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Mt. McKinley: Adam Knoff & Team Arive in Talkeetna

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June 18, 2014 - 3:00pm PT RMI Guides Adam Knoff, Lindsay Mann, Andy Hildebrand and Team have arrived in Talkeetna, AK to start their 2014 Mt. McKinley Expedition. Everything is going as planned for the team. They have completed their equipment check, met with the National Park Service and with good luck plan to fly onto the Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow. Follow along on the RMI Expeditions Blog for updates on the team!
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Andy, hoping you have good weather and snow conditions for your epic climb! We will be following you on your blog. Get er done!!

Posted by: Jerry Hildebrand on 6/20/2014 at 9:33 am

Hope you guys have a safe trip to the glacier have a great climb!
peter

Posted by: Peter Williamson on 6/19/2014 at 10:11 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Hope to Move Up the Mountian

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June 18, 2014 - 3:42pm PT Hello again from 14k camp! Today we are taking a well-earned break to recharge both ourselves and our electronics before hopefully heading uphill tomorrow. Yesterday we took a quick trip up to the top of the fixed lines to work the kinks out of our systems and get in some acclimatization. The crew was treated to their first views of Mt. Hunter and Mt. Foraker poking out through the clouds, and everyone performed admirably on both the ascent and descent of the fixed lines. Looking forward, we have a tentatively favorable forecast for the next few days. We hope to make a push uphill tomorrow pending the weather, but in the meantime, we are doing our best today to rest and eat lots of food in preparation for the work ahead! Cheers, RMI Guide Katie Bono & Team
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It all sounds good.  Back here the mosquitoes are gone—drowned by the record breaking rainfalls.  Good luck, have fun—you’re all amazing!

Posted by: Kathie on 6/20/2014 at 8:04 am

Chris, Hope all is well and the weather stays clear for you and the team to move up the mountain. Praying for a safe journey for all.  We are so excited for you. Love mom

Posted by: elizabeth koerner on 6/19/2014 at 11:24 am

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Hope for a Good Weather Window

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June 18, 2014 - 12:24am PT Today we got some news that a window may come our way in the next few days! We woke with the sun warming us. Granola and coffee got our day started at 14k camp. We saw fairly good weather throughout the day, yet a forecast for another big pulse of heavy snow for the near hours! Our equipment, attitudes, and stoke for the future are high and our methods of getting there are well calculated. We wait another day hanging in there for the final push up the mountain. This season has not given many opportunities for a summit push but if we try and give it our whole effort we may just succeed! Tomorrow we will make our final preparation to stay or plan our departure Keep your eye on us and think high pressure weather. Cheers, RMI Guides Garrett, Tyler, Geoff and the No Troubles Team
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Climb strong, we are all praying for you!! Love you, Dave Johnson!

Posted by: Sandi on 6/20/2014 at 7:25 am

D.G. and team.
Wishing you luck and a good weather window. Love you little brother, Climb strong!

Posted by: Lori Bartek on 6/18/2014 at 4:01 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Take a Rest Day at 11,000’

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Elevation: 11,200'

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June 17, 2014 - 11:00 pm PT A rest day on Mt. McKinley! And well earned. The weather has been kinda funky; we woke this morning to around a foot of new snow but things steadily improved over the course of the day. Eventually, the sun broke and we enjoyed some turbo-tanning for much of the afternoon. But now the flurries are back and the flow has shifted from southeast to westerly. We briefly got a view of the tundra over Kahiltna Pass with a wall of large cumulus clouds headed our way. We are now in those clouds but they haven't hit with much wind so camp is still pretty pleasant. The gang is packing up for tomorrow's forward carry where we are hoping to get a cache in around Windy Corner, setting us up for a move to 14,000' if the weather cooperates. We will talk to you later, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Hey Mountaineers!  Love the pictures, keep them coming!  I’n getting in shape just thinking about the challenge you have had.  Stay strong, positive and reach for the stars!  Hugs waiting back home!!

