Well I'm sure they are all a bit disappointed, but they gave it a great shot. They left from high camp yesterday afternoon and descended to 14,000 camp. They had been at high camp for a week, and watched a bunch of snow fall and the wind blow up high for most of their stay. High camp is a tough place to hang out and most groups are pretty tired and weakened by the end of a 7 day stay at that altitude. The forecast isn't looking good thru the weekend and it sounds like everyone was ready to come on down.
Sometimes it just comes down to luck on Denali... They did everything they could to position themselves to summit, they worked very hard to get there, and the weather shut them down.
They will be working their way down to basecamp in the next day or so and fly out to Talkeetna by the end of the week.
7 comments:
Bravo Team !!!! Be proud of all your teamwork and all around efforts. We are so proud of you all, and awed by your adventurous spirits. Safe steps all the way home, and enjoy these final days of the journey too! Blessings, Beth Rudy and family
Paul R. and Chris, Good job guys! safe steps all the way home. We miss you and look forward to your safe and speedy return. What an amazing adventure to share. Summer warmth and family awaits you both in the lower 48!:) love, Beth, Joe, Matt, Sarah, Ben and Jim
Great effort team; can't imagine the feelings you all have about the summit but we are all in awe of your attempt!! Club gang looks forward to hearing your tales, Dave C.
Great job everyone...the one thing you can't control is the weather. Although I'm sure you are disappointed, you've done a marvelous job! Take care on the way down. Again, great job.
Great job everyone, mother nature spoke her voice this time...Francois next time you attemp Denali I'll be there to lend a hand with the good weather.
Safe journey home.
Ciao,
Steve
Adam Martindale's Grandad, is proud of his achievement- he did all he could and Keith wishes him happy returns on his birthday.
adam, Happy Birthday lots of love
mum,dad and ben.
don't be too disappointed see you soon
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