Denali Expedition: Smith and Team Carry above the Fixed Lines
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 16,200'
Hello readers,
It was a cold morning. The coldest thus far. We packed our bags for our carry and then warmed up with some oatmeal and coffee. Putting in crampons is difficult when your fingers hurt and takes longer when you pause to warm them up before the next crampon. With time and cold fingers, we all suited up for our walk uphill.
It's a steep hill out of camp. Not much of a warmup, but we cruised up it and got to the fixed line. The fixed lines are quite steep and have blue ice underneath the snow. It's engaging climbing as we ascend the slope. It warmed up fast on our climb and we were back to base layers and sweat in no time. We cached our gear at the top of the fixed lines at 16,200'. It's great views from there of everything below us. It's a Crazy feeling sitting on the side of a big mountains with snowy mountains and peaks all around. Just gorgeous. After an hour or so sitting at 16200' we made Our way back to camp. It was a productive day, and we are ready for our sleeping bags and rest day tomorrow.
The rest will be productive for our bodies to gear up for our final push to high camp and the summit.
Goodnight, all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
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Comments (3)
Very excited about your progress! You are nailing it! Be safe, have fun and take lots of pics! You are a bunch of bad asses!!!!!!♥️♥️
Posted by: Carol Bradley on
That is So Awesome Hannah!!! All the BEST to you and your team!!!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Keep up the great work team! Hope the weather is good as you prepare for the summit!
Posted by: Shannon R Smith on