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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Establishing Camp at 11,200’ Camp

June 2, 2015

Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

June 2, 2015 - 5:43 pm PT Light snow is pelting the outside of our tents this afternoon, but we are warm and dry inside. Soon we will need to venture out and build high walls around our camp to protect the tents from any potential wind damage. Despite the fact that it is a lot of hard work, wall building tends to be a favorite among groups. It is half artistry and half big-kid Legos. The group was already productive today. After a leisurely breakfast of bagels with smoked salmon, we took a three hour stroll down to our cached food and brought it back up to 11,200' camp. Now we are firmly established here and getting stronger for our next move uphill. RMI Guides Geoff Schellens and Eric Frank

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Stay warm Kim with all that new snow. Remember, with your height you will have an advantage getting more Oxygen!

Posted by: JDT on 6/4/2015 at 8:10 am

Hi Kim: Looks like you & the team are doing terrific! We look forward at some point to seeing photos of the snow walls you are building around the tents. Sounds like it could be a “work of art” suitable for gallery viewing.Go Kim Go!!! Be safe & stay well!! Love, Dad

Posted by: SHEL on 6/3/2015 at 4:52 am

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Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team Summit!

June 2, 2015

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Nick Hunt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Tuesday, June 2nd 11:23 am PDT Hello, this is Adam Knoff reporting from high camp on Mount McKinley. I am happy to report that the entire team summitted Mount McKinley yesterday. It was an exciting day in the morning. We were anticipating moving back down to 14K camp to wait out a pending storm that is supposed to arrive this evening. But instead we were granted a weather window in the afternoon that allowed us to go for the summit and achieve the summit. Everyone did great and this morning we are exhausted but happy that the sun is out. We are packing up camp, high camp, and will be moving down to 14K, where we will potentially be waiting out the storm that it supposed to hit us tonight. Stay tuned for more tomorrow. Thank you. Bye. RMI Guide Adam Knoff

RMI Guide Adam Knoff calling from high camp after successful summit!

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YAY TEAM! Congratulations Chevy!!! We can’t wait to hear the stories!

Posted by: Wells Fitness Staff on 6/5/2015 at 12:35 pm

Way to go Will——very proud of you my Brother!

Posted by: Darryl Schimeck on 6/3/2015 at 9:15 am

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Moves to 11,000’ Camp

June 2, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Monday, June 1st 10:23 pm PDT This morning we woke up at 7:30 to another beautiful day. Despite the chilly breeze, we packed up camp and had a quick breakfast and hit the dusty trail. Soon the wind dissipated and we found ourselves in base layers again. The team moved very well up Ski Hill and past our cache site on up to 11K camp. Luckily 11K camp was somewhat vacant so we moved right into an old camp saving us a lot of work, although we will need to fix up the snow walls a bit tomorrow. After a delicious dinner of mac and cheese, we crawled into our tents as the low clouds crept higher with the incoming front. Weather permitting tomorrow we will retrieve our cache at 9,600' and do some work around camp here at 11. Thanks for following along with us. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

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“Greetings up there!” Hope you are the team that my brother “Steve” is with as I am tracking your progress. Sounds like the trek has been pretty smooth thus far- “GOD SPEED”
“TO THE SUMMIT!!!”

Posted by: Pamela Wincapaw on 6/2/2015 at 5:15 pm

Hey Kim! It looks amazing up there! Stay dry and warm, but most of all enjoy every moment!

Posted by: Nicole on 6/2/2015 at 2:18 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team at High Camp Prepping for Summit Bid

June 1, 2015

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Nick Hunt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Sunday, May 31st 9:38pm PDT Hi there. This is Adam Knoff calling from High Camp on Mount McKinley. I would like to report that we had a very successful and warm rest day today. We practiced putting on all of our warm clothes, walking around like stay-puffed marshmallow people, getting ready for tomorrow. The weather outlook is still in our favor so we expect to have a good, but somewhat exciting, day on the upper mountain on Mount McKinley. We will call you some time along the line. Adios. RMI Guide Adam Knoff

RMI Guide Adam Knoff calls in from High Camp.

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Good luck Greg!! We’re sending your team lots of warm wishes and positive energy!

Posted by: Danny and Erin on 6/1/2015 at 3:45 pm

Have a wonderful climb today! Wishing everyone good luck!

Posted by: Jessie on 6/1/2015 at 10:54 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 1st Summit!

June 1, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom, Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Ben Liken reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. Casey reported a touch and go summit as the team had climbed into a cloud cap and a bit of poor weather with some new snow and a bit of wind. The Team is en route to Camp Muir and we expect them to be celebrating back at Rainier Basecamp later this afternoon! Congratulations Team!

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Great job Chris !!!!!!! Sounds like a lot of wild weather!
Love
Mom

Posted by: Robin on 6/1/2015 at 2:40 pm

Add: You’re the man, Brian!!

