Denali Expedition: Walter and Team Wait out the Weather
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Alan Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
Sunday, June 3, 2018 - 2:00 PM PT
We woke this morning and looked up at the upper mountain to see a little bit of wind coming off of Denali Pass; something to keep an eye on, but nothing too concerning. Our stoves were stubborn to heat up at this altitude and with these cold temps, but soon they were firing away, working hard to melt our cook pots full of solid ice (which, just last night, were water).The winds of early morning transformed into a menacing lenticular cloud cap that refused to dissipate. We hung around on "stand by" for a few hours, hoping conditions would improve. That never happened and we decided that we would write this one off as a rest day. We're hoping that tomorrow morning will present us with better climbing weather for a summit bid. Stay tuned.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (8)
Hi Tom!
I’ve been following your incredible journey!
I’m hoping the weather cleared for your summit bid!
Can’t wait to hear/see (did you bring a camera? :) all about it once you’re home!
Enjoy the last few days with Mother Nature and your climbing pals!
Shannon
Posted by: SHANNON REILLY on
Hey Mike, Roby, and Alan,
Please let your team member, Joseph know that his wife and kids wish him a Happy Birthday.
Wishing good luck, Tünde, Angela, és Hanna.
Posted by: Tünde Veis on
Alex and Tom!!
What a view!! We are super excited and wishing the best for a summit bid!!!
:-)
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Celona-Jacobs on
Tom,
We hope good weather to follow. When your at the sumit don’t forget the banner!!
Lou and Marge
Posted by: lou bartolini on
Hi Tom,
did a Ralph hike yesterday, many are thinking of you and wishing you the best. May you be granted the opportunity to go for the Summit tomorrow and here is wishing you the very best of luck.Top of the World to ya mate, Hujo and Katie.
Posted by: HUGH DE PENTHENY O KELLY on
Hey Alex!
Looks like an amazing climb so far, and hopefully you’re having much better weather than the June-uary blizzard we had on Rainier! Excited for the journey you are all on, just remember what St. Augustine said,
“People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without ever wondering.”
The journey into the soul is one hell of an adventure and there’s nothing like the mountains to take you there. May this journey bring you closer to knowing yourself…
climb on, brother!
dave
Posted by: Dave Pullin on
Hello Team! Everything gonna be OK! I pray for You!
Dear Joseph V.!
Happy Birthday for You!!! <3
We wish you all the Best!
Your Sister Andi and Family, Mom and Dad!
Kiss & Hug
Posted by: Andrea Méri on
Nice photo of high camp (at sunrise?) - it looks like a pretty chill place!
May the Good Weather Genie smile on Denali and Team Walter for a timely summit bid.
Stay warm and stay strong.
Jacquie xox
Posted by: Jacquie on