Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Sit Tight at 14,000’ Camp
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Alan Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 1:11 PM PT
We woke early this morning and fired up the stoves, intent on moving to high camp today. But as the morning progressed, lenticular clouds formed over the Alaska Range, clouds increased, and we could see winds coming off of the West Buttress above us . With a good weather forecast into next week, we decided that we'd sit this one out and try again tomorrow. We're sitting in great shape and lined up for the upcoming goo weather window. And spending another night at 14,000' Camp will make our team stronger for our bid up high.
Hopefully our next dispatch will come from High Camp tomorrow.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (10)
Dave and Shane…So close!!!!!! I know you guys will Summit.!!! I hope everyone is well. We are preying for good weather and an easy climb back down!!! It looks beautiful. Thanks for the updates. Those of us at home love hearing the news. Travel safe. Love ya bunches. Mom and Ken
Posted by: Dean Peterson on
You guys got this! Stay safe! We can’t wait to hear about your summit! We know you’re going to make it! We love you Alex and Tom!
Posted by: Casey & Nick on
Alex, Tom, and the entire team - I’ve been following your climb! Hoping for clear weather so you can move on up now that you’ve had a couple of good rest days. Stay safe, warm, and healthy!! My positive thoughts are with you….Beth S.
Posted by: Beth Sweeny on
happy June and happy friday. hope you guys were able to move up today, sending you warm thoughts and strength, alex, tom and team. You’ve got this! Love, Jasmin
Posted by: Jasmin K on
That’s quite a village forming at 14K’. Best wishes for a clear weather window so you can make a break for High Camp and leave the crowds behind.
Just an FIO in case anyone has an interest in sea level sporting events. NBA Finals started Thursday: Game 1 Warriors 124-114 Cavaliers. Game 2 is on Sunday, stay tuned –or not :)
Take care all.
Posted by: Jacquie on
BTW, would it be too much to ask if we somehow got a “best case scenario” ETA back down the mountain on one of the upcoming updates? Best case scenario as in the weather is perfect and everybody summits?
I have to text Dave Head’s Boss if it doesn’t look like he’ll be back to work by Friday, June 8th. We live in Las Vegas.
Please? And thanks!
Yay!
Posted by: Michelle & Heidi on
Go, Team! We are routing for excellent weather and your summit! Seems so achievable from way down here.
Heidi and I miss you so much, Dave Head! Kisses to you!!!
Big hugs to Dave and Shane!!!
Posted by: Michelle & Heidi on
Good luck RMI team! Hope you get a good weather window and solid bid for the summit soon! AD - Elbe burgers and beer on me
Posted by: Ranger Deej on
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. to Mark Kness ( we know this is a day late, we were out of town and away from the computer yesterday.)
Posted by: maury & evie Kness on
Wow! Looks like quite a good sized community hanging out at 14,000! Great picture! We all continue to be thrilled everyone is doing well and that the weather report looks promising! Have a good evening and fingers crossed for little to no clouds or wind tomorrow!
Tom M, are these pics taken from your camera?!
Susan
Larkspur, CA
Posted by: Susan on