May 16th, 2024
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- View from Motorcycle hill looking back to 11000′ camp. (Eric Simonson)
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- Camp at 11000′ down glacier with Foraker in the distance. (Eric Simonson)
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- 14000’camp looking up to the ridge of the west buttress. (Eric Simonson)
Another productive day on Denali! Team 1 lead by Peter Dale is moving up to 14,000′, where they will set up camp, and settle in for rest and recovery. Camp at 14000′ is filled with many teams from all over globe, and is staffed by the Denali National Park Rangers at their emergency medical facilities.
Team 2 lead by Riley Gilson will be traveling again today where they will encounter motorcycle hill, and windy corner to cache food and supplies at 13,500″. “Motorcycle hill” named because of resemblance to the steep hills in motocross, is one of the first steep hills they will encounter.
Team 3 lead by Justin Sackett is moving to camp at 11000′, with lots of daylight for travel and camp chores as sunset isn’t until 11:00 pm. If above the haze, they will have views straight down the Kahiltna glacier, into the tundra and even the sound. Again rest and recovery and good food so important!
Good luck to our teams! Who’s team are you following?