Denali Expedition: Schmitt & Team Carry Gear to 17,000ft Camp
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, June 14, 2021 - 9:31 pm PT
Today we carried supplies and personal gear up to 17,000' Camp. The team performed amazingly for their first time on fixed lines and dealing with thousands of feet of exposure and running belays.
We floated past other teams, seemingly effortlessly as they cached lower on the West Buttress, but we were moving so efficiently and the day was perfectly clear and windless, so we decided to cache all the way at 17,000' Camp.
It’s now 8 o’clock in the evening and we are about to enjoy some dinner and a much deserved night of rest.
All the best from the team at 14,000' Camp.
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Thinking of everyone as you prepare to summit! Stay safe and strong ! Enjoy the adventure !
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