Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Hoping Tomorrow is Summit Day
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,000'
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 5:35 pm PT
This morning wasn't quite what we had ordered up. The wind was moving quite a bit of snow at Denali Pass, and it was immediately clear it wasn't the day for us. New forecasts also showed the wind rising this afternoon, but letting off tonight and tomorrow, so tomorrow sounded like the better day anyways. Big shout-out to RMI Guides Andy Bond and Henry Coppolillo for the constant weather updates now that we are in go mode. Camp was calm and pleasant, with snow falling lightly in the afternoon, but warm overall. In a showcase of camaraderie and teamwork, guides from several different teams, including ours, took the opportunity to get into the Autobahn and ensure the pickets and walking are ready for us tomorrow. On to tomorrow!
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
Comments (4)
Get some Batch!!!!!!
Posted by: Jasyn Voshell on
Get it Scott Lico! You got this!!!!! Good job everyone.
Posted by: Priscilla Littmann on
GET IT!! You guys have got this!!
Posted by: Katrina Karazissis on
Thank you for all the updates! Good luck tomorrow!
Posted by: Lisa Hankin on