Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Reach the Top of North America!
Posted by: Mike Walter, Taylor Bickford, Nikki Champion
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 20,310'
Friday, June 28, 2019 - 8:38 PM PT
The wind last night was strong, but it tapered in the morning. And it was crystal clear. We left camp and tackled the Autobahn up to Denali Pass where we were finally greeted by sunlight. Then it was up past Zebra Rocks and into the Football Field. One last climb up Pig Hill and we were on the exposed, corniced summit ridge. Everyone from our team summited today. It was a beautiful and warm summit day with only a breath of wind. Ten hours round trip and we're back at camp getting ready to eat dinner. Tomorrow we'll bump down to 14K and play it by ear from there.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (19)
Congrats to Eric and the team on a job well done! Can’t wait for everyone to come down safely and warm up :)
Posted by: Savannah on
Congratulations Eric and team!!! An amazing accomplishment!
With aloha,
The Schusters
Posted by: Annie on
Congratulation Mike and Team…Getting good at it :) ! Walter from IN
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Congratulation Mike and Team…Getting good at it :) !
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Way to go, Eric!! We are proud of you and this accomplishment!
Posted by: Paitich Family on
Yes! Nice work Eric and team. You guys made it sound easy. Safe travels down and back to us. We’ll save you a spot on the beach.
Posted by: Jill on
You all are absolutely amazing! So happy for you all! Safe travels on your descent. Can’t wait to hear about your experience, Casey!
Posted by: Amanda Day on
Congratulations Mike Walter! Incredible success rate lead guiding teams up Denali! True to form my wish for you all is a safe return to a frosty Alaskan Amber Ale reception in Talkeetna!
Posted by: Pieter Swart on
Congrats to Minwoo, Brendan, and the rest of the team!!!!!! Greetings from 96° weather in Austin, TX! Safe trip back down, and can’t wait to hear about everything and see all the pics!
Posted by: Katie Gardner on
Been following my son on this journey - praying too - asking God to guide everyone’s every step - every decision. Praise the Lord for the safe sucess. Looking forward to hearing stories and seeing photos..
Posted by: Mary Catherine. on
Proud and relieved doesn’t begin to describe our feelings for you all great job and great patience
Posted by: Klocks on
Good going Mike & Team - good patience !! Cheers
Posted by: Chan Weller on
Congratulations to Casey and the team! What an incredible journey. Safe travels down! Kristy & Kneale
Posted by: Kristy Nemmetz l on
Congratulations! Get home safe now!
Love you Eric!
Mom
Posted by: B Wright on
Nice work Eric and team!!! Love Casey Wright family.
Posted by: Casey Wright on
Way to go Casey and team. So proud of your trek to the Summit
Posted by: Cheri Kenney on
Way to go folks! So happy for all of you. Looking forward to lots of stories and pics. Arie and Marlene Rowaan
Posted by: Arie Rowaan on
Wooooo! Great job Eric and the rest of the team. That is an amazing accomplishment and looked as though it was an epic day to summit. Be safe on your journey back down.
Posted by: Jono on
Congratulations team!! What an adventure. We want to hear all your great stories when you return from the wild.
Posted by: Keith and Regine on