July 7, 2011
- Summit Ridge on Denali. (Photo by Michael Bellamy)
About 6 pm Alaska time on July 7, Greg Vernovage and team stood on top of North America. It was a fine day for a climb. Congratulations to all! Three members chose to stay at 14,000 ft. Everyone will reunite tomorrow for the climb back down the route.
Figure 2 days down to base camp, weather permitting. Flights off the mountain also need good weather but it’ll happen. An evening to celebrate in Talkeetna and then it’s flight home.
We’ll keep everyone posted as they head down.
Phil Ershler