Posted by: Mary Lou Quandt on 6/18/2014 at 8:40 pm

Hot off the press, the PTO has canceled the Redskins Trademark registration.  Do you guys still have those authentic jackets?  If upheld on appeal, their worth will be the shipping cost :-)

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Working Hard at 11,000’ Camp

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June 17, 2014 - 7:14 pm PT Once again the weather turned nasty overnight. We woke up to howling winds, snow, and low visibility. We waited until later in the morning and the weather began to get better. We decided to do our back carry since the weather was just good enough to travel. We made great time getting back down to our cache at 10,000'. We dug up our cache and were reunited with much of the food and gear that we will not be using until higher up on the mountain. As we were headed back up to camp, the skies cleared somewhat and the weather was downright pleasant the rest of the day. Our plan for tomorrow is to cache much of the same food and gear up towards 14,000'. This will take some of the weight off from our move day and help us acclimatize to higher altitudes. Climb high and sleep low. RMI Guide Mike Haugen and "The Ocho"

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Mike and Bruce,
We are eagerly awaiting each installment of the story! Happy climbing!
Kristina Stamatis

Posted by: Kristina on 6/18/2014 at 3:01 pm

Go Bruce! Wishing you well and remember to bring back some McKinley snow for me in a zip lock bag. =)

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Rest & Train

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 16, 2014 11:31pm PT Happy Monday from all us sinners up here at 14 Camp! Today we rested and trained for our foray up the fixed lines. After a bit of afternoon rest we then spent some time fortifying camp. It's been great up here so far and we are lucky to be surrounded by the other RMI teams. Everyone had been super hospitable and helpful getting settled in. If the weather allows, we will try a mission to the top of the fixed lines. If not, a day of rest sure wouldn't hurt. That's all from 14! RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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George and Team - it is amazing what you guys are doing.  We are all pulling for you!  Wishing you strength and good weather - Bergmann’s Heil! JE

Posted by: JE on 6/18/2014 at 5:55 am

14 sounds like a good number!  Looks like you are all in good company and the weather might be turning in your favor.  We are all watching for the moment you are standing at the top!
Safe travels to Dawn and team!
love mommeg and all from CT

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Can’t Get No Satisfaction!

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June 16, 2014 11:05pm PT Well, the Rolling Stones hit the nail on the head with this one. We've sort of adopted it as our theme song of the day, as the weather continued to thwart upward movement for our team. Temperatures and wind in camp were more conducive to resting inside than hanging around outside, and the team spent most of the day relaxing in our posh, eating pancakes and sharing stories with the other climbers who stayed in camp. While the forecast isn't the greatest we've seen, we're still hoping for a window of high pressure for a summit attempt this week. We are getting close to a go/no go date, but spirits remain high and the stoke for the experience is strong. Keep sending the positive vibes and we'll do our part if the mountain cooperates!! Cheers from a well-lived-in 14K camp, RMI Guides TJ, Garrett, Bryan and the No Troubles Crew
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D.G.  I know you want this weather to straighten up so you guys can get a chance at the summit.  Crossing my fingers that chance will come real soon. Have you all started numbering the stories yet? Love, Mom

Posted by: Caroline on 6/17/2014 at 7:52 pm

Jen - Sorry to hear that the weather is uncooperative, but it will make it that much sweeter when you do get a chance to go higher. I’m sending my strongest clear calm weather vibes!

Posted by: Nicole on 6/17/2014 at 7:15 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Move to 11,000’ Camp

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June 16, 2014 - 8:03 pm PT We arrived at our 11,000' camp in the late afternoon today. Our plan was to leave early this morning to head up here, but the weather was pretty terrible. White out conditions and strong winds kept us in the tent all morning. Just after noon, the weather started to get a bit better and we got word that the conditions were better higher up. We heard a couple of planes that take people on scenic tours overhead, so our suspicions of clear skies above were confirmed. We packed up our camp in record time and headed uphill. The conditions grew steadily better the higher we went and the traveling was actually pleasant. We arrived in camp way earlier than we predicted as our team has been very steady and strong as we travel up the mountain. We built a storm fortified camp and are just finishing up a well earned meal. Our plan for tomorrow is to do a back carry. This means that we will go back down to dig up our 10,000' cache and bring those supplies up to our new camp. We will hopefully have the weather to complete this task early so that we can rest up for our days at higher altitudes. RMI Guide Mike Haugen and RMI Team "The Ocho"

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Wow you guys are rocking that mountain!  I’m looking for your tracks on Google Earth…. ok not really.  But WOW!

