Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Move to High Camp, 17,000’
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,000'
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Friday, June 8, 2018 - 9:27 AM PT
It's been a long day so this will be short, but we woke up to calm conditions above and decided to pull the trigger on our move to High Camp at 17,000'. As we got out of camp, it started to snow and had us a bit nervous about conditions on the Buttress, but as we crested the fixed lines, winds were calm. We walked through snow for the whole day, but it stayed warm and calm, and we rolled into 17,000ft, set up camp, and are ready to go for the summit tomorrow should the opportunity present!
RMI Guides Pete, Jess, Taylor, and team
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Comments (10)
Raj, did you get any summit pics? Hope you didn’t forget to snap a few. -E.
Posted by: erik dietz on
Can’t believe you are so close to the Summit. Scott, here’s to great success, joy beyond belief when you get there and a safe journey down. Congrats to you and all the other climbers and guides.
Glenda Bemis
Posted by: Glenda Bemis on
John, Raj and team- sooooo happy and excited to read you are at high camp…WOW! So close to your summit goal!! Stay strong, stay focused - and be safe - one last push to the TOP!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers…
Big hug,
Sally
Posted by: Sally Mouradian on
Hi Rich!
Have a great time and enjoy the view! Be safe too!
Dora and Brad
Posted by: Dora on
Yippee! Glad to hear you are almost to the top! Wishing you all a good night’s sleep and good climbing weather to summit tomorrow!
Love you Rich!
ps Kathryn Frost asked if Taylor B. invested in some new running shoes yet?
Posted by: Susie and the Kids on
Danny/Team,
We are beyond excited for your move today. ✅
Sending support, love & peace as you make it to the top. Know that we are rooting for you back in Valencia, CA‼️
Blessing always,
The Barreiro Family❤️
Posted by: The Barreiro Family on
Hurray! It must be so exciting to have made the move! Best of luck on your next moves and Be Safe! I love thinking of you doing this as father and son!
Love!
Katya/Mom
Posted by: Kathy Huntington on
All the best to the Tiger, his cub and the whole expedition.
Posted by: Sam Hellings on
Finally, it seems that’s your turn. Wishing you the best of luck, Magnus, and the whole team!
/Maria
Posted by: Maria Hedlund on
Yay! So happy you are this far! Go Danny!!!
Posted by: Ken and Beckie Ruggles on