Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Enjoy a Rest Day at 14,000’
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 8:54 PM PT
Rest days are the best days! We slept harrrd after our long day of climbing yesterday. When we finally began rustling around we enjoyed a very leisurely pancake brunch and our whole team laughed and chatted with renewed energy. The afternoon was filled with napping, organizing, stretching, snacking, and enjoying the sunshine. Yes, you read that correctly, sunshine! We finally had a full day with no precipitation! It wasn’t exactly beach weather, but we soaked it up nonetheless, and the day moved at just the perfect pace.
Spirits are high and bellies are full- and every member of the Super Crew would like to send a very warm thank you to Carol Clark for her excellent baked goods! They somehow held up very well in Craig’s pack and he was generous enough (or his pack was heavy enough
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Comments (5)
I thoroughly enjoy receiving the Blog’s informing us of your progress.. The pictures are beautiful ! ! !
Stay safe and enjoy the journey.. May God be with you…. Love to all..
Grams
Posted by: Barbara Jones on
Ah, thanks! Glad you all enjoyed Craig’s goodies along with the sunshine!!
Fortified and ready to summit! Love you Craig, Godspeed to all!
Posted by: Carol Clark on
Great work so far Shannon! Get it Skittlefish!!
Posted by: Brian Booth on
Stoked to hear the days are moving at the perfect pace and that the big blue sky is watching you!
Posted by: Tommy on
Sounds like everyone had a well deserved rest! Celebrate your two week anniversary on the mountain today. Hope you get to have another day of some sunshine.
Posted by: Nancie Summerlin on