A Stubborn Mountain
Posted on March 25th, 2010 by sarah_hassell
The team moved via skis to a new camp on the other side of Mt. Dickey to evaluate a different route. Mt. Dickey is clearly not in the mood for climbers – the back route looked even worse than the front. All day and all night the team can hear the rumblings of avalanches – a constant reminder that safety is the first priorty.
Last night they camped in the Ruth Amphitheater amid starry skies and under the shadow of Denali. It remains brisk; their camp, facing north, took several hours to thaw this morning and Mike reported that everything – even the sleeping bags – were coated with a thick layer of ice.
The plan today is to climb a nearby minor peak. Pictures are promised once the team flies out tomorrow and back to Talkeetna.