Denali Expedition: Smith & Team Rest at 11,000’ Camp
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Kiira Antenucci, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
Wednesday, June 16, 2022 - 8:47 pm PT
Hey-O,
Man did it feel good to sleep in! No alarms just a gradual wake up with no rush to get breakfast going. Twelve hours in a tent can be difficult but it is necessary for the body to adjust to the altitude. It takes a while for the sun to hit camp but once it does it thaws the frost from the tents and turns this frozen camp into a toasty one. While rest was the main goal for today we also needed to sort gear for our carry tomorrow and review some skills with crampons and ice axe. Another team rolled into camp today. It's been quiet here so their presence is welcomed. As the air starts to chill and the sun gets lower we all crawl back into our tents and get ready for the night. Tomorrow will be a fun day getting higher and closer to our objective.
Talk to you tomorrow,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
Comments (6)
Yvonne and Nathan will go even further beyond. Plus Ultra baby
Posted by: Kyle on
Love following your adventure! Stay safe everyone and have an amazing, wonderful time. Sending virtual hugs and lots of love,
IngaLisa’s Mom
Posted by: Irene Wickstrom on
GO TEAM!! This is so exciting!!! My best advice- Don’t eat all your snacks in one day! -Rachel Gomel
Posted by: Rachel on
Really enjoying following this blog! Enjoy your adventure, Nick! We love living vicariously through your adventures and look forward to pictures and stories! Safe travels all!
Love, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Cathy Wenzel on
Go Team! The trip sounds amazing - thank you for the updates! Cheering you from afar. - Nathan & Yvonne’s Aunt Karen & Uncle Steve
Posted by: Karen Jackson on
GO TEAM!!! Sleep well, snack well, climb well. Love, love, love the blogs and CJ’s Garmin.
Posted by: Eloise-Marie Loeffler on