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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Reach Summit!

May 30, 2023

Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Emma Lyddan

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 20,310'

The RMI May 7th Denali Expedition led by RMI Guide Mike Walter, reached the summit of Denali Monday May 29th. The team has safely returned to their 17,000' and will continue their descent to the airstrip over the next few days.

Congratulations to all the climbers!

Comments (12)

Hey Mike, Just wanted to say Hello from your old friend The Leprechaun. I made life long friends on that trip. Hope your still laughing.

Posted by: DAVID E WOODS on 3/26/2024 at 10:58 am

Mike Walter: How many consecutive summits is this for you on Denali?! Congratulations!

Posted by: Lee Hoedl on 6/22/2023 at 10:08 am

Perfect timing—To summit on May 29th; (Happy Birthday Jason!)

Posted by: Greg Hess on 6/1/2023 at 11:29 am

Raising a glass of tequila in your honor Congrats to all and Scott C !

Posted by: Kim H on 5/31/2023 at 3:10 pm

Scott, all of Sunrise/Sunset is proud of your accomplishment. Looking forward to hearing the ‘Whole’ story.

Posted by: John Wisniewski on 5/31/2023 at 2:41 pm

Congratulations to all and, in particular, my adventure pal, Bags Gray!

Posted by: Bruce Toien on 5/30/2023 at 10:04 pm

Congratulations to all ! Safe travels back

Posted by: Shelley Nash on 5/30/2023 at 3:15 pm

Congratulations all! That’s fantastic! All the hard work has paid off. Looking forward to hearing all about the adventure. My burning question for Scott Crist; better, or worse experientially than the Grand Canyon “adventure” ??!!! :-)

Posted by: Cynthia A on 5/30/2023 at 10:57 am

Congratulations to the whole team and especially to Uncle Steve!!! We love you!!! Have a good hike and journey home everyone- you deserve it!!!
Love, Jean & Tony

Posted by: Jean M. on 5/30/2023 at 10:19 am

Yeah Team! So excited that your hard work and perseverance were rewarded! Brett while you were standing on top of North America VGK punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals! Game 1 is Saturday. Guessing you’ll be there!

Posted by: Dianne on 5/30/2023 at 9:44 am

Yayyyy!! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone! Great achievement

Posted by: Kim on 5/30/2023 at 9:27 am

Congratulations everyone! I can’t wait to see some of your photos. Have a safe descent and safe travels home!

Also, somebody tell Brett the Golden Knights are going to the Stanley Cup Final!

Posted by: Brian W. on 5/30/2023 at 9:07 am