Mt. McKinley: Hahn and Team Move to 9,500’
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Steve Gately, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 9,500'
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June 27, 2015 10:32 pm PST
We intended to get stirring by about 2:30 this morning, but to no one's disappointment, that didn't happen. It was socked-in and cloudy then with wettish snow in the air. Likewise at 3 AM, not so good, and not at 3:30 either. But then things started looking up. We got up just after five and were climbing by 8:45. Conditions were once again great for climbing. With snowshoes on, we stayed right on the snow surface, as did our sleds. Without too much trouble, we got up "Ski Hill" and hit our intended camp at 9,500 ft around noon. By then we were in the clouds again and light snow was falling, but we'd gotten high enough to make things cold and so wetness was no longer a problem. The team all pitched in admirably to build a new camp and then retreated for afternoon naps. It was burrito night in the POSH tent where we were comfortably seated on snow benches out of the weather.
We'll see about moving up to 11,000' tomorrow if folks are feeling good and the weather gives a break.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (6)
not enuff blog not enuff pics! the suspense of the venture is killin us
Posted by: kathie grengs on
For Gary Ross/Team 4 (Hahn Team):
Gary - Take the “Top of the Line” to the Top of Denali.
Rangers Lead The Way!!!!!!!
Chip Sniffin / Executive Director, Sherpa Support Team
Posted by: Chip Sniffin on
Love to watch the progress you’re making. Rob, I’m trying to keep Mom and Dad in the loop. You are awesome!
Posted by: Mary Ahlbrand on
Guys you’re making great progress in the awe-inspiring snowscape. Keep it up and up and up!
Posted by: Charlie Thomas on
No snow in Georgia son. Stinkin’ hot as a matter of fact. Great to see these posts! We are cheering you on.
Posted by: Mike Gorum on
I anxiously await each blog with news that the climb is going on coarse and the group is faring well…
Posted by: kathie grengs on