Mt. McKinley Expedition: Burns and Team Ascend to 11,000ft Camp In a Cloud
Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 11,000'
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 9:52 pm PT
Dear Baby Winter,
Just like in the book that we read before coming out here, “Oh the Places, You’ll Go,” today our group walked through an area that I can’t wait to tell you all about. We started this morning not entirely sure if we were going to continue up today due to the weather being a little iffy but Seth made the call for us to venture out with the goal of reaching 11,000' Camp. The walk up was incredibly challenging, the combination of wind and snow with weighted packs and sleds, made this climb like nothing I’ve ever done. The weather created what seemed to be a complete white out, like walking through a cloud. With only being able to differentiate by looking around at my fellow climbers. Thinking of you and your mother pushed me forward and most importantly our excellent guides kept us safe while out there. Each day that I’m here, Denali continues to teach me something that I hope to one day hand down to you and that’s that sometimes the most rewarding moments in life, are the ones that you’ve earned through working for them. Now it’s time for a hot meal, we’re having ramen tonight, cant wait! I miss you more than words will allow.
Love Dad (Juan)
Comments (1)
I’ll be sure to read this to Win for bedtime!
Thank you to the wonderful guides for keeping everyone safe out there! It sounds pretty grueling but I believe in the team to make it through, you’re all so amazing for doing what you’ve already accomplished.
Keep your head up!
Love you bunches Coughee
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