Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Carry to 10,000’
Howdy, from the Kahiltna.
Today we made more progress moving nearly all our groceries, gas, and cold weather climbing equipment up to 10k just below Kahiltna Pass. The team climbed strong and moved very efficiently completing the big carry in just five hours round trip - not bad considering the 6ft+ deep hole we needed to dig to fit 15 days of food, gallons of gas and extra personal equipment for our 12-man crew. The weather was in our favor with nice travel temperatures and overcast skies that quickly turned to moderate snow just moments after our team's arrival back to camp just below Ski Hill. With a bit of remission of the snow tomorrow we'll pack camp and move to 11k, where the crampons and ice axes come out and the steeper climbing at altitude kicks in. We will update you again soon.
RMI Guide Tyler Jones
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Comments (8)
Hiiiii Ben!
Sounds like a lot of fun! We are glad the weather is on your side, we are sure it will stay that way. Be safe. God Bless. and take lots of photos!
Em and JB
Posted by: Emily and James on
Tyler, enjoyed climbing with you and Pete May 20-23. I am amazed by what you do every day! Thanks for the well-written updates. I’ll be back next year for Rainier again. Will follow you on Denali to see if I’m up to the challenge. Stay safe. —John
Posted by: John Corona on
Hope the expedition is going great for you! Things are pretty much back to normal for me post surgery. It’s been in the high 90’s topping at 102-3 here, not sure which of us should be jealous of the other at times here?
Hope all is well! Lucky Jacob gets to have me hanging around for awhile. Love the picture! What a glorious location! Love you guys!
Posted by: Jacob Halls on
Hey papi,
Im quite confident that you are doing well and will make it to the summit. I love you Pap!
Posted by: Benito Alvarez on
BEN, CONGRATS, SIGUIENDO TU VIAJE TODOS LOS DIAS. . HE ALL IS FINE. LOVE AND MISS YOU A LOT. BJ TE MANDA CARINOS. MA
Hi Papu it’s Lauren. I just wantedto say that I love and miss you!!!! xoxo :) good luck
Posted by: carnen keegan on
Ben,Glad you are making great progress! Thanks for the beautiful flowers I received today.May you all be safe.
Love you,Dottie
Posted by: Dottie Alvarez on
Thinking about Benito! Keep going-we’re thinking of you! El
Posted by: Elliot on
So happy you’re on your way Larry. good climb to all.
Holly
Posted by: Holly on