Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Move to 14,000’ Camp
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
May 21, 2017
We had another pretty perfect day for climbing in Alaska, and we made full use of it to get up to 14,000' and dig in a new camp. It was pleasantly warm and light clouds kept it from totally frying us. After maneuvering around some initial traffic on Squirrel Hill, we were able to hit cruise control and roll past our cache from two days ago. Once at 14,000' Camp came the arduous task of digging new tent platforms and a kitchen. Our task tomorrow is to retrieve our cache and build some really, really big walls. It sounds like we've got a stronger weather system headed our way this week, so we'll prep to wait it out.
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Jenny Konway, Jess Matthews and team
Comments (2)
Wow, Most amazing journey ever!! Good luck for the last but….. Love to the Calvert’s. Hendrik and Natasha.
Posted by: Hendrik Muller on
Glad to hear all is well. I worry so much about you guys. Stay safe. See you soon.
All my love mom
Posted by: Melinda on