Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Carry to 11K Camp
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
We had another great day on the lower Kahiltna. Our goal was to carry a load of food and fuel to around 10,200', just shy of 11K Camp. We had a sneaking hope that we might move well enough and everyone would feel good enough to carry the load all the way to 11,000', eliminating the need for a back carry. After 3 good stretches of walking, we were just below the usual cache site with plenty of time to spare and everyone in good spirits, so we decided to push on. It was a great effort by the whole group, and now most of our food is waiting for us at our next camp. Tomorrow we'll pack up camp at the bottom of Ski Hill and make the move to 11, where the cycle will continue.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
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Comments (5)
Way to push through! Sounds like a strong team!
Love you and stay safe Rich
Posted by: Susie and the Kids on
Go Magnus! Awesome to read that you are on your way. Thinking of you every day. Can´t even imagine what you are doing.
Don´t forget…Safety first!
Sending you lots of strength, some Swedish “pannben” and hope you and the team will take you all the way up to the top.
Anna-Carin
Posted by: Anna-Carin on
Go Magnus! Well done - strong team! Hoping for good weather and an unforgettable experience for all.
Posted by: Adelle on
Great to see your progress! Keep up the good work. Hope you have as great weather on Henry’s birthday!
Love to Henry and Caleb!!!
Posted by: Kathy on
So glad the weather is accommodating and prior training is paying off! Congratulations on getting Day One of hauling behind you done in style
Posted by: Catherine Ann Perkins on