Denali Expedition: Beren & Team Take Rest Day At 14,000’ Camp
Posted by: Jake Beren, Steve Gately, Megan Budge
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
June 7, 2017
We are writing from our newly built snow fortress at 14,000'. After a leisurely wake up time and a hearty brunch of bagels and smoked salmon (with capers!), we set our sights on fortifying our camp with some snow walls. The team worked seamlessly to make a solid camp that can withstand wind and blowing snow. With our work for the day out of the way, we spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing in our cozy tents.
Our bellies are filled with a delicious dinner of chicken quesadillas, and we are looking forward to some more technical training tomorrow. Good night from 14,200 feet on Denali!
RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Comments (8)
Cheryl, I’m almost unbearably proud to call a woman like you one of my dearest.
Cheerleading so ridiculously hard with my five star dance moves for you ! (I’d like to think in a way that would make you turn bright red and step slightly to the side - the psych is that real)
Mind
Over
Matter
Keep crushing! You’ve already reached the summit of my heart .
Hugs ❤️
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah on
Jake Jirsa - We’re watching you! Keep it up man. You’re only a few inches from the top on the map!
Posted by: Jim and Kerynn on
Loved talking to you
So proud of what you are doing
The iron man of mt climbing
Hope weather brakes and your on your way
Prayers always for all
Eggplant parm and what ever else you want will be waiting for you
We love you
Stay safe
Can’t wait until you get home and we can see everything
Love
Mom and Dad
Posted by: Mom and Dad zabinski on
Looks beautiful (and cold). Keep climbing Lindsay—can’t wait to hear the stories!
Prof Z
Posted by: Wendy Zajack on
Thrilled that things are going smoothly and safely. Enjoy cornhole! I’m impressed with the creativity but not surprised, you’ve got some fun folks up there.
Thanks for keeping us elevation zero folks informed!
D.
Posted by: Dawn Gadon on
Hi Aunt Cheryl. We think it’s great what you’re doing. Can’t believe how you do it. We’ve been keeping up with your progress. We wish you and your team luck.
Posted by: Parker, Tanner and Taylor Allen on
Cheryl, got your postcard from Denali yesterday with the northern lights. Maybe you and your team will get to see the northern lights too. Good hearing from you.
Posted by: Jo on
Brent Okita - Your mother is watching you ! ! ! And am so very proud. Did you remember to wear 2 pairs of socks? Do you remember my POOR advice on that matter when you first started skiing? Of course you did not pay attention to that ! ! ! !
Anxious to talk to you when you arrive safely at home. Lots of love, Mom
Posted by: Marjorie Okita Johnson on