Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Postpone Summit Bid Due to High Winds
June 5, 2017
Day 16 of the hostage crisis and negotiations are at a standstill. Apparently, those that hold the key to the summit have not been impressed with our payment so far. Climbing through a cold and snowy first week and a half impressed no one. Then they would not recognize the currency of toil that got us and all our food and gear to 17,200'. We missed a golden opportunity by a day, as the winds picked up last night, shaking the fabric of our tents and blowing light plumes of snow higher off the mountain.
These conditions entitled the team to breakfast in bed this morning, considering that we left our Posh House at 14,200' to reduce our loads a bit.
But, the sun is shining, we have plenty of food and fuel, and our spirits are still high. After a post breakfast siesta we'll get to work building walls around our new home to keep the tents a little more protected.
We'll be ready to rock this mountain just as soon as she gives us a chance,
Staying warm enough,
RMI Guides Brent, Christina and JT
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Comments (7)
We are following you with every blog post and know you will stay strong and determined. Katie
Posted by: Katie McRae on
Wishing you calm winds and a safe journey. So proud of you, Bill. Love to you and success to you and the team.
Posted by: Marie on
Lindsay and Team -
Have been following your exploits with rapt attention and could not be more impressed at what you have accomplished and how you have accomplished it. You are poised for success and have everything you need in terms of leadership and capabilities. I know your window will come. Be warm, be safe and savor the special time and place you are in. You earned it.
Ken P
Posted by: Ken Porrello on
Lindsay and Steve
Praying for the weather to be on your side….You deserve it ,,,,,,We are with you and the team!
M&D
Posted by: sandra friaglia on
Amazing strength and will to get this far and now the last push to the summit… you can do it and we are willing you on and can’t wait to hear all about it… we all love you and are so proud.
Michelle and boys xxxx
Posted by: Michelle on
Uncle Bill,
Unbelievable to read this blog of all your adventures to the top. Very impressive and brave! Good luck (to all!), thinking of you and can’t wait to hear all about it in VT this summer (at sea level). Love you, xoxox
-Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Toro on
Praying for light winds, bright blue skies and warm temperatures (relatively speaking). And most of all safe adventures.
Love you, m
Posted by: Ellen Smith Eaton on