Denali Expedition: Walter and Team Ascend Fixed Lines and Carry to 17k, Enjoy Rest Day at 14k
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
May 21 - 10:36am
Yesterday we woke up to blue skies and no wind, perfect for our carry to high camp. After a quick breakfast we roped up and headed out of camp. We ascended the fixed lines in the sun and traversed the stunning West Buttress in incredible weather. Arriving at 17,000 feet in high spirits we cached our gear for a summit push and descended the way we came. After an 11-hour day we enjoyed a well-deserved meal of Mac and cheese with bacon and tucked ourselves into our sleeping bags to rest. Today, we will continue resting at 14k camp with warm weather, enjoying listening to Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me over brunch and coffee!
Comments (5)
Brad Enjoy the climb, your getting near the top, be smart and safe. Love Mom and Dad
Posted by: Larry Shears on
Armchair traveling this ascent with you all! I can’t imagine what it must feel like to be so close! Keep hydrating, MAK!
Posted by: Jenn on
Hey Brad . You guys are making great progress. Good luck in the coming days. Keep up your on your hydration and eat well. You guys will get this !!
Posted by: Brian Beatty on
Always thinking of all of you and so happy you are having so much good weather.
Posted by: Anne on
17K, wow. And good weather again. So happy to hear all is going well. Thinking of you all. John - I miss you.
Posted by: Maria Alexandra Velez on