Posted by: Judy and Alan on 6/1/2015 at 10:53 am

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Bring Groceries and Kit to 11K Camp

June 1, 2015

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Sunday, May 31st 11:45pm PDT Today the weather was wonderful! We woke up with the sun warming the tents. With a leisurely breakfast of pop tarts and grits we then sauntered down to hit our cache at 10,000ft. The groceries now in hand, we walked back up hill on firm snow dawning our crampons which was a pleasant change from waddling like platypus in snowshoes! Do platypus even walk anyway? Back at camp our food bags were calling us as we climbed in our tents to beat the afternoon radiation. We welcomed RMI teams Walter and Van Deventer back to 11 camp fresh from the summit yesterday. Great work teams! After giving high-fives to our friends, we worked on fortifying our camp. We built walls, bathrooms and a new cook tent. Camp looks good and we are snug as a bug in a rug here at 11,000ft. RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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looks like from the other teams you have some weather coming”. Love U

Posted by: Richie on 6/2/2015 at 7:26 pm

good morning Brenda everything is great on the home front we are so happy your team is doing so well and the weather is co operating

Posted by: Richard Larscheid on 6/2/2015 at 9:06 am

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Caches Gear at 9,600’

June 1, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

Sunday, May 31st 11:16 p.m. PDT The team got a late start this morning after a middle of the night arrival at 7,800 ft camp. Breakfast took the majority of the morning, but eventually we loaded up a portion of our food and gear to make the three-hour trip up the glacier to cache our load. Everyone did well despite the heavy packs, and we are looking forward to the them lighter and lighter as we eat more food. This evening we were able to congratulate both Mike Walter and Pete Van Deventer's teams who are on their way down from the summit. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

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Hi Kim,

Looks like things are bright and sunny on the mountain. Hope you’re having a fantastic time!

Lisa

Posted by: Lisa on 6/2/2015 at 8:24 am

Hi Kim, You guys are really on the move- what an awesome team you all make! Enjoy and stay safe. xx Trish

Posted by: Trish on 6/1/2015 at 6:17 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Making Good Progress on Their Descent After Summit

May 31, 2015

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Sunday, May 31st 1:54pm PDT This afternoon our team descended to 14,200 feet. Once evening hits, we will continue our descent to either the McKinley camp at 11,200' or 7,800'. If we stay on schedule and pending the weather, we will be at the airstrip and ready for our flight back to Talkeetna by tomorrow afternoon. We will be home soon! RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer

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Go Naie Naie! Enjoy the final climb down the mountain with team PJR! So happy for you all. You truly are an inspiration Renee. Tell Jord to buy you a nice beer and enjoy a hot shower.
Thinking of you always you bobby dazzler.
Love ya,
Sarah xxx

Posted by: Sarah on 6/1/2015 at 9:28 pm

Wooohooo the final countdown is on team PJR!!!
You are such a champion Renee, can’t wait to see your smiling face back in Melbourne again :) Bet you can’t wait for that cold beer, hot shower and a warm bed for a well earned snooze !!! You really rock the world little one :) xxxx Love you a bit ;)

Posted by: Paul on 6/1/2015 at 9:03 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Descend to 14K Camp, Airstrip by Morning

May 31, 2015

Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Billy Haas

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Sunday, May 31st 1:54pm PDT Mike Walter called from 14K Camp on Mt. McKinley. Both his team and RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer team will be heading down to 11,000’ Camp or 7800’ Camp tonight. Their plan is to be at the airstrip in the morning. If the weather cooperates, they will be in Talkeetna by tomorrow afternoon. RMI Guide Mike Walter

Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Flies onto the Mountain

May 31, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

Sunday, May 31st 11:17 a.m. PDT The Upper West Rib team covered some serious mileage today. We had a casual morning in Talkeetna with a big Roadhouse breakfast and then strolled to the hangar to put the final touches on our packing and preparations before flying into the range. With such warm temperatures (Talkeetna was as warm as 77 degrees) we pushed our fly time back to the afternoon to accommodate our night schedule on the lower Kahiltna Glacier. We loaded our DH Otter at 3:00 PM and shortly thereafter were flying. The flight into the Great Alaska Range is one of the most spectacular mountain flights I have ever experienced. As our small plane maneuvered through the peaks and up the the glaciers, everyone's eyes were glued to the windows. After landing at base camp we began rigging our sleds and getting ready to move. With such good weather we wanted to take advantage of the cooler temperatures in the evening for our move to 7,800' camp. We left BC just after 8:00 PM and soon found ourselves walking past beautiful peaks like Mt Francis, Foraker, and Crossen. Despite the heavy packs and sleds, the team moved very well . We arrived just before 1:00 AM and set camp, had some dinner and racked out. Everyone is climbing very well and excited to have the expedition underway. That's all for now. Thanks for following along with us as we make our first steps toward Denali. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

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Have a great climb

Posted by: Marilyn Frank on 6/1/2015 at 4:02 pm

Best wishes for an outstanding trip!

Posted by: Leia Simmons on 6/1/2015 at 7:07 am

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Establishing Camp at 11,200’ Camp

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Moves to 11,000’ Camp

Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team at High Camp Prepping for Summit Bid

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Mt. Rainier: June 1st Summit!

Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Bring Groceries and Kit to 11K Camp

Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Caches Gear at 9,600’

Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Making Good Progress on Their Descent After Summit

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