Denali Expedition: Smith and Team Make Their Way to Kahiltna Base Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
Good evening, folks,
We got the rest we needed for our big day today. We woke early at 6am to pack up all our gear from 14k camp and make our way down glacier. What took us 2 weeks to climb up we are going down in three days! Getting to 11k camp we have to go down some steep terrain with squirrelly sleds. It is tough work physically and mentally, but the team hung in there and got the job done.
At 11k camp we picked up a little more gear and continued our journey Downhill. We were in and out of the clouds and rather toasty most of the day. The sun is quite intense reflecting off the snow. Most of us are sporting some Sunglasses tan lines for sure. After carefully, with light thoughts, crossing some crevasses, we arrived at our very first camp at the base of ski hill. A Quick set up of tents, melting snow for water, and bacon bagels for dinner and we are set to take a quick nap before heading out in the middle of the night down the Kahiltna Glacier.
Next stop is basecamp and hopefully a 9am flight back civilization. Crazy to think we can be showering and using running water in roughly 17hrs...crazy.
Keep those good weather vibes coming our way.
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
Comments (3)
Congrats on the summit and journey back! Praying all is well! Hannah, you’ve done an awesome job with updates and guiding! Shane, love you brother and CONGRATS! P.S. Ezra says congrats and has a bottle of Dalmore waiting for you!
Posted by: Patrick Moore on
Hey Hannah and Team!!! That is So Awesome!! All the Best weather for you to get down!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Welcome back to civilization! Enjoy hot food, hot showers, and warm beds! Great job guides!
Posted by: Shannon R Smith on