Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team in Position to Strike!
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
June 27, 2016 - 7:58 pm PT
We had another early morning departure to avoid the mid-day solar radiation that can wear a climber out much faster than the cold temperatures can. Our team did a fantastic job climbing up the steep fixed lines to the ridge and then up to our camp at 17,000'. We got into camp around 1:15 in the afternoon and proceeded to build a camp that would protect us from most any weather that Denali could throw at us. We are getting organized for a summit bid tomorrow if Denali allows. We are currently sitting in the clouds with a small amount of snow falling, but the forecast seems good for tomorrow. We will wake up and get the "nowcast" by looking up towards the summit and seeing what the mountain has to say about us climbing it.
Goodnight and wish us luck!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen
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Comments (14)
Awesome job Mike, great pics. Great to be able to follow your progress. ODB rocks!
Posted by: graeme cooper on
Good luck Phil and Team El Siete. We are all counting on you. Kick Denali’s butt.
Posted by: E.L. on
Phil and team,
“Destiny is not a matter of chance – it is a matter of choice. It is not something to be waited for, but rather something to be achieved.”
Thank you for sharing the breathtaking pictures, and letting us “live” through it with you.
Wishing you all a smooth and successful summit, and the adventure of a lifetime!
Posted by: Lilli on
Best of luck to your team for your attempt on the summit tomorrow. Hope all is well and that you are continuing to have the adventure of a lifetime! And Happy Birthday to Jon Buchberger (June 29th) from Dad and the Family. A day on the mountain sure beats birthday cake in the lower 48.
Gary Buchberger
Posted by: Gary Buchberger on
Good luck to the whole Haugen team from another “friend of Phil”. I check the daily update with growing anticipation. Hope the conditions allow you to GO FOR IT!!
Posted by: Steve Caulkins on
We continue to admire and follow your team’s journey from afar and wish you all a safe return. Lots of GOOD VIBES being sent to the entire team on behalf of Phil’s co-workers. ( Hi Phil ! )
Posted by: Lorena Reyes on
You are almost at the finish line Go Phil Go! Looking forward to having a coffee. God bless your Team! Enjoy the moment!
Posted by: A/P Team TMK on
Big “G”, little “o” and 2 snakes. To the top and back.
Posted by: Brian Miner on
Summitt Day today in honor of legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Tomorrow is your day
Posted by: Brian Miner on
Phil Goss - People often talk about the peak’s beauty and others have the will and determination to actually climb it. You are inspiring the many viewers below. We wish you and your team a safe summit. To quote one of my son’s favorite authors, Dr. Suess, “Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!”
Posted by: Steve Alavi on
Amazing photos - SO EXCITED for you guys!!! Good luck reaching the summit and be sure to send Phil back to us in one piece!!!
Posted by: Kendra Fuson on
Karma ridge forecast at 8 am central time is for clear skies and mild conditions - we’re all rooting for clear skies at 20, 310’!!! Go get it Hannah, Pepper and Mike! Can’t wait to hear your wondrous stories about the summit when I visit RMI in August.
Posted by: Tom McGowan on
Praying for great weather and a successful summit for all!
Go, Phil, Go!
Thank you for the amazing photos and updates.
Posted by: Barbara McKay on
It has been so enjoyable following your climb and look forward to receiving an update each day. Love today’s photo of your camp. I am a friend of Phil Goss and would like to wish him and all of you good luck as you continue your adventure
Posted by: Sharon Jones on