Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Start for Summit But Turn Back Quickly
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 11:09 PM PT
The sun hit at seven. There were high clouds and some of the signs of the storm forecast to move in at the end of the day. We hoped to get lucky by sneaking the summit in before that storm. With that in mind we breakfasted and geared up... but not too quickly as we were still watching the weather. At 10:15 we made the move and left camp... at precisely the moment that three other guided teams left their own camps. The resulting traffic jam as the teams hit the steep and tricky first pitches of the “autobahn” combined with rapidly deteriorating weather had us turning back to camp before noon. We set to building walls around the tents and catching up on rest and hydration. The storm did hit... there were a few nervy hours in the evening trying to account for the teams that had gone onward and upward. All turned out ok in the end and we are secure in our fortress at 17,000' Camp. We’ll climb when the weather improves.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (4)
Sorry to hear about the weather turning you back. Hopefully today, 7/6, will be more fruitful by providing Scott his best birthday present ever! Be safe!
Posted by: Roger Coffey on
Tom. We pray for clearing weather for all of you! Proud of you and your accomplishments, especially Carolyn and Bella!! Be safe
Posted by: Dell Johnson on
Here is to hoping for clear weather for your summit. Rest well my friend!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Stay safe and climb high Tom the hot weather at home is waiting for you. We love you and are so proud of you!
Lori, Carolyn and Bella
Posted by: Lori Salata on