McKinley Expedition: Luedtke & Team Cache at 10,000’
Posted by: Ben Luedtke, Mike Bennett, Avery Stolte
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 7,800'
Friday, June 12th - 10PM PST
Upward progress continues as the team takes advantage of early momentum on the mountain. Conducting their first carry of the expedition, nearly half of their equipment, food, and gear was moved up to just below 11 camp at just above 10k feet. Slighter cooler temps made for a more pleasant push, and the team made the round trip effort in just over six hours. The rest of the day let way to rest and a timely dinner, finalizing with packing for the push to the next camp. All is well and stoke remains high as the team prepares to continue onward and upward.
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Comments (5)
Crushing it, one incredible step at a time!
Hoping today is another great one for you all!
Stay safe, stay sharp!!!!
Posted by: Kierstin Decicco on
Ben K, we’re climbing with you dear Ben. Our turf is much easier and we know you’ll make it with your new friends. Hope there’s alot of laughs along the way.
PS Knicks won last night, 24 HRS of LE Mans over in 1 HR 15 minutes.
Posted by: Marion and Sandra on
Well done team! Keep crushing it…
Posted by: Joseph Mueller on
Amazing news. You guys are doing great! Keep pushing forward. The summit awaits!!
Posted by: Sas on
One day closer to that summit! Let’s go Jimmy!
Posted by: Braxton Hurst on