The NOLS Denali expedition called from near the base of Karsten's
Ridge at 12,000' last night (6/29).
EVERY EXPEDITION MEMBER REACHED THE SUMMIT. They had a warm,
pleasant climb up to the summit. At the peak they had about 5
degrees Fahrenheit and a light breeze with passing clouds, with
views that were in and out. While descending to 17,000', a storm
began to come in with snow and stronger winds. Everyone is healthy
and happy!
They hope to make it to McGonagall Pass (5,700') tomorrow night and
sometime in the next few days cross the McKinley River (2,000').
From there it is just a few miles of trail to Wonder Lake.
Tentatively, we expect them there around July 2nd. That would put
them back in Palmer on July 3rd. Of course this is all tentative
and depends on snow conditions and the level of the McKinley River.
