Mt. Mckinley Expedition: Wittmier & Team Reach Summit on June 14th!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 20,310'
The RMI Team led by Dustin Wittmier climbed strong from 17,000' Camp to the summit of Mt. McKinley. They gained the summit ridge at 4:45 pm local time and continued to the summit at 20,310' arriving at 5: 28 pm Alaska time on Saturday, June 14th.
After enjoying some time on top, the team descended to 17,000' Camp reaching camp around 10 pm local time where they spent the night.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
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Comments (11)
Caroline and the team. I always knew you all could do it. Celebration time. Love you
Posted by: Page Evans on
That is Awesome Dustin!!!! You and your Team Rock!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Well done Caroline and team. Never had any doubt dear daughter. Look forward to hearing the tale(s) love, mom
Posted by: Mamalil on
Nicely done, Dustin and team! Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Ray and Jean Wittmier on
Congratulations Ben and climbers. What a way to spend your Birthday! I am so proud of you.
Aunt Liz
Posted by: Liz Thuss Gilbert on
Congratulations Ben. Aunt Liz is so proud of you and your accomplishments. Great Birthday party month.
Liz
Posted by: Liz Thuss Gilbert on
Congratulations, Caroline and Team! I’m so proud of you and honored to be related to such a badass! We love you, and can’t wait to see you and hear all about it! YOU FREAKIN DID THAT!
Posted by: Melissa & Asher on
Well done Ben, knew you could do it! Congratulations xx
Posted by: Lynne Slater on
Ben, you picked a really
unique venue for your Birthday! The after party ( the Summit) tops all, no pun intended.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Pat Blinn on
Congratulations to the RMI/Wittmier climbers and guides for their successful summit today of Denali/Mt. McKinley!! We are so proud of the group and especially proud of Ben Thuss, our son. This is Ben’s second of the seven peaks! Well done to everyone involved! Top of the World in North America; best in class in our hearts! Best Father’s Day gift ever! 6/15/2025
Posted by: Chip, Jill and Paul Thuss on
To Aunt Caroline,
Good job making it to the top. We knew you could do it! Can’t wait until you come back home to play with us. We love you!! ❤️
Posted by: Nel and RJ on