Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Move to 17,000’ Camp Ready to Summit
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,000'
May 31, 2017
Hey, this is Pete Van Deventer. The wait is finally over we left 14,000' Camp this morning perfect guys one of the nicest mornings we have woken up to yet. We got out early before this sun hit 14 Camp and beat the rest of camp out too. Along with Mike Walter's Team we made the track up to fix lines along the West Buttress and up to our 17,000' Camp. It's a beautiful day, we are looking way down the Kahiltna Glacier with super clear skies. We really couldn't ask for much more it is warm and calm. We are all really excited and it looks like it's going to hold tomorrow. So the plan in the morning is to get up and head for the summit. We will let everybody know how that goes. The forecast looks good and conditions here look good, and the route as we can see it looks good. So everything is working in our favor at the moment. We look forward to talking to everybody tomorrow. Bye.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer checks in from 17,000 ft Camp on Denali.
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Comments (4)
Good luck guys.
Hope you have a speedy ascent and clear skies.
Enjoy the moment Mark and Rach.
James
Posted by: James on
Gutted I’m not with you all. I wish each and every one of you a safe and successful summit attempt. Take care, Andy from Scotland.
Posted by: Andy mcronald on
Yahoo!!! The day you all have been working so hard to meet. Hang in there and have a great summitime. So proud of you JT! Can’t wait for you to come home safely and revel in your accomplishment. Colorado Springs is watching and waiting!
Posted by: Thomas Foss on
Glad to know that you guys are ready for summit. Wish you all the very best & good weather a head.
Raghu- I am so proud of you, come back home safe. Mauna, Lakshmi and we all are waiting for you…...
Thanks for the updates Pete!
Good luck guys!!!
Vani
Posted by: Vani on