Denali Expedition: Gorum & Team Settle in to Camp at 14,200’
Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 8:47 PM PT
This morning seems like weeks ago. We’re currently settled into our new home at 14 thousand feet, and life is good. Weather cooperated for us all day long, and the team moved quite well. For some reason this camp always seems to have the best weather. A lot of storms that hit 11 and the lower Kahiltna don’t make it this high, and winds that ravage the summit elevations don’t quite make it this low. We’re currently sitting in the sun looking out at a sea of clouds that are certainly covering, and snowing on, our old home. One more reason that we’re happy to be up here. It’s always a hard day getting here, and we’re all ready for dinner and an early bedtime. Tomorrow we’ll walk 500 feet downhill to retrieve our cache, and we’ll spend the rest of the day chilling hard. Until then, the team sends their best to everyone back at home.
RMI Guide JM Gorum
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Hey JT I am here watching you, NeeNee
Posted by: carol smith on
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson decide to go on a camping trip. After dinner and a bottle of wine, they lay down for the night, and go to sleep.
Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend.
“Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
Watson replied, “I see millions of stars.”
“What does that tell you?”
Watson pondered for a minute.
“Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.”
“Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.”
“Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three.”
“Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant.”
“Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.”
“What does it tell you, Holmes?”
Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke: “Watson, you idiot. Someone has stolen our tent!”
Posted by: skipper holmes on
It’ been fascinating watching your progress up the mountain. I hope the weather continues to cooperate. What an amazing team! Great job to all of you and hugs to Brittney. Love, Rhonda and Mike
Posted by: Rhonda on
Congratulations Brittni for reaching 14 camp! I’m sure you’re glad to finally ditch those sleds! Your Aconcagua crew is cheering you on!
Posted by: Jeong on
You’re on top of the world! Breath easy. Be safe. Take a rolling video of where you are/who you’re with in your brain.
Posted by: Jane and Jay on
Gorum and team: Sounds like a beautiful spot to be. Wish I were there looking at Foraker. Have fun, but step safe.
Posted by: Susan Moore on