Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Waiting for Break
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
May 29, 2017
There isn't a whole lot new to report today. The winds started to dissipate late last night into this morning. There were still some gusty bursts that swirled snow into the air, enveloping those unlucky enough to be caught out in them. But as the morning progressed, the air calmed down, and the sun started to break though. Our brief respite of sunshine was short lived, as a 20,000' wall of cloud crept slowly towards us, finally enveloping us and triggering peaceful snowfall. It has snowed lightly for much of the day, but the wind seems to have relented for now, and the forecast seems to show our window appearing in the next couple of days. We'll be excited when it does!
RMI Guides Pete, Jess, Jenny and team
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Made it down to base camp Tuesday morning at about 12:05 AM. You may have heard we endured some unexpected weather on the way down. But it looks like everything is starting to change. Sunny skies at Base this morning after almost 2-weeks of less than optimal conditions. Beautiful flight out. I’m rooting for you all!!!. Stay strong and get this done!!!
Joel
Posted by: Joel on
Thinking of everyone, especially our nephew, Peter Bilodeau. Prayers for safety & success!
With love,
Aunt Ann & Uncle Dave
Posted by: Ann Douglas on
Hi guys,
Just wanted to say good luck from CA and the Sierra Mountaineering Club! We just finished a crevasse rescue course on Shasta and we’re thinking about Denali. Have a great time and post lots of pics for us aspiring climbers!
Sincerely,
Kevin Geary
Posted by: Kevin Geary on