AAI Guides Peter Moore and David Gottlieb are leading their Denali Prep team down to lower elevations, this morning. Forecasts are suggesting that wind speeds will increase tonight from 15 MPH up to 60 MPH! Wisely, the group has opted to use the calmer weather to descent part way, where they will build a final camp for their last night on Mount Rainier. This practice of reading the weather mimics the decision-making process on Denali, where changes in the weather can have a drastic impact on any expedition team’s safety and comfort.
