Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Walk to the Edge of the World
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
A day of rest was slated for today after our big day yesterday, and we took full advantage of it. Feasting on another breakfast of smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese, we chose to stretch the legs with a short walk to the "Edge of the World", where you can look down into the NE fork of the Kahiltna Glacier some 6000' below, and also see our first camp at 7800'. That seems so long ago that we were there, maybe because it was.
It's been two weeks now that we've been climbing this mountain. And although it's time to 'get 'er done', spirits are pretty high. We're all excited to get into position at high camp, even though we know this means a much less comfortable existence that our digs here at 14,200' provide.
The forecast calls for an end to the high pressure we've been enjoying after tomorrow, but no real significant bad weather coming in either. I've certainly summited when the forecasts have been like this, but it would be nice to have a couple days like the past two. What I do know is that everyone is rested, strong and ready for what comes.
Wish us luck! We'll take all we can get. Talk to you from 17,200' camp.
RMI Guides Brent, Christina, JT & Team
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Comments (3)
congratulations JT we are all very proud of you,may the force be with you.love you ,Grandpa.
Posted by: Win Smith Sr on
Its So Exciting to follow along on your climb! I wish you all the best and Pray for good weather!!
Dave Kestel
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Go team - you have a great guide Christina! Go girl - have a great lap on the great one. Summit vibes!!!
Posted by: Meredith on