Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Back Carry Supplies to 14K Camp
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May 13, 2017 - 10:43 pm PT
Our team had another productive day today. After a well deserved rest this morning, we headed back downhill to our cache near Windy Corner. Fifteen minutes after leaving camp we found ourselves back at our cache. Upon digging up our supplies, we loaded up our packs and headed back to our camp in Genet Basin. In less than an hour we were back at camp.
We also spent some time today reviewing and practicing fixed line travel using ascenders. We will tackle the fixed lines on our next active day as we plan to make a carry of supplies up near high camp. We will likely take a rest day tomorrow and try to make a cache up high on Monday.
We'll keep you posted.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (7)
So glad to hear all signs point to a summit later this week. Back on the home front, I had to call a plumber to replace our leaking water heater and running toilet, Pat D. to fix the pump in the pond, and I haven’t figured out who I could call to put in the air conditioners as we are looking at 90 degrees this weekend and house guests for two nights. Please summit soon!
Wishing all were quiet on the home front…Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Hines on
You are actually going to do it ... I’m a little jealous!! Well done guys and keep pushing hard. Wishing you calm winds, warm sunshine, good company, a fabulous experience and - soon - some cold beers at base camp. Be safe.
Posted by: Adelle on
You continue to amaze and inspire me, team! Magnificent skies, breathtaking landscapes…wish you clear breathing and permitting weather!
Couldn’t post for a few days…only because I am a knucklehead, and realized I am able if I click the previous day’s post…yay!
Go get ‘em -Chris
Posted by: Chris on
Solid progress! Stay safe and enjoy the view Mark.
Posted by: Danny V. on
Great job, Mark! Looks incredible. Keep grinding.
Posted by: Chris Halpin on
Fantastic progress guys, stay warm and climb safe
Posted by: Rogan Davies on
Praying for blue skies ahead! Great job team. Love you Rue
Posted by: Cynthia Chitwood on