Denali Expedition: Hailes and Team Fly Onto the Kahiltna Glacier
Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
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Monday, May 28th - 12:20 am PST
Perfect is not common in the mountains, but we had it today. The skies were clear and calm for the flight into the Alaska range. The snow was firm which makes the climbing easier and we had warm sunshine with a cool breeze to keep us all just right, not too hot-not too cold. Everyone moved well with their heavy pack and full sleds into our first camp around 7800 ft and enjoyed our first mountain dinner before sliding into our sleeping bags. All in all a great first day on Denali.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
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Comments (6)
Where are you guys on Tuesday? So thrilled for you all. Looking due North and thinking of you
Posted by: Mumzie on
Life sometimes seems so short so “if you are not living on the edge you are taking up too much space”
Posted by: Carolyn mills-meyer on
Checking on your progress daily. We are thinking of you. Here is to a great experience (and weather willing summit).
David, Alison, Samantha, Jessica and Brandon
Posted by: Rich on
Proud of you guys. Slow and steady.
Posted by: Joseph Ryan on
Knock em dead boys!!!! Here’s to a full climb with perfect weather and conditions.
Love you all
Posted by: Jennifer Mills on
Be Unstoppable!!!
Posted by: C T Mills on