Mt. McKinley Expedition: West Rib Team Checks In
Hey there, this is Adam and Andres checking in with the "Family style West Rib team". We are camped at 14,000’ on Mt. McKinley.
Today we enjoyed another wonderful rest day. The weather on the upper mountain is still unsettled with some high winds and light precipitation so we opted to go ice climbing on a small serac at 15,000’, halfway up the notch camp on the Upper West rib. Then we came down and had a great lunch and have many visitors stopping by for some nice conversation. We anticipate a heated Blackjack tournament tomorrow with our neighbors here in camp. We will have another full rest day tomorrow and we will update you on the losses our team will incur during the card game.
Until then all is well here, everyone is doing great and feeling healthy while waiting for a potential window to open on Monday. That is the news for now, we will talk to you tomorrow.
RMI Guide Adam Knoff
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Comments (2)
Hi family style. I love that the weather wasn’t great so you decided to go ice climbing. You realize that is not an obvious alternative for most of us mortals right? Here in Golden, Colorado we have been playing naked in the paddle pool and eating yogurt off our tummies(just the under 4 set). Thought you might appreciate the contrast. :) Susannah, Cassidy, Kindell and Scout
Posted by: Susannah Thompson on
Just heard from Peter that the team is going for the summit tonight/tomorrow! We are all hoping and praying for a successful summit bid, but more importantly, your safe return. GOOD LUCK, love and hugs to Peter.
Posted by: Esther Kim on