Denali Expedition: Parrinello and Team Make Way to Basecamp
Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney, Liam Weed
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Friday, June 17, 2022 10:41pm PT
Today we fled the thin air of 17 camp for the more tolerable altitude of a mere 14,000 feet. It might seem easy but descending was anything but that. The team was definitely still in a energy and hydration deficit from summit day. So on weak, sore and wobbly legs we made our way down the West Ridge, slithered our way down the fix lines and groaned, moaned and hobble down the final hill into camp. Everyone quickly scurried into their tents for some much deserved rest. A hearty meal of bacon mac & cheese was swallowed with gusto and then off to early bed. We still have thousands of feet and many miles before we make it to the airstrip.
Talkeetna here we come!
RMI Guides Avery, Jack, Liam and the Team
Comments (3)
Michael!!! I heard of your summit and literally screamed! Love you so much and hear you guys are pacing back down the mountain. Love you so much, was on the phone with grandma just after we got the news of successful summit and grandma was so proud. We love you! Can’t wait to hear all about the experience. Prayers and safe travel vibes to you all. Congratulations team and love to you all!!!
Posted by: Desiree on
Wishing you all Cool Runnings on the way down!!
Posted by: James Person on
Travel down safely team - warm showers and food await you in Talkeetna! Michael so proud of you and we can’t wait to see you soon! Team - you all have accomplished a wonderful climb! Many congrats to all!
Kim
Posted by: Kim on