Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Set up Camp at 11,000’
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
Monday, May 17, 2021 - 11:40 pm
We had one more big day before we get a reprieve. This morning we found a light coating of snow in everything when we looked out of the tents, but blue skies and perfect conditions to pack up camp and move to 11,000' Camp. We were packed and moving by 9.45, and 6.5 hours later, we rolled into 11,000' Camp comfortably, though happy to be more or less done with our sleds.
We're settled in to a great camp now, with our cook tent much improved from last camp's. We'll be here for several days, so it's nice to be comfortable. We'll duck down just a little bit and grab our cache tomorrow, but otherwise the program is rest, after a couple big days. We'll check in tomorrow.
RMI Guides Pete, Chase, Matias, and team
Comments (6)
Great to see you out in your element, Jason!
Great pics. Sending good-weather, best-health vibes!
Posted by: Terry Scalia on
The inner pride you gain is so good, but impossible to share. Only you and those with you, or who have done it before, truly understand. Bill Bussey
Posted by: Bill Bussey on
So proud Matt - this is amazing. we’re following you and can’t wait to hear about it when your back. Love Dad
Posted by: Mitchell Fry on
Hey Marc & team - awesome pix so far. Best wishes for an epic summit. Olga
Posted by: Olga on
You got this Matt! Be careful on the way back down.
Posted by: Jeff Sparky Leach on
Good luck Jason!
Posted by: Beth and Bill on