Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Back Carry
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Today saw pretty much constant snow all day long. Fortunately, the winds have remained calm and our crew was able to back-carry today despite the precipitation and stay right on schedule. We are now sitting pretty at 14,200' with all of our provisions and fuel. The weather is supposed to remain a little bit squirrelly through tomorrow which will coincide nicely with a well-deserved rest day. We spent most of the afternoon after the back-carry chilling in the posh and sport eating. Good times. The crew is in good spirits and pumped for the climbing ahead!
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (9)
Hope your rest day was filled with sleep, laughs, and food. Stay well, think of you all the time and each step you take gets you closer and closer. Roger Hector sends his best and is so darn proud of YOU Elizabeth.As always hugs and love. Mom & Dad
Posted by: Maureen Bartron on
just FYI for those at home—you know that these aren’t specifically photos from this trip or this team. the guides only have sat phones, not an internet connection!
these are just generic pictures of the sections they are currently on…
Posted by: Mchael on
hello - bran
wow - 14,200…
thanks for the updates..
(((HUGS)))
mom & dad
Posted by: beverly bailey on
Brandi and team, the photos look awesome and it sounds like everyone is strong and healthy. Wish I could have been there with you on this one. Missing you from Bangalore. Kuessi
Chris
Posted by: chris brill-edwards on
Paul
I’m sure if you had availability to electronic communication, your Marine friends would be calling you. I sent an update to Ann Marie hoping she would pass on to everyone. Love you sooooo and miss you beyond crazy.
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Sherri
Posted by: Sherri on
Hi George,
we are on well deserved break in the mountains, cleaning the house and the yard. Tomorrow BBQ at Kay’s. Cool and windy last two days. Hot tub and pool nicely heated at the rec center. Friends and family calling wishing you good luck.
Hugs and kisses, from the three of us
Posted by: janina on
Elizabeth: “To see what few have seen you must go where few have gone.” So exciting to see you have this opportunity. Love ya.
Posted by: UA & AJ on
Hey Stuart,
Lots of folks at Wicked are checking in with me and wanted me to send you their good thoughts and wishes!
Edgar,Lisa T, Jason, Elmo, Todd, Chris R. and many more.
I hope you are healthy and having a blast!
Much love coming your way,
Patti
Posted by: patti Emmert on
So excited for you and the team, making fantastic progress. Thanks Billy, for the updates, helps with our nerves back here in Pa. Enjoy your rest day, store up the engery you will need from here to the summit. Good luck to the entire team. We’re so proud of you,
Elizabeth, and love you tons. Hugs, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Maureen Bartron on