Denali Team 3: May 15 – June 4 Guides: Tom Kirby and Matt Erpelding
Climbers: Allen Borgardts (Missouri), Robert “Alex” Borgardts (Missouri), Jonathan Fischer (Colorado), David Haimsky (Virginia), Jeffrey Gephart (Michigan), Helle Dam Sorensen (Denmark), Brandon McNalley (Washington), Ryan Canfield (Washington)
Mat called at 1:00pm on May 27th with this dispatch:
“Hey everyone! Yesterday we did a carry to 16,000 feet. The weather was calm at the ridge line and it was very nice out. Since yesterday was such a long long day, today is a rest day. We are planning on pushing up to high camp tomorrow to 17,200 feet. The forecast calls for good weather on Sunday, and if so, we will attempt the summit. Bad weather is coming in on Monday, so we have a small summit window. Let’s hope for the best!”