Denali Expedition: Mike King & Team Check in from Talkeetna
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 7:21 PM PT
This is Mike checking in from Talkeetna, Alaska. The Team arrived with all bags in tow and in high spirits. We spent the day packing and sorting our gear and food that we’ll depend on for the next three weeks. The weather is beautiful here in town and with an estimated 100 climbers heading towards the summit of Denali today. We hope the pattern holds so we can fly in tomorrow morning.
There are some itchy feet and anxious minds amongst our group, which is to be expected. They have been training and dreaming of this expedition for a long time now. There is nothing like getting into the Alaska Range on a ski plane and letting all of life’s little pressure points disappear.
The trade off is that when we drop out of society, we loose the convenience of that part of our lives. We will be hauling 22 days of food, fuel and equipment (100+ pounds per person) up the Kahiltna Glacier causing very real pressure points. We will be checking in each day and keeping our fingers crossed for sunshine and light winds.
Thanks for following along.
RMI Guides Mike King, JT Schmitt and Ben Ammon
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Comments (8)
Good Luck Scott! Take one step at a time!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Reece on
Wishing you all safe travels and clear and beautiful skies!
Posted by: Dave and Lissy Yeager on
Mike, be safe ! Happy climbing!
Posted by: Bonnie Robertd on
Good luck to all of you! Hope the weather is kind.
Yuki
Posted by: Yukiko Loritz on
From a lady who doesn’t even board an airplane, my admiration for you is TOTAL! I’m thinking of you & hope you make the summit this time..you are amazing Scott.
Posted by: Sharon & Harvey Barnard on
Just have the great adventure!
Posted by: Ron Selgrath on
Sending all of you the best of luck for a safe and successful journey. Have a little fun along the way. You all are making memories. And to my son, love you, Scotter!
Posted by: Connie Selgrath on
You do get around fast!!! Good Luck and great weather wishes!
Posted by: Cindy Haugen on