Posted by: James on 6/17/2014 at 8:06 pm

Encouragement to Bruce and Michael. Let me know if I have the right team.

Ron Holt

Posted by: Ron Holt on 6/17/2014 at 10:52 am

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent and Team Experience Not So Perfect Weather

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June 16, 2015 - 6:07 pm PT Snow, wind, sun... Repeat. That's been the story of our day today with rapidly changing weather that seems to change every twenty or so minutes. Despite the moderate weather our team was able to descend to the cache at 9,600' in a total whiteout, retrieve it, and climb our way by Braille back to our camp at 11. For a lot of our guys it was their first experience in not so perfect weather so it served as good training for the inevitably bad weather we'll endure higher up. Even though it was a little crummy, we made short work of the back-carry and are settling back in with a planned rest day on the docket for tomorrow. Also wanted to make a brief shout out to all the dads out there... Sorry I forgot to mention it yesterday but out here you lose track of what day it is at all. Happy belated Father's Day! More news as our saga unfolds, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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I’m thinking about you & praying for you on your amazing expedition…just a bit more intense than Kili!!!  Sending you guys so much love and praying daily for your team’s strength and safety as you journey! Soooo proud of you! Lots of love from NYC!

Posted by: Christine & the Shortman on 6/18/2014 at 5:29 am

Stay strong, team! Jess and I did a beautiful hike this morning where we did yoga at the summit. Wish you could join! Stay safe and we love you! Xoxo, Katie and Jess

Posted by: Katie Freedman on 6/18/2014 at 12:30 am

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Mt. McKinley: Happy Father’s Day From 14,200’

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June 15, 2014 - 11:35 pm PT Well, the weather keeps us down in from higher altitudes. Though a short window during this morning allowed us to venture out to one of the best view spots in all of the Alaska Range, The Edge of The World. We took pictures and told stories as the clouds came in and out, enjoying the company and scenery. But we'd like to give some personal shout outs from each of the folks here, so keep reading: Happy Father's Day Dad, Ken, and Frank! Love you guys! Nicole, Emma, and Baby Jake- love and miss you guys! Mom- I am warm and happy. You can sleep now :) all of my love! Aunt Marie and Uncle Kelly- thanks for the prayers! Houston Nicole, thanks for all of the comments! Wish you and Shaun were here. Have a great trip Wade! Thinking of everyone down there! -Jen Hope all is well at home, can't wait to catch up. Hopin for good weather as the clock is ticking. Happy Father's Day a little late. The views are great as is the food. Missing my little lady a lot. See u all soon. -jake Hi Oz, I love you and miss you. So happy and proud to be your father. See you soon. On this Father. Day at camp 14 I'm thinking of my father. When you were alive. you would say you didn't ever want to know when I climb McKinley. I'm so glad that you are my gaurding angel on this trip. Dave Johnson Happy father's Dad and Tommy! To all the other dads in my family! Love you all. Ty Happy Father's Day dad! Thinking of you from a frosty 14 camp, hope you're enjoying a sultry southern Sunday! Love, Garrett RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Garrett Stevens & Bryan Hendrick

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Hi Will, We have been following your progress everyday and keeping the family informed. We are all rooting for you and your team. The pictures we have seen are incredible. Look forward to hearing all about the climb when you return. Keep up the good work! Love and prayers, Mom & Dad

Posted by: Pat & Bill Ivy on 6/17/2014 at 6:20 am

Jake- Maggie was excited to hear how much you miss her :)Hope the weather cooperates for you and the team, stay warm!

Posted by: Alan Wander on 6/16/2014 at 9:29 pm

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