Entries By walter hailes
We have two rest days in our legs and a good weather window predicted for the next few days so we are going for it! Our plan, with safety at the forefront of our minds, is to move to high camp (17,000') tomorrow and make our summit attempt the following day. This is why we have worked so hard to get to this point. We are physically and mentally ready!
Posted by: Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
We finally got some Alaska mountain weather today. We made our final preparation for moving higher today by putting in a cache in at the top of the fixed lines and we got into a little wind and blowing snow in the process. When we set off this morning at 9am it was clear and cold with some obvious, but not outrageous wind on the ridge. Everything went smooth on the way up and only on the descent did we get some 20-25 mph wind and blowing snow. Just enough weather to make things fun.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
P.S. Steve would like to wish Denise a happy birthday.
Hey Guys!
Thinking about all of you and hoping you are doing well. Can’t wait to hear the stories :) Be safe!
Posted by: Wanda on 6/5/2011 at 12:51 pm
Great job guys. keep it up.
Posted by: Colin Talbot on 6/5/2011 at 11:47 am
Yesterday we moved from 11,000 ft camp to our current home at about 14,200 ft. We spent the entire day in a cloud with a little snow but it was still quite warm.
Today we are relaxing and enjoying another sunny day on the flanks of Denali. We picked up our cache this morning and had the rest of the day to rest and recuperate. Everyone is having a great time and we excited to keep moving higher.
RMI Guide Walter Hailes
Uncle James is rocking Denali and we are so proud of you! Love, your Texas Nephews
Posted by: The Knox Family on 6/4/2011 at 9:01 am
Missing James! Let us know how you’re doing and know that you’re loved!
Posted by: Julie on 6/3/2011 at 6:00 pm
Happy to hear, that everything is going well and I wish you all the very best to get to the summit safely!
Love to my son Andy!
Posted by: Ingrid on 6/7/2011 at 11:11 am
Hope things went well on your summit attempt from golf team .
Posted by: Todd Peters on 6/7/2011 at 7:22 am
View All Comments