Mt. McKinley: Nugent and Team Experience Not So Perfect Weather
June 16, 2015 - 6:07 pm PT
Snow, wind, sun... Repeat. That's been the story of our day today with rapidly changing weather that seems to change every twenty or so minutes. Despite the moderate weather our team was able to descend to the cache at 9,600' in a total whiteout, retrieve it, and climb our way by Braille back to our camp at 11. For a lot of our guys it was their first experience in not so perfect weather so it served as good training for the inevitably bad weather we'll endure higher up. Even though it was a little crummy, we made short work of the back-carry and are settling back in with a planned rest day on the docket for tomorrow.
Also wanted to make a brief shout out to all the dads out there... Sorry I forgot to mention it yesterday but out here you lose track of what day it is at all. Happy belated Father's Day!
More news as our saga unfolds,
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (5)
I’m thinking about you & praying for you on your amazing expedition…just a bit more intense than Kili!!! Sending you guys so much love and praying daily for your team’s strength and safety as you journey! Soooo proud of you! Lots of love from NYC!
Posted by: Christine & the Shortman on
Stay strong, team! Jess and I did a beautiful hike this morning where we did yoga at the summit. Wish you could join! Stay safe and we love you! Xoxo, Katie and Jess
Posted by: Katie Freedman on
Keep up the amazing work Freed and Bruce. Can’t wait to see the pictures!
Posted by: Zach on
Rafael, white out conditions. I guess it is Aconcagua all over again, eh?
Stay strong! Cheers, Moa
Posted by: Mo Mendonca on
Eric: Slogging through a white out! Nice :) You gotta love that combined with a high trust level on whoever has lead!
Posted by: Paul on