Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Carry to 14’ Camp
Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
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June 11, 2015 11:17pm PST
What a day! We woke early to begin the day's nowcasting (real time weather) to see if it was workable to put a cache higher on the mountain. Motorcycle Hill stayed more or less visible throughout breakfast, so we decided to give it a shot. As we climbed higher the weather smiled upon us. Little wind and some good reports from our friends up at 14 Camp and we just kept on trucking. Arriving at 14 Camp was a real treat. Hugs from the other RMI teams as well as a pre dug cache hole made for a solid foray to our future home. Thanks again guys!
Now back down in camp at 11, we are about to sleep. Tomorrow we plan to rest. With any luck our forecast for improving conditions (thanks guys) verifies and we hope to move higher soon.
June 12, 2015 3:52pm PST
Ahhhh. It has been a great day today. So far we have had a leisurely brunch followed by some excellent chatting in our kitchen tent. Then some spice sampling followed by headstand yoga practicing. Now the team is napping and reading. The weather has been quite pleasant here in camp, but sure looked windy up high this morning. All in all a perfect day to sit tight and recover after a few big days of climbing. With any luck Denali will let us up a little higher tomorrow. If so, we'll be ready.
RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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Comments (8)
Here’s hoping the great weather continues—sounds like a wonderful experience although I’m not sure about “headstand yoga”? Bill—I know she’s so much smaller but seeing Rainier in the sun down here reminds us of your adventure up there.
Posted by: Wolf & Leilani on
Really great work Meredith and the whole team! I’m so in awe of this epic effort being put forth. Miss you back home but I love picturing you rockin’ in out up there.
Keep up the great job!
Posted by: Geoff on
Bill! You Are Amazing! Keep it up! Everybody we know asks me how you are doing. I am so proud of you!
Norm
Posted by: Norm Vork on
mom and dad wishing you and the rest of the team a safe and successful climb to the top of Mt. m
Mom and Dad wish you a safe and successful climb up Mt. McKinley. Glad to hear all is well, and have a safe return. Love Mom and Dad Larson.
ckinley
Posted by: warren larson on
Meredith! We miss you and love you so much. David is treating me like a princess. I hope you can make it to our wedding. We don’t want to wait until you finish climbing, so come back now. Seriously, get your ass down here and party with us.
Love you my Oprah!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Yates on
Awesome work AJ and Team. So happy to see you all progressing and taking up each challenge so well..! Keep going strong! Have fun!
Keeping a close watch and look forward to every single update!
-Priya
Posted by: Priya on
Hello Kevin Larson! Hope you are enjoying your epic adventure. Following closely here at base camp. Safe travels to you and the team. April and Pappy say Hi as well.
Dave
Posted by: Dave on
Happiness is Sunshine on Denali. So great to see you have at least visited 14k.
Posted by: Christi on