Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Begin Their Mountain Days
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Mike King, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,300'
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Thursday June 18th 9:30 pm PT
Hi everybody! Billy here checking in from Kahiltna Basecamp on a gloriously sunny day. We enjoyed a big breakfast this morning in Talkeetna's Roadhouse and scooted over to the airport to confirm the fact that we'd indeed be flying first thing. A flurry of packing and final weigh-ins preceded the loading of the planes, a group photo, and a smooth departure. The great folks at K2 were really helpful and quickly delivered our team to Basecamp in two simultaneous otter flights. Next thing we knew we were on the ice and having come from summer it felt a bit abrupt but the sun was strong and kept us warm as we got accustomed to our new surroundings. We spent much of the day building our camp, organizing gear and supplies, and rigging sleds for tomorrow's departure up the hill. The team is psyched for a big adventure and ready to work hard.
All for now!
RMI Guide Billy Nugent
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Comments (5)
Art, let me know if you want me to post any favorite passages from Ulysses for your amusement on your climb.
Posted by: Bob Ryan on
Hey Kevin! How how is the food situation going? We hope you haven’t had to dump any of it yet haha!
Posted by: Angela and Carmen on
Go Team! Doug - be safe, move with grace…and don’t forget to be awesome!! ~Belladonna
Posted by: Belladonna on
HI KEVIN WEATHER LOOKING GOOD, LIKE SANDY SAID STAY WARM. LOVE MOM AND DAD
Posted by: MARK AND HELEN WALSH on
Hey Kevin! Good luck ... looks crazy.
By the way, I lost my mitten there a few years ago. Keep an eye out would ya? Blue and red with a squirrel on it. Really nice.
Stay warm!
Posted by: Sandy Walsh on