Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team in a Holding Pattern at 14,200’
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Billy Haas
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
May 24, 2015 - 3:35 pm PT
Well, there is not much new to report today. We're still waiting out the weather here at 14,200 ft on Denali. Last night was windy and snowy, with gusts up to 52 mph here in camp. There is lots of deep drifted snow around camp, so even just walking around is an exercise in trail breaking. The winds have let up this afternoon and it is still snowing lightly. Moderate snowfall is expected tonight and tomorrow, and with any luck it will let up by midweek.
We're all safe and comfortable, waiting for the weather to improve. When (if) it does, we'll have our work cut out for us; as a result of the new snow and wind loading, we'll be faced with trail breaking and evaluating the avalanche hazard of the steeper slopes above us. In the mean time, we're passing the time by reading books, chewing the fat, and the continual work of maintaining our camp's condition throughout the storm.
We'll keep you up to date with any changes in our current holding pattern.
RMI Guide Mike Walter and Team
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Comments (2)
Chris and team…thinking of you with the winds and snow…what a challenge your having. Hope the weather eases soon so you can get to high camp. Stay safe…so proud of you!
Posted by: Dave and Melissa on
Hang in there guys!! I’ll be on the mountain next week, be super to see you guys on your way down from tagging the summit!
Posted by: Pete on