Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Rest at 11,000’ Camp
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
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May 19, 2015 - 12:39 am PT
We woke to the sound of the mob leaving 11,000' Camp to move to 14,000'. Winds have prevented teams from moving up for several days, and so 11 has become a bit of a bottle neck. Happy to be tucked into warm sleeping bags and without a camp to move today, we kept dozing until the sun hit our tents. With the warmth, we smashed out a smoked salmon and bagel breakfast, and donned empty packs to retrieve the food and fuel that we cached yesterday. Back in time for an afternoon siesta, we spent some more time horizontal, and then did a quick review of our crampon and ice ax skills. A story filled dinner stretched into the night and now it's time to get some shut eye. We got the blog comments that you all posted today and read them over dinner. Many thanks. Tomorrow we'll hopefully boost some food and fuel up higher to windy corner to set us up for a move to 14,000'. Good night to all. We'll be in touch tomorrow.
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard, and team
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Comments (10)
Critt I Love You!! Your lil sis is so proud. Keep being awesome!
Posted by: Heather Hartnett on
So glad you are all well and safe. Kinda glad it’s not me freezing my butt off up there, but secretly wishing I was as strong and daring as you all. Push on to 14,000 with a warm heart of love and encouragement from us all back here Renee :-) We miss you and can’t wait for you to come back xxxxx
Posted by: Paul on
Chris and team,
Fingers crossed the winds die down and you can head higher! Your spirits sound high and your meals are fun to hear about.
Rumor won Dancing With the Stars last night if there are any fans.
Posted by: Dave & Melissa on
Sounds like y’all are having an awesome time!!! Glad you’re moving right along and I can’t wait to hear all about it. Missing you to pieces Matt. And Kevin, keep Im nice and warm for me ; )
xoxo, Kate
Posted by: Kate on
Hey Kev so cool that you are still pushing can’t wait to see your next update and hear the next crazy story. Stay warm and healthy and I’ll check in tomorrow
BILL
Posted by: Bill on
Hi Renee. Sounds like you are having a great time up there. The views must be amazing. Following the blog everyday to learn about your progress. Wishing you and your team a wonderful time.
Enjoy and take care, Hen
(TMC13 is thinking of you)
Posted by: Hendrikje on
Glad everyone is doing well. Salmon and bagels doesn’t sound too bad. Charlotte is keeping an eye on your progress. Be safe and stay warm. Can’t wait to see pics!!
Posted by: Jen on
Hi team PRJ… glad to hear you are all warm and with full tummies! Loving all the updates, keep them coming! I check the blog every morning either on the way to work or at my desk! Hopefully the weather turns kind and you can make it to 14,000’. Miss you honey, hope you’re enjoying the trip of a lifetime… Much love and kisses Kath, Cam, Indy and “little Speck” xxxx
Posted by: Kathy on
Way to go team Pete!! Glad you all are getting well deserved rest till the next push.
Wishing for great weather and mild winds for all on Mt.Mckinley.
Matt Smoked Salmon just perfect for your breakfast, Miss you everyday Matt, but so GLAD you are doing what you trained so hard for it all seems like its paying off and from the updates your all doing great, We are really happy for you and Kevin enjoy the spectacular views bring lots of pictures home. Weather here is on off rain with down pours. Till the next up date. love to all be safe. Love mom xo
Posted by: Terri on
Sounds like team PRJ had a comfy cozy cruise through yesterday.
Always good to take stock and have a laugh.
Life going well downunder in Oz Renee. We all miss hearing your voice.
Here’s hoping for clear skies and low winds as you push on to 14,000.
As always, love you heaps, mama x
Posted by: Lori on