The May 11th team is taking a full rest day at Camp 2 today. Hunkered down as weather moves through the area.

Storm days are when tent life really comes into its own — books get read, card games get played, stories are traded, and big pots of hot food fuel long conversations. It’s a slower pace, but one that quietly knits the team together for the harder days ahead.

Tomorrow, weather permitting, the plan is to back-carry their cache from the pass, bringing those supplies up to Camp 2 and consolidating the team’s position before continuing higher on the mountain.

Take a listen as guide, Mike Poleto out of Aspen, Colorado,  gives us a recap of their day and plans for tomorrow!

—

Family and friends are encouraged to leave comments for their loved ones on this expedition. Please keep in mind that climbers will not be able to see posts or comments until they return to Talkeetna at the end of the expedition.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to this expedition’s Field Reports by entering your email address in the form to the right or below if viewing via mobile. That way, you never miss an update!

Interested in more information about conditions and happenings on Denali? Be sure to also check out the Denali National Park’s Denali Dispatches Blog where they post weekly Field Reports.