Denali Expedition: Beren & Team Descend to 7,800’
Posted by: Jake Beren, Katrina Bloemsma, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
June 17, 2016 - 11:36 pm PT
What a big few days it's been! Forgive the radio silence, but our team has been busy getting some real climbing done. Since our glorious finale to our ascent, we descended back to 17 Camp and had a well deserved rest. We awoke early this morning with a motivating forecast to move and packed up our alpine home and began our descent. As we scooped up caches at 16,600, 14,200 and 11,000 our decision to beat feet downhill seemed well made. Winds and snow took over the upper camps and we made it to 7,800 camp where the air is thick and the temps are pleasant (by our new standards). We carved out a quick camp and are planning on an early morning to try and catch a flight tomorrow. Wish us one more day of decent weather and we'll be back to tell all the details of one hell of an adventure!
RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Holy buckets! “Wings on your feet” and all that! I’m so glad the weather is holding and that your descent is going well. You all deserve a much needed rest so get K2 on the line in preparation of the first leg back home! I can’t WAIT to hear all about this wonderful adventure! Thank you again to God and to you three very accomplished and knowledgeable guides! You’re the BEST!!! Bird
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