Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Retrieve Cache, Ready to Move Higher
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 8:59 PM PT
Oh what a day! We awoke to cool, clear skies and quickly readied ourselves to go retrieve our cache at 13,500. As we walked and the sun began to rise higher in the sky our numb digits started to gain some life and the beautiful views put a little pep in our step. When we returned from the cache we lounged in the sun, listening to Rusty’s eclectic musical mix and filling our bellies with a delightful bagel breakfast. Later we practiced running belays and traveling on fixed lines in preparation for tomorrow’s cache at 17,000'. Our Super Crew cruised on through it and will do great with tomorrow’s climb. We are now packing bags and picking out the perfect food to stash at 17,000' Camp. We plan to rise early for our climb and be back tomorrow afternoon for some proper rest time.
All is well here at scenic 14,000' Camp!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen & Super Crew
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Comments (11)
I hope the weather cooperates on your final day(s).
MS-150 riders missed Rusty’s intense bicycle face. Lol
Safe climbing to all.
Carlos
Posted by: Carlos Bernal on
Looks like the weather is finally in your favor! Hey Daddio (aka Craig Clark)- Finally have some news! It’s a GIRL! Another granddaughter on the way! Love you!
Posted by: Nicolette on
Way to go team!!!! Have a blast.
Hope Rusty had a good selection of bagpipe music for you.
You’ve got lots of prayers covering all of you.
Mom
Posted by: Molly Frishmuth on
Happy Belated BDAY Josh! Glad you’re on the move again. There will be cake.
Posted by: Jamie on
Way to go Super Crew! Nice to see that Mother Nature is giving you a much needed break.
Josh, sending lots of love - know you and the team will make it to the top!
Posted by: Sarah Levy on
Lindsay and Matt.,,
“Because it’s there!”
G Mallory. Aka…your red dog…
Wishing you good Weather!
Love you both!
Posted by: Ellen M on
Craig and Team,
But I’ve been following and I’m so inspired by all of you. The mountain’s been delivering some pretty good punches but I know you’ll all just keep putting one foot in front of the other and before long you’ll be on the top of the continent.
And as for you old guy- I love you.
Climb on brother!
Virg
Posted by: Virgil Hall on
The great news keeps on going! Hooray! I bet the views are spectacular!
Posted by: David Clemmons on
We’re cheering you on as you break the family Highest altitude reached record at 17,500 ft.
Posted by: Nancie Summerlin on
You all are making good progress, I’m so very proud of you ! It’s always good to hear about your delicious meals… ha ha
Stay strong , I’m still praying for your safety….....
Love, Grams
Posted by: Barbara Jones on
Glo,
Yes I’m getting your texts. I’m answering too so maybe you are not getting mine.
Love Mom
Posted by: michelle on