Denali Expedition: Champion & Team Arrive in Talkeetna
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Welcome to the first dispatch for the May 14th Denali Climb!
After a busy few days, getting to Talkeetna, and spending all day yesterday packing and preparing for the upcoming expedition, we went to bed hoping to fly the following morning.
We woke up early, called K2, and made our way to the hangar by 8 AM, dressed and ready to fly. Spirits were high, and we were optimistic. We loaded the planes and changed into our climbing gear. Unfortunately, the weather closed in on the mountain, and we entered a waiting period.
That waiting period extended into the afternoon and evening. We filled our day with a late morning coffee, walks to the river, a sanity run by Leif and me, and yet another dinner in town.
We will wake up again tomorrow and hope to fly. Until then, we enjoy the warm food and hot showers.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
Comments (6)
Tim & climbing crew: Hope all is going well on your climb &/or descent -as iam just getting into the RMI blog 1st time to follow your expedition up Denali - after our Alaska Land & Sea cruise -as I took your pic down by river in Talkeetna before your climb ( 1 of the group of 14 you met )
Posted by: Pete Sturos on
Good Luck and enjoy your adventure!
Posted by: Priscilla on
Tim and team Looking forward to this great adventure! You look totally prepared and will be sending prayers and positive weather conditions for your first day! Teri
Posted by: Teri on
Wish you all the best!! Our group of 14 were there the day before and met you down by the river. Will be fun to follow your blog!
Posted by: Beth on
What a trip! So exciting. Want to know all about your adventure. LM is loved at home.
Posted by: Candace Wade on
Enjoy every moment! You all look ready for this amazing adventure!
Can’t wait to follow your journey!
Posted by: Cynthia Madson on