Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Move into 14K Camp
Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
We woke early to perfect weather this morning and decided we couldn't pass up the opportunity to move camp up to 14,200' in Genet Basin. The weather remained great for us all day, with some clouds building mid morning and a few scattered snow flurries, but no wind to speak of. Laden with heavy packs, we made slow and steady progress and after about six hours we arrived at camp. It's been a few hours now and camp is up, the climbers are resting in their tents, and stoves are cranking melting snow for water bottles and heating water for dinner.
Tomorrow we will head back down to Windy Corner to retrieve our cache. That will be a short day and we're happy for that. We're also looking forward to our first complete rest day the following day (Monday). It's time to lick our wounds, rest, and acclimate.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (7)
14k camp life!!!!! Woooot, give’r boyz, oh yeahhhhh!
Posted by: Brid on
Sounds like your progress is good as compared to last year! Enjoy the remainder of the climb, Tom M! Greetings to you from all the Mulvey-Temples ..... from the Oregon coast!
Continue to remain safe and enjoy!
Susan M
Posted by: Susan Mulvey on
Hi Mike, I understand from my cousin, Pieter Swart’s wife, that Pieter is part of your team. Hallou Pieter, so bietjie Afrikaans spesiaal net vir jou, daar op die berg. Seker die 1e keer dat Denali Afrikaans hoor!! I’m so glad that your team is steadily making progress. Holding thumbs you’ll reach the summit safely! Judging by your pictures, your scenery is NEARLY, not AS, beautiful as that of Antarctica. Ask Pieter to explain this one to you. Good luck further on.
Posted by: Johan Wiesner on
Thanks for all the updates. So glad y’all are having good weather. 80"s in the South. Stay safe!
Posted by: Peggy Robertson on
Kelby and team, hope the weather gods keep smiling on you. Love hearing about your progress. Keep it going!
Posted by: Jen Sabol on
The weather is on your side Jim and team, this time around. Blisters, bruises on the torso and hips be danged… Look forward to reading that you have all safely summitted and are recovering with a brew in your hand. Inspired and proud of you.
Posted by: Vicki on
It’s wonderful to hear you’re making such good progress and having great weather! Summer has arrived in PA with 80 degree weather. Think warm! Stay safe!
Posted by: Mary Beth on