky enough to call 14 camp home. The views were 'out of this world,' as always, looking out over the cloud-filled lower Kahiltna Glacier, 7,000' below. Quesadilla Supremes nourished our rested bodies this evening before the setting sun coaxed us back into the warmth of our tents. Tomorrow, our waiting game continues as we look toward a weather window that will allow us entrance to the upper slopes of the tallest mountain in North America.
Goodnight from RMI Guides Robby Young, Pete Van Deventer, and Jess Matthews and team.
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Comments (6)
Hi Lisa& team VanDemventer wow unbelievable picturesque breathtaking views, hope ur window of opportunity happens today to take u to the top, it’s been a good tough journey I’m sure be safe to all and climb on. Xo the BOLOMEY’S ⛷
Posted by: Joe&Patty; on
Great break in the weather for all as you acclimatize and get those red blood cell numbers up there.
Hitesh. Thinking about you and all goes well at SCH
Posted by: Rod Duboid on
Hi everyone and specifically Justin,
Praying for a change in the weather for all of you so you can get to the summit! Take it day by day. I have a question that I know you will answer upon your return….what the heck do all of you do with your #2???? Yes, this is one of my questions (and my kids)! Good luck everyone! Janice, Scott, Ryan and Sarah
Posted by: Janice Kovach on
What a spectacular view! I hope you get a good window of weather to get to the next basecamp. Good luck and keep on trekking!
Posted by: Jamie L on
Congrats on the views. Looks amazing. Hi to Lisa from all the girls at the gym! We are enjoying watching the progress. Hope all is well today.
Posted by: Ribin on
So awesome that you got to still take a walk while you are patiently waiting out the weather! I was so confused from your SPOT signal Justin yesterday, but now the mystery is solved. I am still trying to rebook my flight, and will keep you posted. If your teammates’ have cell service, battery life and downtime, feel free to call me through Liz’s cell phone, which has full reception here and she is happy to come find me. 508-246-5496.
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on