Mt. McKinley Expedition: Beren & Uchal Commentary from 17,000’
Hello from 17,000’. The increasing wind and snow have made the decision to go up or down an easy one, conditions dictate that we sit here and bide our time until the weather clears up. Nearly 2 feet of snow has fallen and drifted around camp and we take periodic forays into the weather to shovel out camp, clear off tents and do weather dances.
We are safely ensconced behind solid walls with enough food and fuel to weather some time up here. Cross your fingers and we'll keep you posted as things hopefully progress. Our spirits remain high and every few hours we will pile into one tent to swap stories and shoot the breeze.
For now a little forced R & R, is the best way to deal with the mountain. So, we'll sit it out until new options present themselves. That's all from 17. This is Jake, Mike and the crew hanging tough on Mt. McKinley.
Listen to Jake and Mike's "Tent Bound Things Considered" Commentary below...
Tent Bound Things Considered by Jake Beren & Mike Uchal
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Comments (10)
WHOOHOO!! Go Team! So great to hear you have reached 17’000… bring on the summit! I can’t even imagine how you are all feeling at this point but know that we are thinking of you every day and praying that the weather will co-operate. Barry we love you brother. Say a prayer for us too. It’s raining 24/7 here in Vang Vieng, Laos, South East Asia so we might not get to go “tubing”, everybody AWWWW (joking!). Obviously you have a lot more to be thinking about :) God bless you all and may you have the most incredible experience on reaching that summit. Irish love and hugs XXX
Posted by: Kathryn & Pearse Mc Kiernan on
Gilbert are you there…...we have heard from Jake and Mike….where are you? Hope the wind calms down soon and you all can move to the top!
Posted by: Chris chase on
LOVED listening to you for three minutes! Happy B’day, Jake!! Tell Dave W that he’s missed @ work and there are a few “TGIF” e-mails waiting for him. He’ll explain (LOL). Lookin’ fwd to photos and stories of the excursion. Best thoughts to all as you patiently sit it out… -Alan
Posted by: Alan Zimmelman on
Happy Summit, Vince and TEAM! We’ve been following your daily posts as you near the top… Best wishes GO VINCE! From the minions in the Management Office…
Posted by: FOAA TEAM on
yaaa your almost there i love u be safe miss you love kiss you robin
Posted by: Robin on
Hope the weather will break soon and you all can make your summit…we will do some weather dances here in South Carolina. Stay strong and positive that better weather is on the way. Miss you Gilbert. March,Sue,Grey,dad and I send our love. Hope to hear good news soon.
Posted by: Chris chase on
Hey, Clay—hang in there, friend, almost there! I’ll join in a weather dance here in Denver and maybe it’ll help. Keep safe and hope to hear the next dispatch from the summit!! :) MJ
Posted by: Mary Jo Drew on
Dave Gee…Fingers are crossed that the weather will break and you guys have the chance to either summit or get down the mountain! Making it to where you are is a huge accomplishment! I’m proud of you. Lots of people here thinking of you and the team. Stay strong. Enjoy the downtime, while you have it. I miss you and hope you get home soon! Be safe, babe. xoxo Love, Wen
Posted by: Wendi Wright on
Happy summit Jim! Looks like you picked great weather days. Thinking of you and can’t wait to hear all about it. Have fun and be careful…
Love you.
Posted by: jackie on
Happy Birthday Jake! I hope the weather breaks for you guys today and you get a Bday summit! Love to you on your 30th!! Have fun stay safe
Posted by: Hannah on