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Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Great job everyone!!! Your ultimate goal is only feet away!!! Wishing you all the best of luck these next few days. Praying that weather holds off for you and that you all have an indescribable trek to the summit!!! Can’t wait to read the post saying you all did it!!!
Josh - words can’t describe how proud I am of you. I’m bet one excited for you to reach the top! Not a moment goes by that you aren’t mentioned or thought about. Keep your spirits high, and know that we are rooting you on from TN. Everyone says hi!!! Oh yea, no babies yet, but could be one any day. Sending you all the strength, determination, inspiration, and will power in the world. You can do this!!!
Lots of love. Jess
Posted by: Jessica on 12/27/2013 at 8:40 pm
JJ and Barbara…..I am following you step by step. Can’t wait to hear all about the adventure. I am so proud of your accomplishments!!! ROCK ON! Deb
Posted by: Debbi LaPrevotte on 12/27/2013 at 3:30 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Well since I’m clueless about mountain climbing I assumed you be climbing all the time and now I see walking and hiking are part of the adventure…and heat! Cool…well I mean hot. Have fun be safe; we’re all looking forward to hearing about this adventure, Bill. Breakfast Club via Dav’ne
Posted by: Dav'ne Stahley on 12/27/2013 at 9:20 am
Great to hear your voice. I keep reading of 100-degree weather in Buenes Aires—surely, it can’t be that hot up above!?! Power on, team.
Posted by: nsb on 12/27/2013 at 8:21 am
On The Map
Congrats Team 2 on trekking to camp 2!!! I’ve try enjoyed following along your journey and hearing of your progress each day.
Josh - you make me so proud. Not a minute goes by that you aren’t on my mind, talked about, or asked about. You are an unbelievably special person. Keep up the good work. We are behind you 100% of the way and can’t wait to hear you’ve accomplished your next goal. Enjoy your day of rest.
Sending much love….Jess
Posted by: Jessica on 12/26/2013 at 11:15 pm
Wow!! Kim - this is incredible, you are such a rockstar!!
Thinking of you….xoxo Steph, Adam and Lyle
Posted by: Stephanie on 12/26/2013 at 9:01 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
On The Map
Wow! Looks like a great adventure! Happy New Year Bill Dorn!
Posted by: Marshall Woodford on 12/29/2013 at 9:57 pm
for Bill Dorn: Had a wonderful Christmas with Mom in Lakeland - so glad we can ‘join’ you on this adventure! Love, Carol, Bill, Rita, Boone & Maggie
Posted by: Carol Barnes on 12/26/2013 at 10:07 am
Just enjoying watching the team and specifically Matt Hill climb the mountain. Always checking for updates. Hey Matt, Thinking of you buddy. Hope your taking lots of pics and see you soon.
Posted by: Robert Holmes on 12/26/2013 at 7:27 am
Josh - hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Santa didn’t visit our house… He said he was waiting for your return. No babies yet, but should be one soon. Best of luck tomorrow as you climb to Camp 2. We are loving the pictures and blog each day. We are so very proud of you. Can’t wait to see you at the top. Sending lots of love, strength, determination, warmth, energy, and warm hugs your way.
We miss you!!! Love -Jess
Posted by: Jessica on 12/25/2013 at 9:51 pm
Posted by: Linden Mallory
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
You are a Champ. Glad all are safe. Feliz Navidad
Posted by: b lee Mallory on 12/26/2013 at 8:47 am
On The Map
Merry Christmas from NC. I’m glad all is going well with the team. Love the pic of the rising moon and sunset. Saying hello and sending christmas hugs to my friend John F. and hello to Paul.
Posted by: RJordan on 12/25/2013 at 7:14 pm
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from sea level.
Posted by: Elsie on 12/25/2013 at 2:39 pm
JJ Justman and team send their holiday wishes to family and friends.
On The Map
Cindee….Merry Christmas Cindee!!! Better late then never. It took me a little while to figure this blog thing out(I guess your niece is right). Thank you for my gifts. I love them bunches. I was not expecting the one thing. That would have been enough. Wishing you and your team a Happy New year and a safe trip. Will talk to you when you are off the mountian. GO TEAM GO!!!!!
Big Sis
Posted by: Sandy on 12/26/2013 at 2:53 pm
Hey Bro! Good to hear from you. We’re all really proud of you. Huddy wanted me to remind you that 3WC will always be behind you! Merry Christmas,
-Love John, Maria, and Cam.
Posted by: John Keaney on 12/25/2013 at 8:37 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
On The Map
Hi Cin. I hope your having a great time! The pictures are awesome! Were enjoying following your expedition. Fingers crossed for good weather.
P.S., I climbed Pine Knob today. I’m very tired! LOL :)
Posted by: Stacy on 12/28/2013 at 11:27 am
Thanks for the call, it made our day! Hope the singing didn’t send you over the edge!! Praying for you each day! Merry Christmas!! Love, Sis
Posted by: Mary Fletcher on 12/25/2013 at 6:45 am



















Paul
Hearing your voice today warmed my heart. Your girl is very proud of you and she is counting the days until you summit and return home. I love you baby. 143
Sherri
Posted by: Sherri on 12/28/2013 at 2:38 pm
Bill and Team! WOW! I have been enjoying watching this trek from afar. You’ll have the best stories to tell. Onward and upward!
Posted by: Dav'ne on 12/28/2013 at 10:57 am
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