Denali Expedition: Smith and Team Prepare for Carry
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May 27, 2023 9:00PM PT
Hello all,
Not a whole lot to report today since today was a whole lot of chilling. We took today to rest up and review skills for tomorrow’s carry. It will be our first time on the fixed lines and doing running belays. The team looks ready, along with a bit nervous and excited to go a bit higher. Once again, fingers crossed for good weather especially as the clouds begin to roll in from both above and below.
Talk tomorrow,
Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team
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Comments (4)
Anna - great to see you’re on the climb and that team is making good progress. I know Hannah has it under control!
Posted by: Alex Grumman on
Great to hear all the plans for the next few days, Anna. Our heartfelt thanks to Hannah for planning carefully and taking weather conditions into such consideration. Also nice to hear that we aren’t the only parents sprouting more gray hairs and adding worry lines! Continuing to pray for a safe summit and trip home for all. Love, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Kathy Hern on
BAGS… to clarify. More grey hairs for ME to cover! Love you to the moon and back (oh no another adventure you may be considering..oh no.. it is Mars you said..) M❤M
Posted by: Jan L. Gray on
Hey Mountain Goat.. (BAGS) and “raw joy”..got your message. I am confident now you are in good hands…impressive. I know this is one of your many adventures you will pursue to enjoy and build strength in character more grey hairs for Revalon 5MB to cover! Dad got your message as well. Looking forward to hearing details. Love M❤M
Posted by: Jan L. Gray on