Mt. McKinley Expedition: Hahn & Team at Snowy 14,000’ Camp
Just as the Mt. McKinley weather report predicted, we got six inches of snow last night at our 14,200' camp. There wasn't any wind to go with it though, so the night was an easy one. Most of today was spent "inside the ping pong ball" -in a white world of cloud and falling snow. So most of us passed the time in the tents, sleeping, reading, listening to music or talking about the weather. A high point to the cloudy part of the day was a reading of the comments posted to the RMI blog. We can't bring up a web page, but the comments were cut and pasted into an email for the team and were very well received. Thank You.
Finally, around dinner time, the clouds began to clear and we were treated to stunning views of Foraker, Hunter and Denali. Now, at 9:30 in the evening it is crystal clear above and cloudy down below. This clear and dry evening defies predictions but we'll gladly take it. The big hope now is that tomorrow will stay nice and we'll get to move up to high camp.
Spencer wishes his Mom a happy birthday from Denali... And his teammates second that.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (8)
Sending you good tidings for a safe summit Stewart!
Posted by: Gail on
Spencer, I read this blog every day and just can’t
imagine what you are doing! but then, I just can’t
imagine 99.9% of the things you do! I am just going to
have to live through you, that’s all there is to it.
Russ and I just can’t wait to hear all about it
love to you and best wishes to all on the mountain
Carol
Posted by: Carol Trett on
Spencer, I’m praying that the mountain will let you and the team summit soon. Can’t wait to see the pics and hear the stories. Trip of a lifetime!!!
Smithee
Posted by: Wesley Smithee on
Tjalling and team we are all thinking of you. Sending you all a Big Aloha. Your all in my prayers and best of luck to the summit. What an incredible journey! Miss you Tjalling, Nanea and I are waiting for you in sunny Hawaii! Love Kym
Posted by: Kym Halbertsma on
Hang in there (not literally). Spencer, you and your team are in our thoughts and we have a candle burning.
G
Posted by: Rusty Guinn on
Spencer and team—from HOTlanta—-the operative word being HOT!! Thinking of you and waiting to hear your stories when you return. Love You. Linda T.
Posted by: Linda Tonge on
Looks like the God of McKinley is smiling on you again. Hoping the next blog is from high camp. I can hardly contain my excitement Wayne. Sharing the same sunshine with you, love Dinah
Posted by: Dinah Rogers on
Hey Spence! 104 degrees in Jonesboro this week. Emerson and I wish we were there with you, it’s got to be incredible! Best of luck to the summit and back, you are all in my prayers. Sushi is on me when you return! Dan West
Posted by: Dan West on