Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Enjoy a Rest Day
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
May 31, 2017
Today has been a day of leisure! The team got some much needed rest and we had a long breakfast of chatting and relaxing. The team reviewed some technical skills that we will need for the rest of our climb above here. The guides often refer to the climb up to 11 camp as the approach. This section behind us, we'll pack our cache this evening with our goal being to take the groceries and other luggage up to 14,200 ft tomorrow morning.
The heat from the days radiation is intense, and we are currently hiding from the sun. The sleeping bags are out draped over the tents drying, and also cooling the temps inside our 100 sq ft portable homes. Hydration, stretching, and sorting the gear will keep us busy until tomorrow.
Hi to all our friends and family!
RMI Guide Tyler Jones & Team
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Comments (4)
Thanks for the progress updates! I’m sure Matt is wondering how the kickball team is faring without him, and we want him to be fully focused on your dangerous mission, so if you could let me know we have won the past 2 games. We are ranked 7th in the league (of 11) heading in to playoffs next week.
Stay safe & have a great time!!
Posted by: Denise on
Hi John and Team!
Impressed with your progress so far… and love seeing the posts… it looks very very cold! Be safe!
Southwire Groupies
Posted by: Southwire Groupies on
Hi Amir and Tyler! Glad to hear you are having a good time!! Blueberry pancakes on a glacier sounds pretty awesome! Stay safe and warm and good luck tomorrow!
Posted by: Mitra M on
Hi, Amir, the best of luck to you, your friends and the rest of the group. You are doing a great job. Enjoy your climbing. Protect yourselves from the hazards of sun and take good care of yourselves. Say Hi to your team guide which has created this unforgettable moments for you. Enjoy your time, Hadi, Mitra’s dad
Posted by: Hadi on