Mt. McKinley Expedition: Beren & Team Take Another Day at 14K
Greetings from 14,000’ camp on Mt. McKinley. Part any mountain adventure is reacting to the weather conditions. And today’s weather has us waiting, resting and acclimatizing for another day. The team is getting better acquainted as our conversations are ranging much further today than on previous rest day. Our spirits remain high as we sit here in great shape with our cache already stored above the fixed line. Now we're just waiting for a good weather window to make our move to High Camp at 17,000’ and then a bid for the top. So we are patiently waiting: relaxing, drinking tea, and enjoying each other’s company here at 14 camp.
We'll hang tight up here and wait for a good stretch of weather, to go higher. That's all the news from Mt. McKinley and we'll be talking to you soon.
RMI Guide Jake Beren and Team
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Comments (9)
Dear Vince, How are you all fairing waiting this weather out.? I hope you will be able to start again soon. Serena home from Europe this Sat, i was thinking you would be Sun but that seems not to be. At least I will have one of my beloved crew back with me and the little boys. We are fine, just waiting and watching for news from you. I can’t wait for dinner at The Serbian Crown with our favorite meal and just the two of us….I love you, please be careful, come home to us! Lea
Posted by: Lea Vilasi on
We are wondering if you are climbing today? You have a new future climbing partner-Lilah Anne Uchal, born today June 22 at 11:43 am. 7 lbs and 6 oz. Healthy and ready to go! Good luck to you all, as well as to Lilah!!
Kathy
Posted by: kathy Uchal on
Dear Kim, You and your fellow climbers on my mind, watching your progress up “The Great One”. Stay well and enjoy. Can’t wait to see your face and hear the details. Safe travels to the top and back. Love, Janet
Posted by: Janet on
Baz we are thinking of you & your team heaps as we travel through beautiful Laos. I pray for ur safe arrival at the top & back home. We love u & are so proud of u and what u are doing. Can’t wait to hear all about this incredible adventure. U guys rock! Happy tea & chats & I hope ur finding time to laugh & smile baz cos we know how much u love that brother. Love u & thinking of u all x x x
Posted by: Kathryn & Pearse mc kiernan on
Hi Dave! Happy 2nd day of summer! Me and Am are sending beautiful FL weather up! Keep up the Great work! Love, Deb & Amy
Posted by: Deb on
We are doing good weather dances for you here in Austin. I’m confident the weather will clear up and you will be on your way to the top very soon. Enjoy the downtime while you have it. I miss you babe. Stay warm. You are almost there! xoxo - Wen
Posted by: wendi wright on
Glad to hear that you continue to progress and Mother Nature is giving you a day to rest. Sounds like a wonderful adventure so far. We are expecting temperatures near 100, so enjoy the mountain breezes. Cathy & Ken
Posted by: Cathy Crandell on
I just want to ask when this mountain is going to release my husband!!! Well we wait another day here for you daddy(Vince) and hope you are well stay optimistic and rest up as surely your day will come! We love you, Lea
Posted by: Lea vllasi on
Hello everyone at 14000’,Happy June 21st our longest rainiest if thats a word from here in Dublin.Forgot to tell you Barry that Rory McElroy won the US open and small fry news here is, the big clash between Dublin and Kildare on Sunday.I see ye are having the cups of tea hope Barry you brought some good old lyons tea to share. Now again we send you good vibes and energy for the weather to take a turn for the absolute best of sun and clear calm weather. God Bless you all, and may he continue to be with all of ye .Luv u Bazzy
Posted by: carmel ,oliver mc kiernan& family on