Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Arrive at Base Camp
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,300'
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:09 AM PT
Today we woke to more winter with the wind blowing in our faces as we crawled from our tents. We did an Alaska leisure start. This is when you wake up and wish the weather was better but... will pack slowly. So we crept through the white, snow blowing all around us, and trail blazed through the deep snow. After many hours we arrived in Base Camp in dashing style. The evening was caped with more quesadillas than we could eat and a celebratory beverage. As we nestle in our sleeping bags for what we hope is the last night, we dream of burgers and beverages on the other side..... it’s snowing now, of course. Don’t fret we have had a blast on this adventure though we are bitter with the weather. We will out chill Denali. You can count on it.
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika and Nick Scott
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Comments (5)
Marc - super glad you are headed back to record setting heat here in sunny Las Vegas!! We are all looking forward to hearing your stories, seeing your pics, and having you back!!! Safe travels!! Denette
Posted by: Denette on
Best news I’ve heard in days - Base Camp! May the rest of journey home be an easy one! You are all rock stars in my book for battling the elements and coming out on top! Well done! Coeli. P.S. Nick, you know who your second phone call better be to?! I’ll let Sabina have your first. :)
Posted by: Coeli Scott on
Base Camp!! Oh, my first deep breath in days! Jim and Paul - coming home soon!! Thanks be to
God - and - your great team leaders!! Thank you Tyler, Bryan and Nick for - as one person wrote it -
your wisdom and prudence in making decisions, in taking them up, and bringing them safely down!
Enjoy your burgers, treats and certainly not the least - A WARM POTTY !! You all earned it!
xoxo mom-grand mom
Posted by: Myra Welsh on
Congratulations, Jeff and Team, on a safe descent and arrival at base camp in tough conditions! What an accomplishment and adventure that you can certainly be proud of! Here’s hoping for a quick flight out and safe travels the rest of the way home.
Love,
BeBe
Posted by: Beverly Miller on
Team:
Good to hear you are at Base Camp!
Godspeed to those burgers and brew.
DK: PFMJ & Mom are on day trip to Talkeetna via Train. Always close in Spirit.
Safe journey home to all!
Great job! !
Amazing teamwork all the way!
Posted by: Ruth on