Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Carry Gear to 17,000’ Camp
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
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Monday, June 25, 2018 - 10:31 PM PT
We woke up early to clear, cold skies. Our mission was to carry a load of gear up to our next camp at 17,200 feet. We chose to leave early to avoid the heat wave that can occur on the fixes lines when the sun is hitting them. It seems weird that we are avoiding heat while climbing a giant mountain in Alaska, but the solar radiation bouncing off of all the white snow and other light color surfaces can heat you up something fierce!
Although the conditions were sometimes less than ideal with some deep snow and some blowing wind on the ridge, the Super Crew did fantastically! We are all pretty worn out after such a big day and deserve the rest day we are taking tomorrow. Send us some sunshine vibes so we can rest in warmth!
RMI Guide Mike Haugen & the Super Crew
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Comments (8)
Glo and team! Your lofty goal is now within reach. Hope weather cooperates and you reach summit soon. What an extreme adventure….so proud to know you!
-Mary Ann
Posted by: Mary Ann on
Go Glo and Team! After you rest your weary bones for the next tackle. An arduous journey for sure and so strengthening. Congratulations on all of it. Love and good vibes for the summit.
Mom
Posted by: Michelle on
Safe travel. Praying for good weather and hoping all is well.
Posted by: Vicki Brown on
I’m sending you “sunshine vibes” as well as prayers… You all are doing a Fantastic job of conquering this Mountain.. It’s been a desire and it’s being achieved ! ! !
Enjoy your day of rest…..Love to you all..
Grams
Posted by: Barbara Jones on
Warmth by BM Shattuck
Follow the sun my child
For it only has good intentions
Let its rays caress you
And whisper in your ear
I am alive.
Let it kiss your cheek and wish you a better tomorrow.
For you only have good intentions
And it just wants to caress you
And whisper in your ear
I am alive.
Godspeed to all…...
Love you Shannon
Mom
Posted by: Linda Walsh on
Warm sunshine and blue skies are in your future! rest well. Can’t wait to hear how the full move to 17,200 goes!
Posted by: Dena on
Congratulations to the entire team on making it through such a character-building day!
Posted by: Bill Summerlin on
All I can say is WOW!! And may God keep you all in his care.
Posted by: Norma Jones on