Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Take a Rest Day at 11,000’
June 17, 2014 - 11:00 pm PT
A rest day on Mt. McKinley! And well earned. The weather has been kinda funky; we woke this morning to around a foot of new snow but things steadily improved over the course of the day. Eventually, the sun broke and we enjoyed some turbo-tanning for much of the afternoon. But now the flurries are back and the flow has shifted from southeast to westerly. We briefly got a view of the tundra over Kahiltna Pass with a wall of large cumulus clouds headed our way. We are now in those clouds but they haven't hit with much wind so camp is still pretty pleasant. The gang is packing up for tomorrow's forward carry where we are hoping to get a cache in around Windy Corner, setting us up for a move to 14,000' if the weather cooperates.
We will talk to you later,
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (4)
Hey Mountaineers! Love the pictures, keep them coming! I’n getting in shape just thinking about the challenge you have had. Stay strong, positive and reach for the stars! Hugs waiting back home!!
Posted by: Mary Lou Quandt on
Hot off the press, the PTO has canceled the Redskins Trademark registration. Do you guys still have those authentic jackets? If upheld on appeal, their worth will be the shipping cost :-)
Posted by: Jen on
MF Bird and Dr. Bruce - You guys are killing it. These pictures are so incredible they look fake—I cannot believe you are slowly but surely dominating Denali. It sounds like the weather has been rough but that you are making it through (... glad I paid my mountain dues on Kili). Love you and am thinking of you guys every day - keep showing that mount who’s boss, like a boss.
Love, Jess
P.S. Michael, have you hit the point where you can’t remember Blink lyrics yet? :)
Posted by: Jess on
Enjoy your day of R&R. Then… “Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do what ever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves.” - Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Xo - Jen
Posted by: Jen on