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2017 Denali West Buttress Expedition (May 21 – June 10) from May 22nd

Tuesday, May 23, 2017' at 11:01pm
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Guides:

Andrew Yasso
Will Gordon
Calvin Morris

Climbers:

Anya Jones
Dave Nelson
Deanna Brubaker
Greg Andersen
Igor Kropotov
Janet Joy Lee
Karen Nelson
Renaye Dickerson
Rhiannon Brey

Lead guide Andrew Yasso called to let us know that the team made it to Camp 1 (7,800ft) beneath Ski Hill. They woke up to nice weather and packed up camp and made it through some variable conditions. Everyone is snuggled up in their sleeping bags after enjoying a nice meal and they will prepare to carry to 10,000ft tomorrow. ALSO, here is a photo of the crew before flying onto the glacier. 2 days late but it’s good to see everyone nice and clean (they won’t look the same in 3 weeks time).

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