Denali Expedition: Upper West Rib Team Analyzes Forecast
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,200'
June 15, 2016 - 12:02 A.M. PDT
Weather forecasts in the mountains can change wildly. Last night we heard a report of 70 mph winds on the summit and heavy snow forecast for today. We ended up with perhaps the clearest and calmest day we've had on the whole trip. The winds did pick up this evening as spindrift whipped off the upper mountain but we were quite comfortable in our camp at 14,200'. We rested today, organized gear, drank coffee, and relaxed in the sunshine. The forecast is showing a good weather window for the next three days so our plan is to move up to the Balcony Camp, around 17,000' tomorrow and then make a summit bid on Thursday. Everyone is doing great and very excited about the prospect of moving higher on this beautiful peak. Thanks for following along with us.
RMI Guides Geoff Schellens and Steve Gately and team
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Comments (6)
Good luck tomorrow guys! Hoping you get clear skies and no wind. Andrea mou, love you!
Posted by: GSD on
Jim, Trying a message again. Mom and I are sure enjoying the beautiful sights you and your team are sharing. Stoked that you are doing so well and soon to try a summit. We pray you have a safe climb, enjoy a fabulous view when you reach summit, and all come home safely. Godspeed! to you, Ben and the whole team.
Posted by: Dad DuBay on
Good luck Thursday! We can’t wait to see and hear all about it! Praying you have amazing views :-) Tom and I have been following along living vicariously….;-) Love, Jean, Tom, Julia, Annika and Cole
Posted by: Jean & Tom Glowacki on
The mountain looks great today! Best of luck to you all this week!
Posted by: Derek Freeman on
Summit bid on Thursday! What a birthday present! Way to go Dave and team!!! Best of luck and God Bless. Love, Mom.
Posted by: Pat Taylor on
Ben, Geoff, Steve and team,
Good luck with your summit bid Thursday- we are all rooting for you! Stay safe- love, Uncle Marc and Elyse
Posted by: Uncle Marc and Elyse on