03.06.2005
June 2nd, Valeri and Raphael climbed to the top of McKinley mountain by classic route. Ascent and way down from Camp (at 4300 meters) to Camp took 9 hours . Temperature on the top -40 C, the weather is unstable.
Before this ascent they have had two McKinley attempts.
At June 3rd they plan to go down to BC and have a rest for 2-3 days.
Then they are going to climb new route on the South Face of Mackinley. Overall is 3000 meters.
They feel good and cheerfully.
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