Denali Expedition: Young & Team Climb to 16,700’ Prepare to Move to High Camp
Posted by: Robby Young, Nick Scott, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Greetings all!
Onward and upward! We had an absolute beautiful day on the mountain today. Sunny skies and warm temps allowed to get up and attem early for a 9am departure from 14,000' Camp. We made it all the way to the base of the Washburn Thumb at 16,700’, where we cached some food, fuel, and gear for our future move to 17,000’. It was great to stretch the legs and set some new altitude records for some of our team members. The views from that height were exceptional today...a true highlight of the trip for some. We could see all the way down the Kahiltna Glacier and the neighboring Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter in all their glory. A truly great day to go climbing in the Alaska Range. We’re planning a rest day for tomorrow so maybe some views from ‘Edge of the World’ are in order. We’ll let you know how it looks! Until then, night y’all.
RMI Guides Robby, Nick, Joe and Team Feast
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Comments (6)
Nick Scott, My best to you and your team for a successful summit. I love you! Dad
Posted by: John Scott on
Hey Rahim,
Suki and I are sending lots of positive energy. Kick some butt!! We miss you!!
Posted by: Anisha on
Sounds like all is going well.
Hope the climb continues that way.
Stay safe and climb safe
We miss you and love you
Going to Graces Birthday Party tomorrow.
Looking forward to see all of them
Love Mom and Dad
Posted by: John Zabinski on
Hey Julie ! Sunny weather, big meals, rest days….. some nice Club med week ???? We hope you manage hypoxia as well as you do for hyperoxia ! Take care.
Posted by: Michel on
Hi z we got your message. Glad you are doing well. We are keeping up with the blog. Cant wait to hear about it :) stay safe.
Posted by: Jennifer graham on
Robby, Nick, Joe, and clients,
Sounds incredulous. I don’t know if the photos I’m seeing are stock shots or not bc they’re not credited. Anyway, the photo above is the best shot I’ve seen of the thumb. I for one would love to see shots of Mt. Foraker, and Hunter from up there bc I’m unable to climb. From my count y’all are one of three RMI teams currently on Denali. Gorem, et al,, going down and one other team going up also?
Anyway, I’m hoping y’all make the summit soon, get photos of a lifetime, and make it safely back down. Superb achievements all around for your efforts! Step safe
Posted by: Susan Moore on