Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Cache Gear at 13,500’
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 9:49 pm PT
We woke up very early this morning to start checking the weather. We were trying to let the mountain tell us whether to head uphill to cache some gear or to wait another day for conditions to settle down. Denali was cryptic for awhile but finally delivered a confirmation that it was OK for us to climb by clearing the skies up high.
We jumped into action and started climbing into moderate winds. The winds stayed with us for most of the upwards climb which kept us cool as the sun finally poked out.
The team finally got the view they deserved from our cache site at 13,500'. We have been living in the clouds for too many days!
If the weather looks good in the morning, we are going to head up to 14k feet and make our next camp. Fingers crossed for high pressure!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen & Super Crew 6
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Comments (11)
Hooray! Keep these great reports coming! Enjoy the sun and views.
Posted by: David Clemmons on
Lindsay and Matt
Amazing!
Keeping you and your team in our prayers.
Enjoy the journey!
Love you,
Aunt Norma
Posted by: Norma Jean on
Love you, love you, love you Glo.
Mom
Posted by: Michelle on
Loving the photos and so excited you and the team are on the move! Go, Glo. xo
Posted by: Susan on
Way to go, team! Checking on you and cheering you on…especially Shannon!! Xox, Maura
Posted by: Maura on
Cheering for you and the team Shannon!!! You are so strong and an inspiration. Show Denali who is boss:). Good luck!!
Posted by: Courtney on
I’m cheering you on everyday Shannon! Your strength and determination inspires me always. You got this! #shannontakesdenali
Love ya!
Kathie
Posted by: Kathie on
You all are doing great…....having the fortitude, energy and the determination to achieve what you set out to do… I’m proud of the Whole Team ! Go for it…..........
Grams
(beautiful picture )
Posted by: Barbara Jones on
Beautiful pictures of what so few venture to see in person! Thank you for letting us have a glimpse.
Posted by: Jennifer Baker on
Great job seizing the day! All fingers crossed here also.
Posted by: Bill Summerlin on
fingers are crossed
-MA
Posted by: Mary Ann on