Denali Expedition: Champion & Team Cache Gear around 9,900ft
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 10:11 pm PT
Another solid day in the books. We woke up to clear skies, and cold temperatures. After a later dinner yesterday, we opted for a Slightly more casual start time. After a quick breakfast of granola and blueberries we packed up about 2/3rds of our group food, fuel, gear, and personal food and started up Ski Hill. After many hours of climbing we ran into Dustin's team digging up their cache around 9,900', and decided that would be a good place to put ours. We unloaded all the gear and food we wouldn't need for the next few days, buried it, and marked it with some wands. Then strapped our now empty sleds to our back and made our way back to the base of Ski Hill. We finished the evening up with the weather and some beef burritos. The plan is to move to 11 camp tomorrow if weather allows. Everyone is doing great on this first few challenging days. Check in tomorrow!
RMI Guide Nikki Champion
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Comments (7)
Good job on the first part. Sounds challenging. We’re hoping the weather cooperates and things go smoothly for the team. We love you Pops!
Posted by: Noel, Xander, and Nora on
Sounds like a strong start! We are rooting for you and the team! Sending lots of strength & love!
Posted by: Kelly Jeremy on
What a great update! It sounds amazing. I know Larry is loving every minute of this adventure ! Can’t wait to see pictures too.
Sending our love, Cynthia & Lawrence Madson
Posted by: Cynthia Madson on
What a great update! It sounds amazing. I know Larry is loving every minute of this adventure ! Can’t wait to see pictures too.
❤️ Cynthia & Lawrence Madson
Posted by: Cynthia Madson on
Just wanted to leave a quick hello and say we love you! Safe travels to the whole team ❤️
Posted by: Cody,Amanda,Addie and Ava on
Amazed and following your accomplishments this far..
I believe in you. Stay focused, stay positive, and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this!
Posted by: Teri on
Glad to hear the expedition starting well. Tell Will I am checking in daily and cheering the team on.
Posted by: Lionel on