Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team at Kahiltna Base
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,300'
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June 16, 2016 - 4:16 P.M. PDT
And we're off! RMI Denali Expedition #7 (known in some circles as "el Siete") landed on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier this morning around 10 o'clock to clear skies and breathtaking views of the Alaska Range. The team took advantage of the clear weather by leisurely setting up camp, and then brushing up on anchor building, crevasse rescue, and sled rigging skills. Our next move is to make some dinner and head to bed early in anticipation of our move to Ski Hill camp while the snow is at its most frozen state- is 3 A.M. early morning or late at night? We'll let you know... For now, excitement is high, stress is low, views are stunning.
Love to all friends, family, and Joe Horiskey,
RMI Guide Mike Haugen & gang
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Comments (8)
What an experience! The pictures are breathtaking, but probably don’t even compare to the real view! Cheers to all of you on your amazing journey!
Have fun Phil and everyone on the climb.
Use your core ;)
Posted by: Laura Andrews on
Jon, A&D is will be monitoring your progress and living vicariously through your amazing adventure!!
Posted by: Lisa on
Hello Mike and Pepper, nice to see you two teamed up again. Your team should know that they are in good hands. Great memories from July 2015 on the Emmons at Mt Rainier. Good Luck on your adventures.
Posted by: David Clemmons on
God bless Phil’s Excellent Adventure! ♥
Posted by: Barbara on
Go Phil go! one foot in front of the other… be safe!
Posted by: Tom on
Jon and fellow altitude seekers….have fun! Excited to hear about your adventures! Mike…..Thanks for keeping us updated :-)
Mom Beckett
Posted by: Elizabeth Beckett on
Good luck Jonathan.Have a great climb,Gma and Gpa
Posted by: Tom and Sue Beckett on
Jon
Have a great time. Excited to see your progress!
Posted by: Dale on