Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Move to 11,200’

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Elevation: 11,200'

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June 12, 2014 10:22am PT Yesterday was a great day. After a few storm days at the base of ski hill, the weather let us leave camp. Waking early we set off in good walking temps but no visibility for higher on glacier. The snow was deep and as the first team to make the move, we enjoyed breaking trail for a few hours before the skies cleared and a descending team provided a nicely broken trail. The views were spectacular and honestly the clearest of the whole trip. The team put in a big day yesterday and are enjoying a leisurely morning here at 11,200 before back carrying later today to pick up our cache at 9700. RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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Good luck to the guides and team!
So glad to hear you could move up.
love you Dawn and all the others!

Mom.

Posted by: Hye Kim on 6/13/2014 at 10:28 am

Good luck to the guides and all their charges! I hope everyone is well and the views continue to be awe inspiring and frequent.          i
IL Padrino

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Continue to Wait For Better Weather

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Elevation: 7,800'

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June 10, 2014 - 10:33 pm PT Can you guess where we are? Yes, 7,800' camp on Mt. McKinley. The snows continue to blow up glacier and keep us from advancing higher on the mountain. The team is doing a fantastic job staying dug out and keeping spirits high. We have plenty of food and fuel, we just need to the weather to allow us to go a little higher. It will and all we need is a little patience. Wish us luck. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Hey Scott Thinking about you and wish you the best.  Ben

Posted by: Ben on 6/15/2014 at 12:12 am

Hey J-Rod are you going to summit that?  Whin misses you…well at least I think thats what her hissing at me means, haha. I’m eating all of Rice Crispies at your house FYI. They are delicious. Catch you on the flip side brother.

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Remain at 7,800’

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Elevation: 7,800'

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June 9, 2014 - 9:52 pm PT The team remained at 7,800' on Mt. McKinley and chalked it up to a weather day. Apparently they spent the day composing poetry. A copy of their work is below: We're below Ski Hill Snowing, blowing, eating here Hope to move up soon! Cheers from 7800, Katie, Leon, Jake, and Crew RMI Guides Jake Beren, Leon Davis & Katie Bono

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How about posting a group picture with the guides in front?
I want to see all you mountain climbers.

Posted by: scott's mom on 6/11/2014 at 1:11 pm

Curious about what you all do all day waiting for the snow to blow over ?  Wishing you sunshine all the way to the top! Missing you Scotter Potter! 
Love, mom

Posted by: scott's mom on 6/11/2014 at 1:08 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Take a Rest at 7,800’

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Elevation: 7,800'

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June 8, 2014 - 9:19 pm PT Today was a great day for resting and that is what we did. We awoke to some clouds and snow at our camp at 7,800' and decided to hunker down. Reviewing some knots and hitches filled the spaces between naps and we are raring to go tomorrow if the weather allows. It is snowing at present and with more snow in the forecast, we'll just have to wait and see. RMI Guide Jake Berenn

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George: we are tracking your progress on our “Where’s George” wall; stay safe

Posted by: Vicki Morrison on 6/10/2014 at 4:52 am

Best of luck Scott & team!  We’re following you and thinking of you!!

Posted by: Chris & Judy Beaudette on 6/9/2014 at 7:16 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Beren and Team Make Carry to 9,600’ Camp

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Elevation: 7,800'

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Saturday, June 7th 10:36 PM PT Greetings from our home at 7,800' at the base of Ski Hill. Today we carried big loads up to 9,600' camp and made a cache. This allowed us to get in some mileage and take a day off the sleds. It also gives us a lighter move day tomorrow and every little bit helps! Just before dinner it started to snow and we retreated to tents to rest up for the upcoming day. Cross your fingers for clearing skies and we'll make the most of them. RMI Guide Jake Beren
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George, Don’t forget to look up and enjoy the view!  Cyndi

Posted by: Cyndi on 6/9/2014 at 5:40 am

Jake…Hope you and the team are able to tag the summit…Godspeed…Thanks for your help on Rainier two Septembers ago…Waltero

Posted by: waltero glovedr on 6/9/2014 at 5:27 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Camped at the Base of Ski Hill

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Elevation: 7,800'

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June 6, 2014 - 11:30 pm PT 70 years ago there was a landing much different than ours in a far away land. We are grateful for those past sacrifices. Our landing was quite pleasant, leaving Talkeetna early and spending the morning packing up to head down the the Main Fork of the Kahiltna and make that crucial right turn towards Denali. The team did well and we made camp at the base of Ski Hill under clearing skies, alpenglow of the high mountains and a just past halt moon. Nice way to start it off. After setting up shop, the crew is hunkered down for some well earned rest and if the weather smiles on us again, we'll go higher tomorrow. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Dawn-Hope the weather “smiles” for the rest of your climb!!
I’m living vicariously…

Posted by: Dana Marie Buchanan on 6/8/2014 at 8:31 pm

Sending George and Everyone lots of positive thoughts .... xxx Rosemary and Larry

Posted by: Rosemary and Larry on 6/8/2014 at 10:53 am

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McKinley: Beren & Team are Ready to Fly

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We are all weighed for the big fight and now just relaxing a bit before taking off. Early reports from Basecamp have us in a little bit of a holding pattern due to some snowfall. The skies are currently clearing up now and we hope to be en route to the AK range soon enough. Wish us luck! RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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Amazing, we can now follow you in your journey without the effort. Enjoy!!
Nadine and Jules

Posted by: Nadine on 6/9/2014 at 5:06 pm

Dawn,
Wish you the best! Have a Great experience in the nature.  Love you, mom.

Posted by: hye kim on 6/8/2014 at 2:20 pm

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