Denali Expedition: Walter and Team Set up Camp at 17,000 and prepare for Summit Push
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
May 28 11:42pm PT
After a hard day fighting the wind up high yesterday, we were able to get back to camp and rest and hydrate. Good thing, because this morning dawned perfect and we rallied for another attempt at pushing to high camp. The weather remained perfect all day and our well-acclimated crew made it to High Camp in five hours flat. We arrived at 2pm and spent a few hours building camp and the focused on resting, hydrating, and eating.
The weather forecast is very favorable and we're optimistic that we'll try for the top tomorrow. Fingers crossed, and if things go well, I'll hopefully be able to send a quick satellite message from the top. Now for some sleep before a big day. Either way, I'll check in and let you know what the weather throws at us.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Mike Walter and RMI Team
Comments (11)
Go Nick, go!!!!!
Posted by: Rosie Read on
Can’t wait to read tonight’s blog! To the Top, MAK!
Posted by: Jenn on
Patience and prayers. Such good news! So happy for Mike K and everyone! Have a great day reaching the top, you have earned it.
Cannot wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Anne kimmell on
This is great news. I hope you are rested and tomorrow brings good conditions to make it to the top. We are cheering for all of you. John, I miss you so much.
Posted by: Maria Alexandra Velez on
So proud if you Mike K, almost there, what an accomplishment!!! Can’t wait to hear every detail!
Posted by: Tina on
Yessss!!!! I am so proud of you Nick!!!! Praying for solid weather windows for a push to the summit.
Posted by: Cammie Read on
Groovy Man!
Posted by: Scott Pederson on
Wonderful news! Hope all of you reached the summit today and can celebrate your patience and wise decisions!
Posted by: Patti Duckworth Read on
Great update !! Was worried after yesterday’s, that would be the end this amazing experience. Hopefully you’re all attempting summit as a write this. Step by step. Be safe !! ,, and safely return.
Jan Beaudway
Posted by: Jan Beaudway on
Upwards and onwards! So excited to hear the updates, send all the best energy
Posted by: Abby P on
Good luck and continue enjoying team!!! I wish you a lot of strength and a favorable weather to reach the top!!!
@albert, al teu costat!!!
Posted by: Jordi on