Denali Expedition: Smith & Team Retrieve Cache, Enjoy Day at 14,000 Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Dustin Wittmier, Devin Guffey
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
What a day,
Clear skies greeted us this morning creating a very brisk morning. Once again camp was quiet with the cold. As the sun broke over the mountain and warmed camp it became alive. Teams started moving around going various directions whether it was heading toward 17,000' Camp or going down to the 13,500' cache. For us it was going down to our 13,500' cache. We made fast work grabing our gear and getting back to camp. After a lunch break we went for a walk to the Edge of the World. You can see all the way down to our first camp at 7,800'. Its a long fall over the edge but makes for great hero shots. Everyone got belayed onto the rock (much like the rock from lion king) and got great photos, ice axe in hand, big smiles and thousands of feet of relief below them. As for tomorrow we are in a holding pattern with weather and logistics. No matter what we end up doing tomorrow it will be a good day and is all apart of our journey to the top.
All the best,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
Comments (7)
Julia—You are our HERO . only you can reach for the stars. Happy 20th on the 20- My 80th Bday is also today. Ricardo y Norita - Tio Richard.
Posted by: Ricardo J Ferro on
Happy 20th birthday to my amazing & brave niece, Julia! You are beautiful inside and out! Love you so much!
Poupou
Posted by: Poupou on
Happy 20th Bday Julia! Cheering you on from Miami!! Stay safe and enjoy your journey!
Posted by: Nanette Torano on
To Steven Pivnik:
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY Daddio❤️ We love and miss you so much!! Hope you’re safe and having a blast, bring us back a rock or something ❤️
Xo, Ro, T, and Mom
Posted by: Rochelle Pivnik on
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
JULIA JOHANSSON
Hope you are having an AMAZING EXPERIENCE.
We love you and miss you .
Stay safe and be well :)
Posted by: Abinaders on
Happy Golden Birthday Julia!! 20 on the 20th!!! We are all routing for you and the team to make it safe and sound to the summit. You got this!!! Love you so much and have a beautiful birthday!!!
Posted by: Stefan Johansson on
Absolutely STUNNING! What an adventure for the memory bank this trip is! Thank you for sharing! Onward and upward!
Posted by: Judy and Dale collins on