Denali Expedition: Hailes and Team Back Carry from 14,000’ Camp
Another beautiful day on Denali for the team. I think most folks woke up around 7 or 8 this morning, but we all rolled around in our sleeping bags for a while until the sun hit us at almost exactly 9:30. No sense in being cold if we don't have to. After the sun warmed our tents, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, and some more limitless views. As we walked downhill to dig up our cache, Mounts Foraker and Hunter dominated the skyline while valley glaciers spilled farther than we could see. The team wasted no time retrieving their stashed goodies, and we were back in camp within an hour and a half. With the remainder of the day we snacked, napped, practiced using ascenders, and snacked some more. We will try to cache some gear above the fixed lines tomorrow if the weather is favorable. Talk to you all then.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
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Comments (3)
Big Daddy says “Go Big or Go Home!” and don’t come home until you go big. Keep up the good work, we look forward to the untold stories upon your return.
Posted by: Chris Ewers on
Tyler, luck be with you- I told Syd where you were- he’s coming to catch up with you!!!! You better climb bigger, faster harder!!! Haha! Love Ya, D and Lo
Posted by: Dee DEe Miller on
Hi Chip (and the rest of the team!),
Your family misses you, and apparently, we never pick up our phones! Sorry we missed your call.
Everyone is doing well. I spent about 5 hours in the car yesterday, driving to/from Menlo park for ADVNC carpool, taking Max to/fro friends houses, swim meets, getting Lauren’s supplies for art school this summer etc..so, enjoy this time to just REFLECT. The kids say it’s “weird” not being able to contact you, so they are looking forward to having you back home. Donner misses the trips to the park.
So excited to see your progress. XOXO, Susie, Lauren, Charlie, Max, Donner.
Posted by: Susie on