McKinley Expedition: Champion and Team Wait and Watch the Winds

Tonight’s haiku brought to you by Jaylynn:

Snow wind clouds and more

Forever stuck at camp 2 

Please let us leave soon

This morning we woke up more optimistic, there was no snow falling from the sky, and the tents were quieter than past mornings As the stoves were rolling, we paid attention to the winds up high. It was obvious that snow was moving, so we waited to see how things continued. Would the winds die down, or continue? As we ate our oatmeal the winds only continued, we continued to wait and watch. By noon, the winds still hadn't backed off, and our call for the day became obvious. Yet another weather day at 11 camp.

We settled into our tents for the afternoon, played some more card games and took some naps until our big evening of pizza!

Tomorrow we shall try again to carry!

RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team


Comments (2)

No farts in the tent
Do please fuck off wind and snow
Go! Fort St. John Strong

Posted by: Franny Cherry on

The gear is ready
Fitness is ours, we wait now
This mountain is boss

Posted by: HILARY FOULKES on

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