Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Hope for Diminishing Winds
Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
Monday, May 27, 2019 - 5:41 PM PT
Winds remained strong overnight and our camp weathered the storm admirably. The combo of strong mountaineering tents, solid anchors, and stout snow walls creates a pretty burly fortress against the elements.
This morning we had some blue sky above us for a couple hours before the clouds eased back in. Winds up high on the West Buttress continue to be strong. We're hopeful that the weather forecast validates and winds will diminish by tomorrow. We might have a short window to summit in the next few days. We'll see what plays out, but we'd like to climb to High Camp tomorrow and hopefully have a chance to summit on Wednesday. We're at the mercy of the weather though, so our schedule remains flexible to her whim.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Comments (7)
Wishing you great climbing weather for the summit bid. I’m hoping that when I wake up in the morning (May 29) I’ll see your personal tracker shows you’re well on your way to the summit.
Take care Tom M and the whole Walter team.
With love
Jacquie
Posted by: Jacquie Byatt on
Let Dan Koster know that his family has been following your blog and we are excited for the summit bid! Glad you weathered the storm and are pushing on to Camp 17,200’!
Go Team Walter!
-Mark Koster
Posted by: Mark Koster on
Sara’s tracker shows you are all on your way to 17k camp. Can’t imagine how excited and determined you must be, getting so close.
Jim, your friends in Annapolis want this for you! Stay in the moment, you earned it.
Team, take care of each other and good luck! Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Hurt on
Wishing everyone calm weather and blue skies for the next few days! You’ve got this!!!!
Posted by: Anna on
Happy to hear you made it through the storm. Sending positive vibes for a success next few days!
Mary Beth
Posted by: Mary Beth on
Piet and comrades, hang in there and wishing you best of luck for the next few days.
Frik.
Posted by: Frik Botha on
Following your posts daily (thank you!) and crossing fingers for a Weds summit - Go Team Walter!
Posted by: Patty Ripley on