Denali Expedition: Smith & Team Ready for the Summit!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 17,000'
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 8:47 pm PT
Hello readers!
Today we waited for our two guides to rejoin the team. A light wind kept the air chilly even with the intensity of the sun. Although the air temperature may read negative five, with the sun it feels a lot more comfortable and the tents can get well into the 70s. Freeze or fry they say on the mountain. We are well rested and our bodies adjusting to the altitude. We are ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is the big day that we have all been waiting and training for. Tomorrow we try to summit Denali. The weather forecast looks promising. Maybe a bit windy at times but we are hoping it holds fair and allows Us to stand on top. Everyone is excited and anxious for the day to be here. Please send all the best of vibes our way. We will take them all! Hopefully the next dispatch is us saying we stood tall on the tallest peak in North America.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
Comments (12)
Good vibes and prayers for everybody for a beautiful experience on Denali!!
So excited for you TommyMACK!
Posted by: Pete & Tracy on
Good luck to everyone summiting! Have a safe climb and enjoy the experience!
Posted by: kyle on
Good luck on getting to the summit. I was supposed to be with you folks, but I had to drop out. I hope to be there next year to redeem myself. Jim
Posted by: Jim O’Donnell on
Good luck to you folks going for the summit. I dropped out of your team, and I have been following your progress. I hope to be out there next year to redeem myself.
Posted by: Jim O’Donnel on
Hannah and Team!!! You all have an Incredible Guide with Hannah!! I wish you ALL the BEST getting to the SUMMIT!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Good luck with the summit tomorrow!
Posted by: Amy O on
Good luck Shane and team!!!!! Keep going! We are so proud of you all! You’re almost there!
Posted by: Allie Lewis on
Good luck everybody! You all kickass!
Posted by: Audrey Ferrara on
Good luck on the summit!! You are all amazing! Fingers crossed that the weather held out!
Posted by: Brooklyn Bradley on
Almost there!
Best wishes for a safe and swift summit Sydni and the rest of the team!
The view of the peak from the Denali Overlook Inn webcam looks stunning today.
Posted by: Carl Healy on
Best wishes for a safe and successful summit for everyone! Get it, Sydni!
Posted by: Danielle Netherton on
We are so excited for you all and anxiously await your next update. Stay safe and travel strong.
Posted by: Debbie Guastella on