Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Fly to Kahiltna Base Camp
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
May 20, 2017
We were all excited at breakfast with the thought of flying on to Denali today. With cloudy weather in town nothing was certain, so when the flight service greeted us with a big thumbs up, we jumped into action.
When we hit the glacier the team climbed like they were born to do it. We had a flawless climb to camp, without any of the hiccups that are just normal as we get our feet wet starting out on a big expedition with the loads we're sporting. This sure made carrying these outrageous loads easier.
So now we're in the tents resting up for another big day. The crew is psyched to get up to camp at 9600', and has certainly demonstrated the strength to do it.
I'm lucky to be in the company of such a strong, nice bunch of climbers.
Talk to you from 9600'.
RMI Guides Brent Okita, Christina Dale an JT Schmitt
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