Zach sent me this photo of the team, loaded up and ready to head to Talkeetna.
They will drive about 2.5 hours north of Anchorage, stopping for a bite to eat and to refuel on coffee. Upon arriving at the sleepy village of Talkeetna, they will drop their gear and supplies off at the airstrip and continue to the National Park Service headquarters to register with the NPS. Each Denali team is also required to attend an orientation, presented by an NPS Ranger, that outlines proper mountain etiquette and helps climbers better understand the dangers of climbing a big mountain like Denali.
After the NPS stop, they will head back to the airstrip where every piece of gear and every food bag needs to be weighed for the flight into the Range. The staff at Talkeetna Air Taxi does a great job of helping us get our climbers organized and into their aircraft for the amazing 45 minute flight into Base Camp.
The weather looks pretty good for flying today, but it is by no means a bluebird, clear day, so let's keep our fingers crossed that the team can fly onto the glacier.
Standing by...
Wishing you all a good trip and a decent weather window for your summit. We will be following your endevours. Bob - we know you only grew that beard so you look old enough to get a drink in a bar - extra insulation my arse!
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and Assynt Mountain Rescue Team-
Great to hear that Steve's bag has been retrieved. The boys loved seeing Daddy this morning - Good Luck and here's hoping the weather is kind to you. Tropical here!! Dawn, Tom and Robert Hale xxx
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