Thursday, June 26, 2008

Moving up slowly

Dave called last night from about 16,500 ft on the Harper Glacier.  They were able to move up yesterday, but Dave said they were shoveling a trail thru the new deep snow that has been falling.  They were wading thru waist deep snow for 6 hours yesterday before they had to call it good and set up camp.  They aren't moving fast anymore, but are making progress.  They are hoping to be to their high camp at almost 18,000 ft near Denali Pass today.   We'll see how the trail breaking goes...

2 comments:

Austin said...

Way to go Mike... Kids are screamimg go Mike as I type. We are on vacation for the next 10 days and I'm hoping I will find a computer and connection in Costa Rica to follow your push to the top... It is so cool to see you move toward your dreams. It Keeps us focused on our own.

Cheers and best of luck and adventure

Yer bud Austin and family

Tom said...

hhhmmmm, yes, what Austin said.... our dreams too. Thought of you at bluegrass in the park and wading in the Atlantic and dancing till I dropped on Tuesday. Breath that precious thin air and befriend those stars. You are doing the god's work for all of us. thanks.

from your little sister with love and clarity,
Sooze