McKinley Expedition: Breen & Team Fly Onto the Glacier
Posted by: Jackson Breen, Lacie Smith, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9700'
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:21 p.m. PDT
Day 1
Today we awoke to blue skies, so we rushed to the hangar, where we played the ‘hurry up and wait’ game. We got the text around 11 a.m. that we were flying on! We all rushed back to the hangar and lathered ourselves in sunscreen and smiles. We had moments of doubt about flying on, but climber Patti insisted we all share a piece of her Kendal Mint Bar. This famous candy delight was brought to London with the intention of being consumed before Denali. The treat is a ritual Patti practices for every climb. Alas, we are here at the airstrip, where we will sleep for the night. While enjoying our expansive views and the roars of the mountain, we enjoyed a delicious pad Thai dinner. Tomorrow, we plan to make our first big move to Camp 1!
RMI Guide Jackson Breen & Team
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Let’s go!!! Team Kuhl - at our WA state HQ - is watching and praying for a big weather window for you! Rooting for you each step of the way!
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