Denali Expedition: Jones & Team on the Glacier and on the Move
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Caleb Ladue, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,800'
May 26, 2016 - 10:04 p.m. PDT
After lots of anticipation we are here on the mountain!! This morning we had our final meal at the roadhouse, followed by good weather news from the pilots at the K2 hangar. The team changed from our street clothes to our action suits and before we knew it we were in the air flying to the glacier. We landed and assembled our mountain of gear in to individual loads. With a nice cloud cover and cool temps we made the decision to get the train moving! Travel was pleasant, though a bit hot when the sun started to peek through near our first camp. We have a strong team and everyone did a fabulous job. We made a tasty meal and are bedding down after a very productive day. Will keep you updated!
RMI Guide Tyler Jones
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Comments (8)
Godspeed to the top!
Many prayers going up from Virginia for the team.
Michael we cannot wait to hear about the Denali adventure.
Mom and I think about you everyday.
It looks amazing form the pictures and we know you are loving it.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Posted by: Carter And Kay Adams on
Andy,
Hope you are all having a great and Safe time, look for your return tonight 5/28/16 and hearing all about it.
Mom and Dad
Posted by: Bert on
Happy birthday Blake! Thinking of you!
Xoxo,
Bianca
Posted by: Bianca Votilla on
Now just don’t embarrass yourself by calling it Mt McKinley.
Posted by: Dad on
All the best to you on your birthday, Blake - and what an amazing place to celebrate it!
Eager to see your photos.
Slainte M’haith!
Posted by: Matt Patterson on
Happy Birthday Blake can’t think of a better way for you to spend it!
Thinking of you often!!
Dad
Posted by: Vince Votilla on
So exciting!!!! It looks you guys have such a great strong group, I know you will have a lot of fun conquering that mountain. I’m excited to follow this blog and hear about all your adventures.
Bon Voyage!
xoxo
Karina
p.s. special hello to Ongun :) and it looks like theres a birthday—happy birthday Blake!
Posted by: Karina on
Blake
What a way to celebrate your birthday !!!
Best birthday gift ever !!!
Happy Birthday Blake….
Love you soooo much,
mom
Posted by: Maria Votilla on