Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Have Best Day - So Far
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 10:23 PM PT
Best day of the trip (so far)! Certainly as far as weather goes, this was a sweet day clear and cloudless at the start, calm and sunny throughout. But also, as far as climbing goes, this was the best. We left 14K at 9:30 AM, which was plenty cool as we were still in shadow. We made steady progress up the steep glacial slopes -breaking a few people's personal altitude records in the process. And then we tackled the steeper ice of the fixed rope section. Topping out the ropes at 16,200 ft in perfect weather (basically we had light sweaters on) it was hard to resist forging on. We went another 90 minutes up the crest of the spectacular West Buttress, passing Washburn's Thumb, we reached 16,800 ft. There we dug a raven-proof cache and left our supplies. Our descent was careful but steady. We reached our 14K camp at 6:10 PM. We got in a good dinner before the sun went behind the mountain at 9 pm. Tomorrow we'll rest.
Best,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Comments (7)
Great progress and keep it up Chris! Stephan
Posted by: Stephan on
You all made it ! wow wow wow! a special shout out to my dear friend Chris Brockmeyer ! can’t wait to see you on the other side ! gwen
Posted by: gwen lourie on
Wow I am loving this news! Go team!!! Dad I am so proud of you, and have been praying for you and the team every step of the way. You are doing the hard work, and you inspire me!! Take in those views and have the best time. Love you so much!! :)
Posted by: Rachel Shoppy on
Yeah yeah!! Go Caryn Go!!!
Posted by: Kat on
Great job team!! I am so proud of you dad and I love you so much!! I was thinking that while I was on a Mediterranean cruise relaxing, you were putting in the work. I will be praying extra hard for you and the team these next couple of days. I love you so much!
P.S.- I am shipping Sammy to a remote island while you are gone :)
Posted by: Rebecca Shoppy on
Great job Tony and All! Keep it up!!!
Posted by: Mike Baron on
WTG team- enjoying best day ever and surpassing personal elevation records. I’m loving the updates and reading about your progress. So proud of you Caryn! Love Mom
Posted by: Divy Karolyi on