Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Rest at 17,200ft Camp, Hoping for Summit bid
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 11:26 am PT
Snow and wind moved in last night, so both RMI Denali Expeditions led by RMI Guides Mike Walter & Pete Van Deventer are resting, tent bound at 17,000' Camp. The weather is not violent, but it is miserable outside of our tents with lots of blowing snow. On the upside, it’s pretty warm for 17,200’.
Hopefully tomorrow’s forecast verifies and we’ll have a chance for a summit bid. In the meantime we’re trying to stay warm and dry, hydrated and fed.
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Comments (4)
Hi Ben!
Hopefully you and your team are sitting on top of the world today! What a courageous and impressive challenge you chose. Looking forward to seeing your photos and hearing your stories. Stay safe!
Pat and Althea
Posted by: Althea Daley on
Hoping you all made it to the summit today. We can’t wait to hear how it went, especially Alex’s mom!
Posted by: Jackie Woolley on
Hey Ben,
We’re so excited that the summit is in sight. We are so longing to hear your stories. We/I love you so much. Hang in there.
Posted by: Eve Stern on
So happy you all were able to make it to 17,000’. Hope the weather cooperates for a summit bid. Either way you’ve all done amazing!!!!! Like always your work family misses you John Jezak!!!!
Posted by: Danielle Taylor on