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Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'

On The Map
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'

John—good luck on the climb to the summit. We are all rooting for you down below in the low lands. Tyler left your truck at my house and I might use it a little bit to haul some garbage but don’t worry I’ll take good care of it.
Mark Crossgrove
Posted by: Mark Crossgrove on 6/8/2014 at 7:44 am
John - We are thinking about you every day my good man. We have been reading the daily posts as a family and I showed the kids where you are at on the map. Looking forward to seeing your cheery face soon.
The York Family
Posted by: Gary York on 6/7/2014 at 7:05 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
It would appear that you have a terrific team climbing with you this year. They need to know that they are in good hands. Your knowledge, understanding and skill on Denali is unprecedented. Your ability to transfer those traits and abilities to provide a great experience to us average climbers can not be acknowledged enough. Your ability to weigh risk and benefit to determine appropriate action or task is exceptional. I have enjoyed following your team so far. Looks like you have some significant weather coming at you over the next few days. Climb safe. JB 2012
Posted by: Jeff Boskind on 6/7/2014 at 9:20 am
Looking good gentlemen!! Thank you for keeping us all up to speed on your astounding progress.
I’m appreciative of being able to live vicariously through you courageous, crazy specimens all the way from sunny California. Proud of you guys…
Rob
Posted by: Rob Lynch on 6/6/2014 at 10:04 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
On The Map
Team - I feel a bit of wimp here as I armchair mountaineer along with your great adventure. I’m actually kind of envious of you all in that pristine and beautiful setting. Keep up the good work and enjoy!
Posted by: Lisa Stenderup on 6/5/2014 at 9:53 pm
Mom Stenderup here… My Baby Boy is marching up a 20,000+ Foot mountain and I (with other Moms ) am stressing out!!! However, what can I do at this point?.....,except cheer you on, pray for your safety…and send lots and lots of love ..to ALL of you…because you are a TEAM!!! “One for all , and all for one!”!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/5/2014 at 6:51 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,600'
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On The Map
Awesome!
Keep up your great skills . Keep your warmth and continue strong. Hope the weather continue being nice to you guys. The Rosales Family sends love and good vibes to you guys.
Posted by: L. Rosales on 6/4/2014 at 1:55 pm
We send greetings from the mountains of Western North Carolina and good vibes that your quest goes smoothly and the weather continues to cooperate.
John- All of the family send their love!!
Posted by: Rita and BruceWightman on 6/4/2014 at 2:28 am
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,600'

On The Map
Good luck and good blessings!
Posted by: ben laverty on 6/3/2014 at 5:13 pm
Glad to hear that things are underway and that the adventure has begun!
Posted by: Lara Grossman on 6/3/2014 at 11:21 am
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Hope you guys made it to the landing alright… looking forward to hearing the next update! Keep it real Lt!
Posted by: Luke Gowdy on 6/2/2014 at 8:58 pm
Cheers to a safe landing on the glacier! So begins your great adventure. Happy climbing, guys!
Posted by: Kelly Gunderson on 6/2/2014 at 5:10 am
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'

SO excited for the next update! Love you, John!! Don’t be stubborn up there ;)
Posted by: McKenna Harris on 6/2/2014 at 2:25 pm
THE JOURNEY begins!! Keep your spirits UP.. Be strong , Be smart, Be safe…Be a great team!!!!!. And know that you are loved!!! GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/1/2014 at 6:04 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'



There you are!
Hi to all of you.
Im glad to see you guys getting ready to move on.
Thanks for the postings. That’ll be one of the greatest accomplishments. I look forward more updates of your progress. Good luck.
Love you,
Jesse :)
Posted by: L. Rosales on 5/31/2014 at 2:26 pm
Thanks for the visual of your location! Glad that you are safe in Talkeetna. Loved the moose! Thinking of you all constantly! I love you John!!!!!
Posted by: Patricia Stenderup on 5/31/2014 at 7:30 am
Be safe and finish strong. You showed courage, strength, and good judgement!
Posted by: julie grooms on 5/26/2014 at 2:11 pm
41John, love from Farmor and also Farfar: You can do it, You can do it.
Posted by: Farmor on 6/9/2014 at 9:46 am
Miss you!!! Hope that you are making good progress!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/9/2014 at 7:55 am
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