Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Ascend Fixed Lines
Posted by: Chase Nelson, Lindsay Mann, Tyler Jones
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
June 8, 2015, 4:37 pm PT
Firing the Fixed lines!
Today it was a good day. We woke in the bitter cold at 14 camp and slowly rose from our warm down feathers. With coffee and a bowl of granola we clipped in to our ropes. Finding rather pleasant walking conditions, we smoothly flowed up the slopes below the Headwall then gained the fixed lines up to 16,200ft. Our last 20 minutes up the lines provided brisk winds and motivated our super strong team to depart the lines and pass the ridge where the winds became a light breeze. This was a welcome way to spend our break and unload our final cache of food and fuel for our summit push!
The team prepared for the descent back down in the brisk wind. With the confidence of great mountaineers we smoothly cruised down to our camp. Then a session with our grand lunch sacks along with a well deserved afternoon nap.
The evening will be a group dinner with the West Rib crew. Likely to consist of big fried quesadillas laughter and friendships forged!
Till tomorrow, Positive Vibes!
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann & Chase Nelson
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Comments (3)
Ken,
We’re all pulling for you and the team. Enjoy your last few days on the mountain.Looking forward to all the stories.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Rowe on
Ken, you and the team are getting closer every day. I am excited for you. Hang in there, enjoy the journey as you pursue that dream. Thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes all headed your way.
Dennis
Posted by: Dennis on
Getting closer every day. Looking forward to seeing the beautiful pictures of the summit. Prayers are out to the whole team. Ken, I love you. ❤️Amy
Posted by: Amy Curtis on