McKinley Expedition: Champion and Team Make a Windy Ascent to 14 Camp
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Nick Sinapius, Rosie Hust
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, May 25th 11:30pm PST
Today was a tough day. We woke up to clear skies, and the signs of high winds at upper elevations. We quickly tore down camp and finally started the move to 14 camp. The first stretch was pleasant, but by the top of motorcycle hill we were met by strong winds the winds only persisted up squirrel hill and across the polo fields, but it was at windy corner where we were met by the worst of the weather. A cloud overtook us, winds increased and visibility decreased, but the team pushed through and gained visibility by the cache site. Eventually, we made it to 14 camp and set up our new home. We wrapped the night up with pad thai.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
Comments (3)
Sending you lots of love, strength, determination and wisdom. Epic it is. Incredible you are!
XOX
Mum/Hilary
Posted by: Hilary Foulkes on
Cheering you all on from Colorado, in awe of each and every one of you. Go team!!
Posted by: Emily Chaplin on
Cheering you on from our desks in Calgary! We can’t wait to hear all about it at the Himalayan!
Posted by: Nicole & Darren on