McKinley Expedition: Champion & Team Rest at Camp 1
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Nick Sinapius, Rosie Hust
Categories: Expedition Dispatches
Elevation: 7,800'
5/16 - We woke up to the light sound of snow on our tents, and a thick cloud bank. As we emerged, we couldn't see either end of camp. As the snow continued to fall, and winds blew, we slow rolled our morning waiting to see what the weather would bring. After a morning of paying attention to weather, and some logistical problem solving, we opted for a weather day.
The morning consisted of bagels, cream cheese, bagels and storytelling of infamous first dates. The afternoon was filled with sport eating, resting and building walls around camp to prepare for any incoming weather. We finished off our day with a dinner of pad Thai, listening to the weather, and mountain wide trivia. If weather allows we will move to 11 camp tomorrow.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
Comments (3)
Should have brought Yahtzee :)
Enjoy the experience brother …
Posted by: Simone on
Best of luck to Oliver and Team all the way from Ireland, if you guys have another weather day make sure you get Oliver to sing some Irish songs, Daniel O Donell is his favorite, he’s pretty shy but absolutely fantastic and will keep you all entertained, Wishing you all safe passage on the Hill,
Posted by: Brian Payne on
Hoping the weather starts shifting in your favor! Good luck on your next climbing day. Hopefully Bruce told you the 2,000 camels story. If not, ask him. :-)
Posted by: Emily on