Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Move to 17,200’ Camp
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
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May 31, 2016 - 1:17 am PT
It's finally happening! Light snow fell overnight and the morning skies were blue, without anything moving up high. We packed up our camp, left a cache of extras, and went for round two on the fixed lines. With sunny skies and calm winds, we got the experience the air under our feet that comes with climbing the West Buttress. Exhilarating! 6.5 hours of climbing brought us to 17,200' where we had to build camp in the thin air. With tents up and walls built, we're tucking in for the night with the hope of going to the summit of Denali tomorrow.
Best,
RMI Guides Pete, Robby, Jess, and team
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Comments (8)
Godspeed
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Denali winds, please REST!!
So exciting! Be careful team, patience has served you well.
Posted by: Greg Hurley on
I wish you guys make it and share summit photos with us.
Lei Wu
Posted by: Lei Wu on
Hitesh and company, I’m praying to the wind gods to leave you alone unlike they did for us. Good luck and don’t forget to send me that picture of you at the summit.
Dr. Dave
Posted by: David Hines on
Taylor, to you and your team, you rock!!! Climb on. Good luck.
Posted by: Scott Hemming on
Go Uncle Bob-O!!! Emerson is expecting lots of souvenirs!
Posted by: Emerson Luna on
We are praying for your success and then a fast descent to a lower altitude. Take no chances! Come back in the same shape you left!
Posted by: leanne on
We are all doing a happy dance way down below!!! It seems that being patient and waiting for that perfect weather window is paying off. You got this team!!!
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on