Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Holding Tight at 9,600’
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 9,600'
Sunday, June 17th - 7:47 pm PT
Whelp, we’re still posted up at 9600’ camp, but fresh out of tequila and island wear. Every few hours last night we had to call for all hands on deck to keep the blowing snow from piling up and over our tents. The storm took a toll on our kitchen tent, but we still managed to rotate through in small groups for a pancake breakfast. Now we are still listening to the snow and wind tap tap tapping against the tent walls, but we are all snuggled up with dinner and tea in bed. With any luck Hurricane Horiskey will ease up over night, but until it does we’ll be keeping a close watch on the snow accumulation and poised to shovel as much as we need to keep our little camp in good shape. Thanks to the hard workin' bunch of RMI Super Crew 6, we’re warm and the sounds of laughter from neighboring tents often overshadows sound of the wind.
Super Crew 6 would also like to add a shoutout to all the fathers out there! Happy Father’s Day! Much love From our windy, snow covered but Cozy tents to wherever you may find yourself today. Love you all!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen
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Comments (7)
Laughter? Lindsay hasn’t started singing her Disney Songs yet, has she?
Ya’ll keep warm…wishing that clear skies come your way!
Okie Mom
Posted by: Ellen M on
Stay warm Glo!
Posted by: Mary Ann Hickey on
Wow. Sounds like type II fun foresure. Good thing rusty likes building snow walls and caves! Keep laughing and enjoying the experience- hoping it clears so you can move on. Happy late Father’s Day to Craig, Josh, Rusty and all others.
D, L, & A
Posted by: Dena on
What an experience ! You’ll have many tales to tell when you get home.. Keep your enthusiasm up and stay warm.. We eagerly await for any news we get from your group, praying for your safety.. Love you….....
Grams
Posted by: Barbara Jones on
Hopefully you all can get some sleep tonight. Wishing you the best of luck. Also, sending a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers on the trip, including my dad Craig Clark! Love you!
Posted by: Samantha on
Hey Cody (and team), glad to hear all is ok and you’re staying warm, enjoying each other and eating well despite the storm and conditions. All your family and friends keep asking how you’re doing so we’re keeping them informed via these blog posts. So keep ‘em coming…..thank you Mike H. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!. Idaho family and friends
Posted by: Susie Petellin on
Sounds miserable and wonderful! Hurricane Horiskey, hurry up and leave. Sending warm thoughts your way. Hi Glo. It’s pouring down rain in Kodiak.
Mom
Posted by: Michelle on