Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Check in After Summit
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Henry Coppolillo, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,000'
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 8:26 am PT
We finally got everything to come together. It was calm and quiet in the morning and we got out of camp early, ahead of everyone else. The Autobahn had filled in and took some work and time to put a track in, across to Denali Pass. It was shady and cold, but the team worked well. At Denali Pass, we stepped into the sun and also a touch of wind - just a light breeze. It kept things cold and we continued to work up. At points we would lose the wind and it would suddenly turn so hot, then back to cold. We played that game to the Football Field, and then up the summit ridge. By midafternoon we were standing on the summit of Denali! The summit was pretty warm and we got some photos before turning against traffic and the rest of the mountain. We retraced our steps to camp and fell into bed, happy to have the first part of the mission accomplished. Now we will set our sights lower on getting to thicker air and the airstrip.
Congrats to all the climbers!
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Comments (6)
Why do when you can overdo? We love you Chris!
Posted by: Shan on
Congratulations Adam! Have a safe trip down everyone see ya soon!
Posted by: Matt & Erica Warren on
WOOOHOOOO!!! Nice work. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Pete on
Congratulations Brian and to all on the team. Looking forward to your safe return and the stories that follow.
Posted by: Larabee Bruce on
Congratulations Adam, Bailey, Tatum and the rest of the Team! Wishing y’all safe steps on the descent!
Posted by: David Tachek on
I’m so happy for everyone! I can’t wait to see the pictures. Be safe coming down.
Posted by: Louise Kennedy on