Denali Expedition: Gorum & Team Wait For Calmer Winds
Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,200'
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Monday, June 3, 2019 - 5:49 PM PT
When we poked our heads out of the tent this morning, we hoped to see sunny, calm skies beckoning us to climb this mountain. It was definitely sunny, but winds up high were blowing snow into the stratosphere. As much as we hoped to climb today, it was an easy decision to stay put here at 17 Camp. We slept in, reinforced our camp with some big snow walls, told some jokes, and talked about the beach. Fortunately it hasn’t been too windy here in camp. We’ve been able to get out and stretch our legs from time to time, inspect other camps for architectural inspiration, and chat with the neighbors. We can see the tundra from up here, the only green in sight, 15,000 feet below us. We’ll do an early dinner again, and get organized in hopes of climbing tomorrow. At this point it all just depends on what the winds do.
RMI Guide JM Gorum
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Comments (4)
Good luck, Pops! You’ll be on top of the world in no time!
Posted by: Jillian Ludwig on
Praying for cooperative weather in coming days. You are strong!! Our new baby BOY is rooting for you too. Go team!!
- Sam, Brandon, and Logan
Posted by: Sam Wolff on
Good luck JM, Dustin & team!
Posted by: Hari on
Smart choice. I’ve been watching the weather patterns. When the winds calm, I hope all of you safely make the summit. Fingers rossed. Step safe!
Posted by: Susan Moore on