Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Summit!
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 20,310'
Hi, it's Brent Okita from the RMI Denali trip. I have good news to report. We are back in camp at 17K after a successful summit bid. We all did super well and conditions were feasible. We got a late start because we had some clouds and a little bit of snow last night. We managed to slip one in. It was a warm day and the wind was minimal, which was great. It followed us all the way to 17K from 14K, which was just beautiful. People are sacked out right now. It's about 1:30 a.m., and we just got the chores all done and excuse my gravely voice, it just gets that way sometimes. We're planning on heading down to 11,000 feet tomorrow. Get in a little bit of a nap and then changing onto a nighttime schedule and heading down to basecamp and hopefully fly off this mountain here soon. All right, I'll have more info when I get it. Bye-bye.
RMI Guide Brent Okita
RMI Guide Brent Okita calls in after successful summit!
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Comments (14)
Congratulations to Mike and team! Awesome accomplishment! Glad you’re down safely and partaking in well-earned libations. See you soon, doc.
Posted by: Frank Marini on
Go Dawn, Brent, and Christina!!!! So proud of you all, and the rest of your team, too! We have been reading each post, enjoying this journey from NYC. You must be exhilarated and exhausted. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Safe return home. Congratulations!!!
Xo Lindsay and Steve
Posted by: Lindsay on
Congratulations great job. Wow what a beautiful view. Memories, memories what wonderful ones you will have.
Posted by: Lori Golding on
Congratulations everyone! Awesome job Tucker, stay safe and enjoy!
Posted by: Brian B on
You all are AMAZING! Way to go!
Posted by: Randy Salo on
A Big 20,000’ CONGRATULATIONS to All of You!!! That is Awesome!!! “Denali Dawn” I knew You would make it!!! Cant wait to hear about it and see pictures!! Sending prayers for a safe and rewarding decent! :)
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
I am taking the liberty of sending you all divine Congrats on behalf of the members of the September 2015 Rainer Expedition Skills Clinic. Dawn, Brent, Christina and team, we are all praying for you and hope you are soon warm and safe.
Posted by: Tom Salata and Fam on
Good job to Tucker and the team it was a long dream coming. I can not wait to hear about the details.
North Attleboro Fire
Posted by: Ron Burns on
Congratulations Geoff and all of the team for an incredible climax to your adventure. Can’t wait to see all the pictures. Continue to have safe travels as you descent the mountain. Geoff’s parents, Carl and Merilyn
Posted by: Merilyn North on
Congratulations to the whole team. What an amazing achievement!! Best wishes to all for a safe descent.
Posted by: Chris & Tom McGree on
Mike!!! You did it!! I am so so proud of you. Can’t wait to see you on sea level!!
Love,
Alexis
Posted by: Alexis Pappas on
C ON G R A T U L A T I O N S
Travel down safely -
love you Lisa !
xoxox pamela
Posted by: pamela on
Yahoo! Congratulations to the entire Denali team! Awesome news! Now just take your time and be safe coming down…...
Posted by: The Parella Family on
CONGRATULATIONS to the whole team!!! Very exciting! Can’t wait to see you Michael!
Love, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Frank and Maureen Santoni on