Mt. McKinley Expedition: Mallory & Team on Summit!
Hey RMI this is Linden Mallory calling from the summit of Mt. McKinley. It's about 6 PM here in Alaska July 7th. We got up to the top a few minutes ago. We just had a spectacular day of climbing. Crystal clear all day, clouds down below stretching way off to the North Slope of Alaska and to the south you can see all the way towards Talkeetna. You can’t see the ocean but other than that it's absolutely gorgeous. And to top it all off there is a half moon hanging above the summit.
The team is doing great, we made good time and climbed well. We are celebrating right now, taking some photos. We are going to pack up and head down in a few moments get back to high camp. We will check in once we get down there. Take care.
RMI Guide LInden Mallory
RMI Guide Linden Mallory checks in from the summit of Mt. McKinley.
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Comments (32)
Congratulations and warm wishes to you all from Medford,Mass.Special congratulations to Paul Colaneri what a wonderful accomplishment. We are so happy for you. Your Proud co-workers.
Posted by: ann on
yeah Willie and congratulations to all - how exciting, can’t wait to see photos. So proud of you…envious too. Be safe !
Posted by: Aunt Chrissy in Colorado on
I am so happy and proud of my son and the whole team. I admire your courage. Good luck on the way down. I miss you and can’t wait for you to get home. Love, Mom
Posted by: Frances Marini on
Paul, Congratulations! your dedication paid off, what a great accomplishment. Great weather waiting for you at home. ;-)
Posted by: Peter Sickles on
Congratulations Paul! way to go!!!! We have to celebrate when you get home. WOOOWWWWW
We are all happy for you. Have a safe return.
Posted by: Peter & Yamilett on
So happy for you and the entire team Paul! We have been closely following you on the blog and it has been very interesting. We are so proud of you! Safe Home.
Posted by: Nan Sickles on
Congratulations Matt and the whole team! You inspire me to climb more mountains here in Montana!What a great accomplishment! Continue your safe journey home!
cyndy
Posted by: cyndy andrus on
Congratulations Uncle Frank and team! What an accomplishment. I can only imagine how thrilled you are! Stay safe on the way down.
Posted by: Michelle M on
Congratulations to the group. Frank - we are proud of the accomplishment. Did you plant the flag?
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy on
Congratulations to Frank and the entire team!! As the guy who got Frank into this crazy sport I will share with all of you what Frank told me after we climed Mt. Shasta 7 or 8 years ago…“I just wanted to go camping.” Well done old man!
Posted by: Mike Behr on
Very exciting birthday for Erin. She is so proud of you, Will, and excited for the whole team. Step 1 complete, now get everone home safely! Congratulations.
Posted by: Chris on
Congratulations to everyone from your fans at Tucson Medical Center for making the summit. what a great accomplishment. Frank, I still think you are crazy :)
Posted by: Steve Bush on
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”
Congratulations on such a stellar achievement, we’re all proud to have been a virtual part of your experience!
Posted by: Susan on
Congrats to the team on reaching the summit! I imagine its a feeling that will continue to feel good for a lifetime. We, in Tucson, are proud of you, Frank. Inspiring.
Posted by: Lisa in Tucson on
Congratulations everyone…I can’t imagine the excitement you all must be feeling. For now this is the closest I will get to the mountain so thanks for doing all the hard work so I can live vicariously through your strength and courage. Frank, I am sooooo glad you were able to summit. Could you imagine if you had to do this mountain all over again? Come home soon, your wife is missing you dearly : - )
Posted by: Terri on
Congratulations everyone!!!
Posted by: Matt on
So happy for the whole team! You are brave and tenacious souls - each and every one of you!! Paul I am soooooooooooo thrilled you summited. Those “work-outs” finally payed off. :-)
Posted by: Laurie Colaneri on
Congratulations to all! and glad to hear that it was a clear summit ascent… Will be thinking about you on your descent.
Alysse in the Forest
Posted by: Alysse on
WHOO HOO!! A Summit on my 30th birthday!! I am very excited for you Will and the rest of the team. It was great to hear from you at 5am this morning safe at 17Camp. GREAT JOB!
Posted by: Erin Lorenc on
Congratulations! All of you have definitely lucked out with the weather and got the experience of a lifetime. We hope you have a safe and speedy trip back down to basecamp. Can’t wait to see pictures! Go Willie!
Posted by: PA Lorenc Family on
Congrats Willie! We can’t wait to see the pictures. The kids can’t believe how far up it is!
Posted by: Todd L & Family on
Wow!!! You all did it!!! You should be so proud of yourselves. What an accomplishment. Safe trip back down. Good job! Willie, I’m so proud of you. I knew you could do it!
Posted by: Lorraine Lorenc on
Will Lorenc and the rest of the climbing team. Great excitment here that you all made it safely.
Take lots of pictures we want to see a scrap book of your adventure on your return.
Posted by: Jerry & Elaine Lorenc on
Bravo to all of you! But especially to my friends Jur & Boris. Enjoy the ‘walk’ down and take care. Ciao, Marco de Vries
Posted by: marco de vries on
Congratulations Frank, Linden and the whole team. You guys are amazing! Can’t wait to see the pictures Frank.
Have a safe climb down the mountain.
Posted by: Connie S. on
Congrats to Frank and the team! Great job, now come home safe!
Posted by: Jeff A. on
Congrats Frank and the whole team! Be safe on the decent. All is well here. Way to go!
Posted by: Griff on
Woohooo!! Good job everyone! Dad- you da man :) Love you!!!
Posted by: samantha marini on
Frank and Team - Way to go!!! How awesome that you had such a perfect day to cap off this accomplishment. I am so very proud of you! XO Laurie
Posted by: Laurie M on
Woo Hoo! Congratulations! I can breathe again. All is well here! Enjoy and be safe coming down.
Posted by: Judy on
WOW!! What a huge accomplishment!! We are there with you and feeling the excitement!! Stay safe ...can’t wait to see you!!...take it slow !!
Posted by: Hickey family on
Frank, congratulations!!!!! i feel thrilled right along with you! i didn’t think you could top June 1, 2010, but you went ahead and did it! come down slow and steady, i’ve got another mountain (of reality) waiting for you! linda
Posted by: Linda on