Denali Expedition: Upper West Rib Team Enjoys the View
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
June 13, 2016 - 7:09 pm PT
After a big day caching at 16,400' on the rib we slept in this morning. Eventually folks started to rise and trickle into the kitchen where Steve was make breakfast burritos and fresh coffee, we relaxed, ate and drank our fill until around noon. Then we got geared up for a short walk over to the Edge of the World. Today was a perfect day for it with mostly clear skies and no wind. We spent an hour taking pictures and enjoying the view of the Alaska Range before heading back to camp. We did a little bit of fixed line and running belay training and then chilled for the afternoon. Tonight we will be exploring some exotic cuisine from India and sipping tea before bed. It is looking like the next couple of days will bring snow and high winds to the upper mountain so we will most likely have a couple more rest days at 14 before it breaks later in the week. The weather days are actually a blessing in disguise, it allows us to be fully rested and better acclimatize. Everyone is in good spirits and enjoying some down time.
Thanks for following along with us,
The Upper West Rib team
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Comments (4)
Jim and Team, Ry and I are following you everyday. The pictures are absolutely amazing. We’re excited to watch this story unfold. Can’t wait to see you and hear the stories.
Mac & Ry
Posted by: Mac Hawley on
Ben,
As I sit here suffering through shin splints from a 5 mile run, I can’t help but marvel at the undertaking you have taken on. May the force of a thousand Spartan’s guide your way safely and swiftly. This goes for Jim too (and the rest of the team of course). Keep at it bruh. We are all super proud and super stoked. We are beers ready, glittered up.
Posted by: Spiros Botos on
Jimmy- missing you, but so proud of you and the team!
It’s beautiful here in Colorado and I can’t wait to see you in Chi in 12 days!!
Love, Julia
Posted by: Julia on
Dubay,
Hung out at your favorite spot and watched your two favorite baseball teams Soxs vs Tigers tonight you will be glad to know your favorite team won after 12 innings Chicago is looking good.
Have a great summit day Exelon team follows your every step.
Your team sounds amazing but We are looking for you to come back to work!!!
Garrick
Posted by: Garrick on