Denali Expedition: Smith & Team Take Rest Day with Chess Tournament
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
Hello again,
Today we decided to take our rest day. All night the wind battered our tents and send snow swirling between the rain fly and tent body. The gusts kept up until the morning but later subsided and turned into a calm, bright, hot day. The team enjoyed the warm weather. They occupied themselves with a chess tournament. They are currently playing for seeding. Tomorrow we are looking to make our carry to 13,600' and Tuesday move to 14,000' Camp. Weather looks to be in our favor, so keep sending those good weather vibes our way the next couple days. Now we must catch some sleep for our day tomorrow.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
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Comments (8)
I’m just here for some quality Patrick comments.
Posted by: Will on
Helloooo Tommy from Sunriver!
Keep up the good work. Love you miss you!
Chess? You have this hands down. I’m sure you’re in the finals, if I had to place a bet.
Posted by: Linda Barrow on
Hey Hannah!!!
Have you told your team they have one of the BEST guides?!?! Ok I will….“Hey Hannah’s team, You all have one of the Best guides out there!!”
Climb Strong!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Tom! This is living the dream! Good luck everyone! Rooting for you all!!!
Posted by: Audrey Ferrara on
Did T. Mackenzie disclose being the #2 Seed for his Elementary School in Chess(state tournament),Back in 2002? Good luck everyone!
Posted by: Tom mackenzie on
Looks like a good trip so far and sounds fun to mix in a chess tournament during downtime (hope Tom goes easy on everyone). Sending good vibes to the team! Stay safe.
Posted by: Kyle on
Keeping the team in mind and in prayers. Hoping the weather is great for you and that Shane wins the chess tournament lol.
Posted by: Patrick Moore on
Good luck on the move tomorrow! You are doing great! Hang in there!!
Posted by: Brooklyn Bradley on