Denali: Walter and Team Carry to 13,700’
Posted by: Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 10:00 p.m. PDT
Our team had another productive day today, climbing up to 13,700 feet with a cache of supplies. It was great to be engaging some steeper terrain with crampons and ice axe. The constant 15 - 25 mile an hour wind (in our face as we ascended) increased the challenge.
With a six hour round trip, we were back in camp in time to re-hydrate and rest before dinner.
We are entertaining the notion of moving camp to 14,200 feet if we have good weather tomorrow. But, likely, we'll remain here at 11,000' as there is a high wind warning and near-blizzard conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. We'll keep you posted.
RMI Guide Mike Walter and team
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Comments (4)
Looks like you are doing well. Hope the wind and snow didn’t hinder the climb. Alls well here. Stay warm.
Love from all your family.
Lori.
Posted by: Lori pesta on
Great to hear everyone is doing well. Hoping the wind doesn’t effect your carries and you keep on schedule.
Stay safe, hydrate lots and eat plenty.
Good luck everyone especially the Saffers a long way from home, Adelle and Rogan.
Posted by: Mark on
Great to hear from you tonight - although a short call and I couldn’t quite hear you - it was so nice to hear your voice.
All is well at home - the kids are all well and missing you xxx
Don’t give up - Go Large xxx lots of love, hugs and kisses all of us xxx
Posted by: Melanie on
Adelle
Hope you are having fun and it is not too cold. Very jealous. Everyone is fine here. Love your.
Posted by: Mornay on