Mt. McKinley: Hahn & Team Rest Day at 14K Camp
Oddly enough, we had great weather today, but we couldn't really put it to good use. We stayed in our 14,200' camp. Forecasts called for dire weather and a couple of our gang were under the weather, dealing with minor colds, so we decided to give everything and everyone a day in which to get better. In fact, none of the other teams on the mountain moved either. We know of four, one other guided group at 14 Camp and three teams up at 17,200'. The National Park Service team packed up their camp and flew out of 14 today by helicopter, their season finished. To take advantage of the fine sunshine and to stretch legs, most of our team roped up and took a short walk to the "edge of the world" on the rim of Genet Basin. It offers magnificent views nearly straight down to the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier and also a good look at the lower portions of the West Rib climbing route. Obviously, if we have the opportunity tomorrow, we want to get back to work on the West Buttress route.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (5)
have been following your progress on the blog and praying for a summit and safe return for you and all the team members, can’t wait to hear all the stories when you return, take lots of pics and hope you will give presentation at the medical society mtg when you return
God Bless,
Kenny Tidwell
Posted by: Kenny Tidwell on
How’s the bacon supply holding out?
Posted by: Joe on
What a beautiful photo from the edge of the world!! I am following this incredible journey daily. I hope the team is well rested and in good spirits. I am sending a big hug to John M from San Francisco.
Posted by: Jennifer on
wow! nice shot.
Posted by: michelle on
Prayers for sunshine, health and good spirits. Wayne, today I head west closer to you. Everything great at groundhog, always in my heart, Dinah
Posted by: Dinah Rogers on