Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Descends to 11,000’ Camp
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June 16, 2015 11:47 pm
It was cold this morning at 17,000' Camp. I mean walking down the ridge in parkas and puffy pants cold. With light winds and a nip in the air we picked our way down the west buttress amongst throngs of other climbers seeking lower elevations. Once we started down the fixed lines the wind died and the solar began cooking us, we walked into 14,000' Camp wishing we had shorts. After a few hours relaxing at our old home we loaded up and continued on to 11 Camp for the night. We had a custom order fry up for dinner, trying to cook all the remaining cheese, meat, tortillas and other heavy items before hitting the sack. Our plan is to wake up in the middle of the night and walk to the airstrip. If all goes as planned we should be back in Talkeetna by mid day. Thanks for following along on our Upper West Rib expedition.
RMI Guide Geoff Schellens
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Comments (3)
Happy birthday, Kimmy!! Hope you had a great day making your way back down! Your trip looks like it’s been absolutely incredible. So proud of you and can’t wait to hear your voice again soon!! xox
Posted by: Corey on
Hi Kim, GREAT! WOW ..We are so excited for you & the amazing RMI team!! Trish & I look forward to seeing you In ALASKA & telling you in person how proud we are of you & the entire team!!! See you real soon!! Travel safe & stay well! Love, Dad
Posted by: SHEL on
Yea! You guys are fabulous! Kim, i am soooo excited to wish you a happy birthday tomorrow! We are seeing the Rolling stones tonight! - (in celebration of your summit!) and your niece is starring as a crab! Love, Momma
Posted by: Jane Lubow on