Denali Expedition: Beren & Team at 17K Camp Ready for Summit Bid
Posted by: Jake Beren, JM Gorum, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
June 16, 2016 - 1:21 A.M. PDT
The wind finally came this morning and the upper mountain looked rugged from our home at 14K. Our team was ready to rock early in the morning, but Denali had other plans. Plumes of snow streamed from the Buttress and the move was to brew another cup of coffee and out chill the weather. Eventually it tapered and we were able to launch upward towards our high camp. The weather turned beautiful, almost too hot, but pleasant to build camp in once we arrived. It was a big day, but we made it and are in position to give it a shot tomorrow. Wish us luck, we're gonna need it!
RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Comments (8)
Jake, sending you power vibes to lead your team to a successful summit and descent. I hope there’s fairy dust on the summit ridge again this year ;)
Posted by: Meredith on
Good luck to Brad Lawler and team. Hoping you have a great summit experience!
Posted by: Matthew DeVoll on
Good luck for your climb attempt tomorrow! It’s amazing thinking of you up there on top of the world, as if you are doing it for all us folks down here too - I hope so, I’m certainly with you in spirit. God be with you all, and especially with Jason. See you when you get back! Praying for you every day. Fr Joseph
Posted by: Fr Joseph on
sounds good. all love and GREAT luck to you!! katrina, your 53 :) year old mama loves you so!! xoxo
Posted by: barbara Lynn Bloemsma on
“The higher you are on the mountain, the closer you are to God.”
God is with you Jason! Dad and I are too!
Posted by: Susan Hlasny on
Go get ‘em, Jason! So proud of you :0).
Posted by: Amey T. on
Hello guides and team members-
I know you’re all probably exhausted and cold but compared to working 15 hours a day, this is still better, right? We’re all praying for your strength and endurance, and for good weather conditions as you continue upward. We love you, Mattie!
Posted by: Bridget Godzala on
How exciting!!!!!!! Lord, be with the team and Jason! Keep them safe and healthy. Can’t wait to wear more!
Jay, boys and I leave for Bethel today. We love you! Mamma
Posted by: Isty on