Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Visit the Edge of the World
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Alan Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Last night was chilly once again, but today the sun is out in full and has warmed us up. It's a beautiful day on Denali today, with barely a breath of wind at 14,200' (there is some visible wind up higher on the West Buttress), and partly cloudy skies.
We're taking a "rest" day today, although it will be somewhat active. After a leisurely breakfast that rolled into brunch, we headed out to the Edge of the World, a dramatic rock outcrop at the far eastern edge of Genet Basin that looks down to the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, some 5,000' below.
Next we will be reviewing and practicing fixed rope travel in preparation for moving above our camp. And finally, before dinner, we will work on building snow walls to protect our tents and our kitchen from strong winds. All in all, a good day of active rest.
Tomorrow, weather permitting, we plan to establish a cache high on the West Buttress in order to have enough supplies available to us for our move to high camp. We'll keep you posted.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
Comments (5)
Way to go Riemer!! Lots of good thoughts and vibes from us all :) Good luck from the boys and we’ll see you soon!
Posted by: Layla on
Hi Alex and Tom, Hope you are well and not too cold. All that snow makes me go brrr. Lots of rain here. And more to come(the remains of a tropical storm due from Wednesday on). Not much going on. Love you and miss you
Posted by: Pauline Reiher on
Dear Team! Thanks for the good news and the beautiful picture!
Joe, mom got the flowers in time. She was very happy! At home everyone is OK! Be safe!
I still pray for you!
With Love:
Andrea and Family from Slovakia
Posted by: Andrea Méri on
Such a wonderful picture! Truly amazing! Rest up and be safe tomorrow! Fingers continue to remain crossed for continued decent weather! Enjoy the adventure, Tom!
Hugs from Larkspur, CA!
Susan
Posted by: Susan on
Sounds amazing.. a big happy birthday wish to Troy 5/28..
Posted by: Trish Mason on