Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Place Cache and Take Rest Day
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Alan Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 5:01 PM PT
Today is a rest day for our team after good long day yesterday establishing a cache at 17,200 ft. We woke early yesterday to a clear but bitterly cold morning (~ -20F), ate breakfast, packed our packs and launched. We were the first team to leave camp and the only team to continue all the way to High Camp (17,200') to establish our cache. The weather and climbing conditions were excellent, and the views were unmatched.
Now we're resting, acclimating, and getting stronger in preparation for our summit bid. The weather forecast looks promising and we will likely move to High Camp in the next day or two. We will keep you posted with the latest.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (3)
OMG you are really getting up there. Luckily beautiful weather! Stay safe, and stay warm…..
Posted by: Marilyn Riede on
What amazing luck with the weather and views! Thank you for this great update and we are happy to hear everyone is doing well! Fingers are crossed for continued great weather and a safe summit climb! Tom M, Myrna and Sheila are enjoying the updates! Be safe and we are sending big hugs!
Susan
Larkspur, CA
Posted by: Susan on
Dearest Dave (BabaDog!),
Thank you for my birthday flowers! You’re the best to make sure I got something special on my birthday. Now that there’s a bear in my office, all the snacks are gone!
Heidi’s being bad. She’s very very spoiled. Your parents got us a new floaty and I’ve been swimming a lot!
Today I turned 40 so I’ve been giving lots of unsolicited advice. I figured someone is bound to appreciate it. Heidi and I miss you so much and can’t wait until you come back! We keep our paws crossed for a summit and a safe return so that we can have a true celebration! I have this Friday off so I’m thinking a high altitude trail run is in my future. The snow should all be melted.
We love you so much!!! Be safe and be warm!!!
Posted by: Michelle & Heidi on