Denali Expedition: Upper West Rib Team Reaches the Summit!
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 20,310'
June 16, 2016 - 8:27 pm PT
Hey this is Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately and the Upper West Rib Team we are standing on the summit of Denali, right now! We just had an excellent climb of the Upper West Rib. It's about 7 pm and we are going to tag the top and turn around and head home. Beautiful day here, just a few puffy clouds way off in the distance but other than that, clear as can be. Thanks for following along. We will check in again when we are back at camp.
RMI Guide Geoff Schellens
RMI Guide Geoff Schellens calls from the summit of Denali with the Upper West Rib Team.
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Comments (19)
Captain Jim, Ry, Julia and I had dinner last night. We’re all so proud and happy about your big big accomplishment. Can’t wait to hear your story and see some more pictures.
Posted by: Mac Hawley on
CONGRATS! So awesome!
Can’t wait to see the pics.
Chris
Posted by: Underwood on
Ben, the Sherpas await…
Posted by: Uncle Marc on
Congratulations to all of you on this amazing accomplishment - your hard work paid off. Have a great trip down. We are happy for all of you!
Posted by: Uncle Marc and Elyse on
Crying! Way to go Jimmy and team. What studs you guys are!!
Julia
Posted by: Julia DuBay on
Congrats to Jim Dubay and the rest of the team from your cheer squad at Exelon Corporation in Chicago!
Posted by: Michelle McConnell on
Congrats Ben and team! Such an accomplishment! So glad the weather held out so you could summit. Safe travels back down. xo Mel
Posted by: Melinda on
Jim,
Congrats to the whole team on the summit last night. Incredible! It’s all downhill from here! J/K. Be safe and finish strong! Great job.
Jason
Posted by: Jason and Kelsey on
Jim, Ben and Team,
A huge YIPPEE!!! You did it and what a great experience. I have enjoyed being there in spirit and wish my eyes could feast on the thrill of such a magnificent view with you. Proud of you all!
Blessings and a safe journey back.
Posted by: Dad DuBay on
Outstanding work! Really enjoyed following your steps along the way. Pictures have been awesome and the views must be spectacular in real life. Congrats to all. Finish strong and return safe!!
Posted by: Pat Colgan on
Huge congrats to Jim and the rest of the Upper West Rib Team! Woo Hoo! Soak in the glory!
Posted by: Jean Woods on
Congratulations Jim and team! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Wendy Kanar on
Congratulations Jim and team! Amazing accomplishment, and we can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Wendy on
Well done Upper West Rib Team! It must be some sense of accomplishment. Ben, it’s your hole-in-one on the world’s most beautiful course. Mom & Dad are soooooo! proud of you.
Posted by: joseph pucci on
Congrats Ben, Jim, and the rest of the team! Fantastic work!
Posted by: Spiros Botos on
Great job everyone. Knew you could do it.
Steve
Posted by: Steve Gershowitz on
Congrats! Well done Upper West Rib Team!
Posted by: Norm on
WA-HOO!!! Way to go guys!!! Remembrance of my beloved son and an out-of-the park home run so many birthdays ago. Proud mom.
Posted by: Pat Taylor on
Congrats guys. Way to go! So proud of all of you!!!!
Posted by: SueP on