Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Move to 14,000’ Camp
Posted by: Billy Haas, Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
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May 18, 2015, 11:16 pm PT
Hello from beautiful 14 camp!
We arrived today under sunny skies and warm temps with light winds that gusted a bit higher as we rounded the aptly named Windy Corner.
The move took us just under 5.5 hours and everyone climbed strong and then worked extremely hard building a solid camp here in Genet Basin. Tomorrow our plan is to return to our cache at 13,600, retrieve the rest of our food and fuel, and fully set up shop here in our new location.
The views from camp are spectacular and we all enjoyed a delicious dinner of lentils and rice while familiarizing ourselves with the incredible scenery.
Our team wants to say thank you to everyone who left comments on our blog. We received them this morning and the boost in morale helped propel us into camp today!
Here are a few personal messages from the team members! Keep the positive energy coming our way!
Thanks for following along!
RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall
Hey, Christy, Phillip, gabe, Annie, things going well. Sure miss all of u. Can't wait to see u. Hoping to summit next week or so. Love u all, Brian.
To all my family and friends, thanks for cheering us on! It's quite the adventure, the views are incredible. We're staying safe and I'm proud of what we've achieved so far. Can't wait to go further! Dan
Dear fam and friends, thanks for following this wild adventure. Getting chilly as we venture up higher. Looking to hit the summit within this next week.
Love you fam, go Rangers!!
To all friends and loved ones following our progress Thnk you for the posts allis well at 14 camp love you all! Kearney Sagehorn
Love hearing all the support! For my fellow Bison, I am flying the guidon at every camp and hope to take it to the summit. "Move out the Way!!" For the family, your in my thoughts constantly and look forward to getting back home safely. Brooke, give the boys a hug and kiss for me. I love you all!
- Chris
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Comments (7)
Keep pushing Brian. You have been in my prayers. Take in the majesty that you are surrounded by and nail this climb. Amazed at your tenacity. Proud to be your friend! Keep it up brother. You will be home soon.
Posted by: Bill Myers on
You got this Brian and team! I sure hope you figured out your Go Pro so I can watch what you are experiencing.
Posted by: Klay Maynard on
Daniel, you can achieve you want in life if you have the courage to dream it, the intelligence to make a realistic plan, and the will to see that plan thought to the end. Daniel, you have all of those, you always follow your stars and dreams. Stay strong and All the Best for your team and expedition. Eva Houla
Posted by: Eva Houle on
Glad to hear all is good and you’re moving higher! Really enjoying reading the progress and watching your tracker. Love you and miss you, Freya
Posted by: Freya Sagehorn on
Daniel so happy for you and the team that you are all doing so well! Glad you are having beautiful weather, the view is the reward. Stay safe. Love you
Posted by: Magda Higgins on
Brian, all of us back here in ohio are so proud of you and in awe of what you are accomplishing and experiencing. Way to go!!
Posted by: Christy mycroft on
Hey dad it’s Phillip, miss you, hope you are having fun. Can’t wait to climb Ranier with you, love you.
Posted by: Phillip Mycroft on