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On The Map
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Well,here I am again… 2 blogs in one day.. But I have actually checked for updates about 10 times today! Mom Frank, I just read your message to me, and needed to immediately respond. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You can’t imagine how much your words of encouragement mean to me! John has great respect for the guides and their expertise. He has reassured me numerous times that they are very skilled and safety minded. However, no one but another Mom could ever understand or imagine just how much we worry about our children… Be they big or small! You made me feel so much better!!!! I will try to relax! THANK YOU!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/9/2014 at 9:52 pm
Praying for safety as you head for the high country. It sounds like you have an awesome team! I don’t normally comment on the blog but it has been fun watching the Stenderup family follow this trip. I just couldn’t resist sending Mom Stenderup some encouragement. Mom Stenderup - I remember the first time my,as you put it, “baby boy” headed up this 20,000+ mountain. I checked the blog what seemed like a million times a day for 26 days. Now I am watching this climb with a little different perspective. You see my “baby boy” has grown into the young man who is the senior guide leading this expedition. From one mountain climber’s mom to another… it’s OK to relax a bit, breathe and enjoy the journey. Your boys are in good hands. Eric and Geoff are both incredibly skilled, smart, mountain savvy, safety conscious, Senior RMI Guides. They are good at what they do. So be encouraged. Like you, I will continue to pray for the team’s safety. GO TEAM! Summit this mountain with style. Mom Frank
Posted by: Kathy Frank on 6/9/2014 at 8:01 pm
On The Map
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
On The Map
Congratulations Team !!
You’re moving up the mountain like a well oiled machine. I think 14k may be my favorite camp up there.
Tyler, Garrett - Don’t know where you’ll be in September but I’m signed up on the Sept. 19th, 4 day climb at Rainier.
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on 6/9/2014 at 10:19 pm
Wow. Great post tonight and glad the weather is cooperating. Stay strong And full of courage Jen. Love you and so proud of you.
Posted by: Marie on 6/9/2014 at 8:13 pm
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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
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
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
On The Map
Great job Jake! You are well prepared for what lies ahead! Wish we knew what color your coat is, it’s hard to pick you out in the photos! Love Mom
Posted by: Diane on 6/8/2014 at 4:39 pm
Congratulations Paul !!
You finally get to see the view from the 14,000 ft. camp. Pretty amazing, isn’t it. Sounds like the weather has been preety decent for you guys. I hope it stays that way so you don’t get stuck hunkering down at 14k or 17k.
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on 6/8/2014 at 1:13 pm
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
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On The Map
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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Hey Team No Troubles! Good work, good food, good camaraderie… Leaving in the morning for Anchorage, will wave from the airplane; thinking of you Will…
Cathy & Elizabeth
Posted by: Cathy Lambert on 6/10/2014 at 4:44 pm
Jen - Brrrr! It was in the low 90s in Houston today. I would LOVE to send some of that heat your way. I love to hear your team name is No Troubles. That’s the way to go. Hope you are staying as warm as possible. Good luck on your cache carry tomorrow. I’m getting so excited for you guys!!
Posted by: Nicole on 6/10/2014 at 4:01 pm
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