Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Summit and Return to 17 Camp
June 1, 2017
Hey there - this is Pete Van Deventer calling. We're back at 17 Camp happy to report after a successful summit day on Denali. We had really perfect weather, couldn't have gotten much better. We had 4 mile an hour kind of chilly breeze this morning, but by the time we got to the Football Field things we're getting pretty warm. It couldn't have been clearer or calmer up on the summit ridge. We got out out of camp nice an early today right after Mike Walter's team, and had Denali mostly to ourselves for a lot of the day. It was great, we are all back at camp and everybody's fed and happy and tucked into bed. The goal tomorrow will be the move back down where the air is thicker and temperatures are warmer. Ideally 11,000' or 7,600' and be at Base Camp shortly thereafter. Maybe Saturday morning to try to catch some flights out. So everybody is heading home, everybody is well and everybody is excited after a great day. We got some good photos and we really can't ask for much more than what we got today. Alright - we'll talk soon.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer calls from 17,000 ft Camp after a successful summit day.
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From down under great climbing Mark and Rachel and fellow mountaineers on achieving your goal. Heartfelt thanks to Pete, Jess and Jenny for making it possible and particularly for maintaining your morale during that long delay at14K. In our eyes you three are real heroes. Hope weather holds fo a safe and enjoyable decent then celebrate. With our best wishes for a safe journey home. Phil and Vonne.
Posted by: Philip and Vonne Calvert on
Awesome job!! Congrats JT, Peter, Yon, Rags, Rachel, Mark, Pete, Jenny, Jesse on getting the summit. What an accomplishment. I’m there with you in spirit. Safe travels down. Looking forward to seeing your photos.
Joel
Posted by: Joel on
Great job everyone! Glad to hear there was a break in the weather. Can’t wait to see the beautiful photos!
See you soon Jenny!
Love mom
Posted by: Melinda on
Congratulations Pete and team! It was two years ago I was up on top and I miss the mountain like crazy!
Awesome accomplishment!
Posted by: Brian Palmer on