Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Summit Denali!
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 20,310'
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 10:56 pm PT
The break in wind we had hoped for materialized and this morning was gorgeous. We got going early to take advantage. The Autobahn was chilly as always, but good walking thanks to the efforts of the multicompany guide effort yesterday. We had a bit of wind as we approached the Football Field, and were a bit worried about the winds streaming over the summit ridge. A passing friend described the ridge as savage. As we climbed Pig Hill in relative protection, they seemed to abate and as we crested things were relatively pleasant. We worked our way along the exciting terrain of the summit ridge and around 15:30, stepped onto the top of Denali. We shared some hugs and photos, and then scooted back across to beat the onrush of traffic still coming up. We had a pretty casual walk back, and 12 hours after we started we were back in camp in sunshine, recovering from a mighty day. We'll sleep well tonight, and then start to work our way to the airstrip tomorrow. We will be moving quite a bit with little rest until we reach base camp and the planes arrive to bring us to town. We'll try to stay in touch, but we will be home soon!
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
Comments (7)
Congratulation…Bravo…Well done Pete and crew.
From hoop courts and race ovals of flat IN.
Posted by: Waltero Glover on
Wonderful news! Big congrats to you all!
Posted by: Lisa Hankin on
Congrats to the team! Incredible accomplishment. Get down safe :)
Posted by: Muni on
Could not be happier for all of you. Now get home safely so I can breathe again! Great job…Congratulations
Posted by: Lynn Lico on
That’s WONDERFUL!!! I am SO HAPPY for you all!!! So exciting!!! Safe travels back to camp <3
Posted by: Julie Joyce on
COULD NOT BE HAPPIER FOR YOU ALL!
Posted by: Katrina Karazissis on
So Awesome!! Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Jackie Millen on