Denali Expedition: Mike Walter & Team Fly in to Base Camp
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7800'
May 6, 2017 11:34am PST
We had perfect weather yesterday that made for smooth flights from Talkeetna to the Kahiltna Glacier in two of K2 Aviation's ski planes. After a couple of hours sorting gear and digging our Base Camp cache, we donned our backpacks and started pulling sleds en route to our first camp. Beautiful weather continued the entire day and we're now at 7800' at the base of "Ski Hill". After a solid night's rest, we have the stoves back up and rolling for breakfast. Our plan today is to carry a cache supplies (mostly food and fuel) up another couple thousand feet and then return back to this same camp tonight. We'll keep you posted on our progress.
RMI Mike Walter & Team
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Comments (2)
Mike, Thom, Todd and Dave—
Reflecting daily on your climb and remembering our adventure last year. Wishing you strength, good health and excellent weather during your climb. Eat! Get those calories! Stay strong. It’s is an outstanding achievement, give it your best and come home safe.
From Brussels, Belgium.
“DOK”
Posted by: Kevin on
Hi Todd, Thom, Dave and Mike.
Following your progress, climb strong and safe. Hope you have fantastic weather this year.
All the best
Rogan Davies
Posted by: Rogan Davies on