Mt. McKinley Expedition: Beren & Team Training at 14,000’
Hello, this is Jake Beren with the RMI McKinley Expedition. We would like to wish everybody a Happy Father's Day from 14,000 feet on Denali.
Today we rested at camp and used the opportunity to practice our fixed line and running belay techniques to get ready for the upper mountain. With the weather system kind of sitting over the mountain right now it looks like we might have another day or two here at our 14,000’ camp. But our fingers are crossed that will be heading up to 17,000’ and then getting our chance at a summit attempt in the not too distance future.
So wish us well from down low. Again, Happy Father's Day to all the proud papas out there.
We'll be checking in from either here or higher up. Thanks everybody, and will be talking to you soon.
More to Explore
Mt. Rainier: June 19th - Summit!
June 19, 2011
Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Move to 9,500’
June 19, 2011
Comments (7)
Hey Barry!OMG! nearly at the summit now babe,ah so proud off ya hun,you & all the team are doing amazing.I am following your every step.So much is happening back here Barry cant even believe it myself, cant wait to tell ya all the exciting news.I’m praying for you everyday day babe Love you & stay stronge, can’t wait to see you. xxx Leah
Posted by: leah on
Hi John!
Dad & I are keeping in touch with your progress, and hoping all is going well!! “Bo” and “Gim” are getting along fine. Emily is staying w/us, next week!! Hope the weather cooperates for your summit!
Mom
Posted by: clarice Weiss on
Vince, i hope you are able to continue soon that the sky’s turn clear and blue….we miss you and can’t wait to hear all your stories! Stay strong and focused and know we are waiting for you our daddy and my husband…...we love you so much. Xxooooo
Lea
Posted by: Lea vilasi on
Hi John - We’re watching the blog from here at 5430 ft. I hope you’re getting rested and are staying strong for the climbing ahead. I hope the Snickers bars are holding out. Good luck with the climbing ahead - should be great. - Chris
Posted by: Chris Whittaker on
Great job Clay, these idle days tend to disrupt discipline,keep your food plan and stay strong, this is where you need to stay focused, you will need every drop of strength for the final shot to the summit.
Posted by: Gonzalo Gonzalez on
The old proverb says"Good things come to those who wait,lets replace good with great Go team Jake.We will continue to send positive vibes and prayers yer way so that the bad weather will be replaced by beautiful sunshine and a safe passage to the next step and then the summit.Barry we send you lots of love and light and Kathryn & Pearse are keeping tabs on you ,they are on the slow boat to Laos now. Rory is browned off if you get my drift which pleases him .Luv u and Goodluck
Posted by: carmel ,oliver mc kiernan& family on
Hi everyone, it sounds like you all are doing fine and working your way up the mountain. I hope the bad weather moves out soon and lets you all continue on your trip to the summit. Stay strong and and be safe. I love you and miss you Anne Gilbert.
Chris (Anne Gilbert’s mom)
Posted by: chris chase on