Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Hanging at High Camp
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 8:44 PM PT
We woke up to a sunny and relatively calm high camp. When we stuck our heads out to see what it looked like above, it was apparent that Denali wasn't a happy mountain. As guides, it is sometimes nice when the mountain makes the decisions for us and doesn't lead us on thinking we might climb.
We spent the day eating and resting up for when the mountain decides that it is our time. The forecast is trending for better winds up high, so right now we will do some high altitude camping. We are so glad to have such a strong team of climbers with great attitudes. Let's hope Denali appreciates it as well!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen and Team Siete
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Comments (8)
I miss us baby! Please come back in one piece!
Posted by: Mackinzie on
I’m sending you all wishes for a safe and comfortable ascent ....go team go!!
Ask Meghan if she brought a celebratory bottle of red wine in her camelback!!
xoxo Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Miller on
Our 3 kids are “happy” to hear you are finally “roughing it”. They were a bit jealous to hear of the bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, breakfast burritos, and the charcuterie and Gummi Bear party and were wondering what kind of trip Dad was actually on! That settled down once I reminded them of the CMCs. LOL!!
Sounds like a great group and wishing you all the very best! Sending love from NM!!.
Julie, K, C, and N
Posted by: Julie Jones on
Go Team Haugen!
Here’s hoping you have great weather the next couple of days for a summit attempt. Much love from Texas!
Posted by: Denise Dahm on
Go get it today! Today is your day! Congrats!
Posted by: Juie on
Winds are supposed to diminish tomorrow…of course diminish from 45 MPH could still be a bit breezy, but I am hoping you soon have a window to summit safely. Thinking of you and wishing you the best.
GO TYM!! GO TEAM!!
Love Mom, and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on
One bright side to your high altitude camping is no mosquitoes. Unfortunately for me in the low country I am on their menu. Enjoy this experience. According to NOAA Denali climbing forecast good weather is coming. Greetings to the Pro’s and the rest of your team.
Posted by: Carolyn Mason on
Continued good luck to the Haugen team! Meghan - your Vail team is all pulling for you to get the chance to hit the summit! Who Dares Wins! xo
Posted by: Katherine Friess on