Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Rest Day at 14K Camp
Today we slept until the sun crested the West Rib of Denali, quickly warming the zero degree nip of the night. Another great bacon, bagel and coffee breakfast with stories around the posh house quickly lead to the post noon hour. The team had a few hours to rest and hydrate. The afternoon brought training for the fixed lines and running belays we'll encounter on our final carry tomorrow. The crew is very excited to be in the final preparations leading to our summit bid, hopefully a few days from now.
The weather continues to be absolutely wonderful. Keep the positive vibrations coming our way and we'll be in touch soon.
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Garrett Stevens, & Erik Endert
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June 14, 2011
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Hello ALL mountaineers… Folks send their admiration.. Tim and Justin. Thinking of lots of questions to ask ...such as ...see any wildlife along the way?, see the aurora borealis lights? are you sunburn? This must be a life altering experience as you move upward toward the Arctic.
I am enjoying all of the updates. Many thanks!!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Halls on
Hey Steve, Ashleigh, Mom and I took a walk at 10pm Tuesday night just to get out and see the full moon. Just like the movie “An American Tale” we were looking at the moon possibly when you and your group were. How cool. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you’ll succeed. Bye for now. Dad
Posted by: Nick Doinidis on
Josh & Craig, wishing you guys an awesome summit! All the best to the entire group. Can’t wait to hear about it!
(The loop has been asking when you’re going to return to running? :))
Good luck!
Jenny & Nathan
Posted by: Jen & Nathan Miller on
hey uncle ben!
it’s cristina! it’s my 18th birthday today and i would like to give a shoutout to you! i love you and stay safe!
love always,
cristina :)
Posted by: Cristina Armbruster on
BEN, KEEP ON TREKING. CANDLE LIT STILL GLOWING
CARM
Posted by: carmen armbruster on
CRAIG,
LOVE HEARING ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY THRU THE BLOG - VERY, VERY EXCITING TO HEAR YOU AND JOSH ARE WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF THE SUMMIT! GOOD LUCK TO YOU, JOSH AND THE REST OF THE TEAM ON THE REMAINDER OF THE CLIMB
LOVE MOM & DAD
Posted by: CRAIG SCHINN, SR. on
Since I’m not a part of the team anymore, I can blog, I guess. From Steve’s Spot Connect, I suspect you summmitted today. If so, congratulations to all of you! I’m just sorry I wasn’t allowed to go with you, but I’ve decided I’ll summit next year. We had multiple crevasse falls (Paul went in well over his head once) on the way out, so be careful! BTW, it’s HOT in Georgia!
Posted by: J.Y. Jones on
WHAT CAN WE AT DUBLIN EYE SURGERY CENTER SAY -
“DR. JONES YOU’RE THE MAN!”
HIGH FIVE TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM MATES!!
YOU MAKE US PROUD! :) :)
DUBLIN EYE SURGERY CENTER STAFF….
Posted by: DUBLIN EYE SURGERY CENTER STAFF on
Great to know mother nature has open her window for an assent. Hope the weather hold well. Good Luck to all
Posted by: Peter Tobin on
I’m stoked for the team! Good luck on the final carry and move to 17K, as well as your summit bid. I hope the weather continues to be kind. Stay safe and enjoy the remainder of your adventure. G- love you, can’t wait to see you.
Posted by: Barbarina Sprinkle on
Almost there how exciting! I’m on the way to NYC. Will continue to follow the blog from there. Miss and love you Ben,dot
Posted by: dottie on
DEAREST BEN, I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO
THE SUMMIT. THIS IS SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHMENT. YOU ARE
ALMOST THERE. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, YOUR GUIDE AND
YOUR TEAMMATES. MAY YOU CONTINUE WITH GOOD WEATHER
TO THE SUMMIT AND BACK. GOD IS WITH YOU.
LOVE,
MA
Posted by: CARMEN KEEGAN on