Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Waiting for the Winds
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,000'
May 31, 2016 - 8:15 pm PT
Today turned out to be the perfect day to take a rest day at 17 in preparation for our summit attempt. Sometimes the forecast is correct, and sometimes not. Sometimes it's wrong in a helpful direction (like yesterday) and sometimes not (today). Winds were cranking out of the East this morning over the summit, and gusting through Denali Pass as well. Clearly not a summit day, we rested in tents and recovered from yesterday's big loads and tough camp building effort. Luckily, we were pretty protected from those East winds, so we had a relatively warm calm day. A field trip to the vista that overlooks 14 let us stretch our legs and get some frame worthy shots. Things look promising for tomorrow, so we're going hit the sack early and be ready for the morning. We'll be dreaming of summits.
Best,
RMI Guides Pete, Jess, Robby, and team
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Comments (7)
Thinking of my nephew Michael Adams and his team of adventure seekers. You are all being prayed for each day - for a wonderful and safe journey. Each day is new…make it great!
Posted by: Aunt Susan (Susan Lawrence) on
Lisa -
Summiting Denali is upon you.
Your opted in for another breathtaking chapter to the story of YOU.
“One does not climb to attain enlightenment, rather one climbs because he is enlightened” - zen master futomaki
❤️ Pamela
Posted by: Pamela on
Wow! Looks amazing. Hope today was successful! Good luck to Lisa and the rest of the group!
Posted by: Lida Chaplynsky on
you are so so close, i love reading the blog. now hurry up and get to the top, Lisa is missing golf season!!
Posted by: janet on
Well Lisa looks like the time is now for u and team to finally get the chance to reach the summit so so deserving it’s been a good tough climb for all, a lot of things come into play on such a journey like this we all have enjoyed the commentary and photos of this expedition absolutely awesome, be safe and God Bless, XO The Bolomey’s
Posted by: Joe&Pat; on
Looks beautiful, stunning, breathtaking as you walk God’s country. If it helps Hitesh, I hear there’s a bar at the top. So proud of your strength, your character, your determination. You guys keep enjoying the ride - you’ve earned every step!!!
Posted by: Dipak on
Good things come to those who wait! Best of luck Wednesday! June 1 sounds like a great day to summit :)
Love you Justin!!! So proud of all your hard work!
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on