Mt. McKinley: Mallory & Team at High Camp after Summit
Hey RMI, this is Linden Mallory calling from high camp on Mt. McKinley, 17,200'. We just got back a little bit ago from our successful summit of Denali. We had a relatively easy descent, the winds picked up after we left the summit so it definitely got quite cold. We were bundled up in goggles and down jackets and neck gaiters and all that fun stuff, but the team did well. We motored back to camp and right now we are changing into dry socks and brewing up some hot drinks and dinner and crash out and get some rest. It's been a long day. Everybody's doing well. We had a great climb today. I'll try to get a written dispatch off tomorrow.
Our plan is to head downhill. Try to make it down to at least down to 14 Camp or possibly further depending on the conditions that present themselves. Hope everyone is doing well at home. The team is very excited. Tired but excited. And we'll check in tomorrow.
Take care,
RMI Guide Linden Mallory
Linden Mallory and Team back at High Camp
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Comments (4)
Congrats! I’m so glad you lot were able to summit!
Posted by: Aimee on
Congrats to Frank & all - can’t wait for a first hand account.
Posted by: Pat & Jim on
Dreams can come true!!!! Congratulations to you and the whole team. What an experience and extraordinary accomplishment! We have so enjoyed following your days and watching this journey… a bit unimaginable for us sitting at home. Hope you all can enjoy the remainder of this adventure!
Posted by: the bengers on
Linden thanks for guiding them up to the summit safely!! I know Willie was depending on you. Now I’m sure you will do just as good of job on the way down. This has been a wonderful adventure for all of us. Thanks again to the whole RMI team.
Posted by: Lorraine and John on