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Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 16,200'
Hello readers,
It was a cold morning. The coldest thus far. We packed our bags for our carry and then warmed up with some oatmeal and coffee. Putting in crampons is difficult when your fingers hurt and takes longer when you pause to warm them up before the next crampon. With time and cold fingers, we all suited up for our walk uphill.
It's a steep hill out of camp. Not much of a warmup, but we cruised up it and got to the fixed line. The fixed lines are quite steep and have blue ice underneath the snow. It's engaging climbing as we ascend the slope. It warmed up fast on our climb and we were back to base layers and sweat in no time. We cached our gear at the top of the fixed lines at 16,200'. It's great views from there of everything below us. It's a Crazy feeling sitting on the side of a big mountains with snowy mountains and peaks all around. Just gorgeous. After an hour or so sitting at 16200' we made Our way back to camp. It was a productive day, and we are ready for our sleeping bags and rest day tomorrow.
The rest will be productive for our bodies to gear up for our final push to high camp and the summit.
Goodnight, all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
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Denali Expedition June 2, 2024
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
May 17, 2024 11:22PM PT
First mountain day in the books. After a pretty grim weather forecast, we had planned to sleep in a bit and have a later breakfast. To our surprise, K2 Aviation called us at 7:30 AM to tell us the weather looked great and to make our way over to the hangar.
By 9 AM, we had changed into our mountain boots and loaded into the plane. After a beautiful flight, we landed at basecamp - unloaded, organized, and rigged up the sleds, buried a basecamp cache for our return, and made our way out onto the lower Kahiltna.
It was a long heavy day - the one day of the trip we carry everything we brought.
Under blue skies, we rolled onto the base of the Ski Hill, built camp, and settled in.
We had a dinner of mac and cheese with bacon and got gear ready to cache tomorrow.
Hoping for another beautiful day, but just glad to be moving.
Check in tomorrow!
RMI Guides Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom and Team
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Denali Expedition May 14, 2024
Thank you for the updates! You guys are all doing great! Sending you well wishes for a safe climb!
Posted by: Abby Roberts on 5/19/2024 at 9:21 am
Great start. Keep the good weather coming and climb safe
Posted by: Doc Peters on 5/18/2024 at 5:28 pm
Never tasted cornish hen eggs, meals sound like a gourmet restaurant not prepared on a mountain. Trey, I know you are enjoying your adventure.
Posted by: Phyllis Craig on 7/19/2019 at 12:41 pm
Hope the weather holds. Food sounds delish! Hey Trey!
Posted by: Bridget on 7/19/2019 at 6:57 am
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Rock on team. Sounds like everyone is doing well. Can’t wait to see you slay the good stuff that is coming up. Living vicariously through you and liking it.
Art Muir
Posted by: Art Muir on 6/27/2018 at 5:58 pm
By the way, Machu Picchu was glorious.We need to come back for Inca trail!
Posted by: Sanche&Jimbo; on 6/26/2018 at 7:14 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,310'
On The Map
Way to go Henry and Caleb! Awesome achievement. Look forward to hearing details when you get back.
Posted by: Charles Platt on 6/11/2018 at 1:53 pm
MANY congratulations to the whole TEAM!! That’s an awesome effort by one and all - look forward to hearing details from Henry and Caleb and seeing lots of pictures. Thank you to the guides!!
Gran/Mom
Posted by: Jennifer Huntington on 6/11/2018 at 1:30 pm
On The Map
Congratulations to the team on a successful summit!
Posted by: Bob & Dottie on 1/28/2018 at 10:42 am
Wishing you all strength and great conditions on your trek toward the summit!
Posted by: Diane O'Connor on 1/28/2018 at 7:23 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
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On The Map
Glo, I can only imagine the view from your front porch has to be spectacular and awe-inspiring! You and your fellow climbers are in our thoughts and prayers, be safe, love you, dad
Posted by: Dave Roe on 6/24/2017 at 9:44 pm
GO JARRETT! We’re all routing for you and the entire TEAM!
Posted by: kea capel on 9/15/2016 at 9:31 am
Hello, grettings from Spain!
Goog luck to al the team members!
Posted by: Martin de Andres on 9/15/2016 at 7:53 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Thanks for your postings, it’s impressing what you achieve up there in that beautiful mountains. And Erlend; it was so nice to speak with you this morning, made my day and the rest of the time you are away.I called your mother and Lorents, they were so glad to hear that everything is OK with you,Fredrik and the whole team. Robin came today,he’s in good mood and I think he will be staying for some time :)Wish you the best for the days that are coming,you are all fighters up there it seems :) Love you E. Hugs and kisses, Hilde
Posted by: Hilde Hestflått on 6/22/2015 at 2:04 pm
It is amazing that you had the strength to continue even past the expected drop zone. You are mountain warriors for sure! Talked to Doug last night and it was so good to hear from him!! We are very excited for his adventure up Denali.
Posted by: Chris on 6/22/2015 at 1:10 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Billy Haas
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Chris and team…thinking of you with the winds and snow…what a challenge your having. Hope the weather eases soon so you can get to high camp. Stay safe…so proud of you!
Posted by: Dave and Melissa on 5/25/2015 at 8:31 am
Hang in there guys!! I’ll be on the mountain next week, be super to see you guys on your way down from tagging the summit!
Posted by: Pete on 5/25/2015 at 5:32 am
Very excited about your progress! You are nailing it! Be safe, have fun and take lots of pics! You are a bunch of bad asses!!!!!!♥️♥️
Posted by: Carol Bradley on 6/16/2024 at 8:26 pm
That is So Awesome Hannah!!! All the BEST to you and your team!!!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/16/2024 at 3:11 am
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