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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Postpone Summit Attempt

May 27, 2012

Posted by: Mike Walter, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Pete Van Deventer called and the team is at 17,200' and are positioned for their summit attempt. The weather changed and the winds were high so they postponed their attempt one day. The team will be going for it tomorrow and hope to give us a call from the summit. RMI Guides Mike Walter & Pete Van Deventer

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Comments (5)

Now we have to think of you for a whole another day already because of the stinking weather! NOT!!

You know of course that your Mom and I would be thinking of you even if you were not on a mountain such as Denali!

Hope it happens today for you all.. Be safe and I love you Mom.xoxoxo

Posted by: Ginny & Bob on 5/28/2012 at 10:33 am

I’m on pins and needles. Miss you, Rich. XO

Posted by: Christina Doren on 5/28/2012 at 9:31 am

Well said, Erik. Agreed.

Posted by: Carrie on 5/28/2012 at 12:02 am

As you summit and achieve victory both individually and as a team, I think it a great tribute that such a feat of sacrifice, perseverance and survival happens on a day honoring men and woman who gave their all for us. We’ll say a prayer for you while you say a prayer for them at the top. Stay in the fight and stay safe!

Posted by: Erik on 5/27/2012 at 10:57 pm

With high hopes we are keeping watch pm your progress.
Uou have already had an amazing experience. We all admire you. I am very proud of you Rich Love Mom

Posted by: mary doyle on 5/27/2012 at 9:20 pm