Denali Expedition: SUMMIT!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Kiira Antenucci, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Denali
Elevation: 20,310'
Saturday, June 25, 2021 1:18 am PDT
Everything we worked for all came together today. We woke to nearly perfect weather conditions. It was game time. We packed and tied into the rope. A quick downhill gave away to steep terrain up the autobahn. Step by step we worked our way up the mountain. A breeze here and there kissed our cheeks, but all things considered was pretty calm until the summit ridge. One final steep uphill up pig hill brought us to the summit ridge. This is where the winds picked up. But we dug deep and pushed forward to the tippy top. What an accomplishment! The team trained hard, and it showed. They gave it their all and came out on top.
Congratulations team!!
Tired legs and bodies brought us back to our camp where we are resting up for two more big days walking to the airstrip.
Night everyone,
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Kiira Antenucci, Daniel May and Team
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Comments (22)
Congratulations to all. Awesome experience. Love what I am seeing. I can only imagine what it looks like in your eyes. Rest up enjoy the descent and have a hot chocolate lol.
Posted by: John on
Big congratulations That’s so awesome……. big kudos to Jason and Jason ❤️
Posted by: Jo Anne on
N & Y, I am ecstatic for you!!! A big congratulations!!
Posted by: Eric C on
Wow!!!! Awesome job team! Congrats Nathan and Yvonne!!
Make sure to take in all the glory and views at the top! Hope you are having the time of your life!
Be safe and super excited to hear about your stories when you come back. Wooohooo!! Rainie is awaiting for your return!
Posted by: Kalie and Mohit on
Nathan, 安琪 and the Team. 加油! 加油!
Congratulation! we’re so proud of you. Yeah, you made it .
your hard work is paid off. wish all of you good luck and stay safe ,strong and have a safe trip back.
we love you !
Posted by: Linda radsmikham on
Nathan ,Yvonne and Team.
I’m so happy and proud of you guys, I can’t believe you guys had made to the top the highest mountain in USA, I’m sure you two enjoyed one of the best Honey-moon in life. I hope and pray for your safe return home.
Love from Daddy
Posted by: Pheng Radsmikham (daddy) on
BIG TIME CONGRATULATIONS CJ and team! So proud of you - huge goal achieved - can’t wait to hear about it ALL in person. Love, Tante ❤️
Posted by: Eloise on
Congratulations from my recliner chair in sunny California. 80 degrees and gentle ocean breezes while we celebrate your victory. Love Gramps
Posted by: Gramps Richard on
Congratulations to all!!!
Posted by: Uncle Mike on
Congratulations team on reaching the summit!
Posted by: Shannon Smith on
Congrats Nathan, Yvonne, & the whole team!!
Posted by: Karen on
Your Team had the Best Guide Hannah!!! Way to go!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Congratulations to the team, We are happy for the weather holding out enough to get to the top. We have been routing for you the whole time. Blessings from the Larson clan
Posted by: Rick and Jen Larson on
Congratulations Big L. !!!!
I’m so happy for you!
Posted by: Big Cat on
Congrats Nathan & Yvonne!!! So awesome :)
Posted by: Jason on
Congrats on the summit!!! You go CJ!
Posted by: Jean on
CONGRATS!!
Posted by: Shane on
Congratulations on your outstanding achievement! So proud of your team!!!
IngaLisa’s Mom
Posted by: Irene Wickstrom on
Yaaaassssss!!! Congratulations - wishing you a safe trip down. We are so proud of you!
Posted by: Lifted Beauty & Wellness Crew on
Congratulations!!! So glad to hear you all made it, now get back down safely!
Posted by: Elke on
N&Y - Yessssssssssss! Congratulations!
Posted by: Tim on
Way to go!!!
Posted by: Mama J on