Denali Expedition: Beren & Team 14K Camp Day of Rest
Posted by: Jake Beren, JM Gorum, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
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June 14, 2016 - 2:13 am PT
What a gorgeous day to be resting on Denali! We didn't get out of the tent until the sun warmed our little cocoons. Pancakes fueled us for a walk to the infamous Edge of the World where we enjoyed unobstructed views of this magnificent mountain and the range that hosts us. Warm and windless was our vantage point and looking from the South Buttress to our first camp around to our current home in Genet Basin contributed to our ever evolving sense of scale. The team answered (or tried to) Denali trivia for a turn to look over the Edge down to the Northeast Fork and make a memory. Back to camp for the afternoon for more rest and an eventual sunset with a just over half full moon taking the trip from Denali over Hunter on its way to Foraker, breaking trail for tomorrow's ascent by the Sun. Wind up high may keep us here for an extra day or two, but somehow I think we'll be just fine.
RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Comments (4)
Jason,
Absolutely breathtaking! We check on your progress everyday & read the update aloud as a family. We are living vicariously through you. Happy adventures!
~Knutsons
Posted by: Knutsons on
So exciting to watch your progress!!! We are looking at Denali from Anchorage today. I see a few thumbs up and smiles. Go Jason and team!!!
Posted by: The Hoppes on
Hi Jason! We love reading about how things are going! Hope you are having the time of your life! We are all rooting for you and the team and for your safety. God bless!
Posted by: Susan Hlasny on
Beautiful photos of your adventure! Yesterday I saw Denali from Anchorage and was so happy to know that you all are on the mountain. We continue to pray for great weather, summit and a safe descent.
Jay, Swifty is healed! No more bladder infection. Belle is in Bethel and the boy and I are having fun in the hood!. We love you! Mamma
Posted by: Isty on