Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Start up the Glacier
Posted by: Jess Matthews, Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,600'
May 13, 2016 - 1:34 am PT
We've launched! After spending yesterday packing and repacking bags, double and triple checking lists, and culling and sorting gear, we were ready to roll. We woke this morning to blue skies and warm sunshine, so we made a beeline to the hanger. They were ready for us with the first two planes of the day. Soon we were airborne, churning our was towards Denali. Once we landed it was back to packing again, and then with tidied loads, we started up glacier. It's a long walk, with ridiculous loads, but everyone did great! We built a cozy camp at 7,600' and now we are tucked in for the night. Tomorrow we plan to carry a load of fuel and food to 11,000' camp, then return to 7600'. Wish us luck!
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
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Comments (6)
Peter and team hope all is well and the weather is on your side for day 2 / 3500’ climb wow that’s a lot of snow be safe keep the pictures coming,
Posted by: Joe&Pat; Bolomey on
From wet farmlands of IN Greetings + Godspeed to you amigo Pete + my bud Scott…Here’s to S2 ~ Safety + Summit…Waltero
Hey to Mike also.
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Cozy? I don’t think I’ve ever seen more snow in all my life. Hopefully, the downhill trek is slightly better than the uphill trek. Go team Go!
Posted by: Leanne Fosbre on
Fantastic start. Forecasts look good for the next several days. Keep us current with your progress.
Posted by: Rod Dubois on
Good start, good weather, good team. Got it made!
Posted by: Connie on
That is great news for Day 1! Hopefully the weather allows you to keep the momentum going for Day 2. Climb safe and strong everyone!
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on