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Hats off to you all….it’s been a blast following this trek and moments where we wish we could be there with you b/c VERY hot here in upstate NY…travel mercies on the descent. Gil:I’ve been keeping Chandler in line. ~(:)
Posted by: Dana Holly Troy on 7/7/2013 at 8:16 am
Hola Guapo,
I have to assume you are summiting since there has been no news for two days!
We are munching nervously on the rest of your Kit Kat bars…..“oh my goodness!”
Forest Gump would say: “Run Guapo Ruuuun”!
Can’t wait to hear!
Lots Love!!
Posted by: marion and maya on 7/6/2013 at 7:13 am
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
Derek - I hope you and the team are safe and will finally make summit in honor of the 4th of July!!
Love, Aunt Rita
Posted by: Rita DeCamp on 7/4/2013 at 4:02 pm
So excited for you to reach the summit!
We are roasting to death in this humidity…you are far better off there!
I told you that you could make it to the top!
We can’t wait to hear all about it!
Lots Love and hugs
Guapa and Duckie
Posted by: marion and maya on 7/4/2013 at 2:37 pm
On The Map
Happy 4th of July To Cindee and her team! Wishing you all a safe and restful return, beers and tacos waiting for you when you get back to SF:)
Posted by: Jennifer on 7/4/2013 at 10:55 pm
The other night I had a warm peanut butter pop tart with a scoop of ice cream and some chocolate syrup. I feel sure that had pop tarts been included on this expedition, you guys would not still be snowed in.
Posted by: Lisa Mackey on 7/4/2013 at 7:01 pm
On The Map
Glad you guys stopped lazing around in your tents and got out to get some exercise!! : ) The Christofferson family sends our love to Anders and Happy Fourth of July to you all from the Jersey Shore. Wish we could send up some of our burgers and corn on the cob!
Post Hurricane Sandy motto of the NJ Shore is “We are Stronger than the Storm” You guys are too!
Posted by: judy christofferson on 7/4/2013 at 12:00 pm
Happy 4th of July everyone!!! Hugs and kisses Will :)
Posted by: Amy Huson on 7/4/2013 at 9:51 am
On The Map
There is an insane amount of cold diet coke in the fridge. Just saying. Jack and I loveyou, Quinn!!!
Posted by: Liz & Jack on 7/3/2013 at 7:27 pm
Steve and Grasshopper,
Congratulations on achieving the summit! So happy you were able to persevere through. Thinking of you this holiday, stay safe. Working on sending clear weather your way:)
Robin(pinky)
Posted by: Robin Biedrzycki on 7/3/2013 at 6:51 pm
On The Map
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Guapo;
sorry to hear you didn’t get to 17,000 today, but it makes me comfortable knowing that your team guides care about your welfare and safety,and won’t take unnecessary risks.
Best of luck tomorrow,rest well
Guapa
Posted by: marion and maya on 7/3/2013 at 10:22 pm
Hey Gail good to hear you guys are getting some exercise up there…I was beginning to worry you were getting lazy. Ha…kidding of course! Sounds like yesterday was a long one, but great to hear everyone is doing well and best of luck for a break in the weather. Happy early 4th of July, stay safe, have fun!! -Becky
Posted by: Becky on 7/3/2013 at 2:06 pm
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At Itasca. Missing you. Can’t wait to talk.
Love,
Dad, Mom and David
Posted by: Mike on 7/3/2013 at 11:49 am
Oh dear. Stuck for days and no pop tarts?
Posted by: Lisa Mackey on 7/2/2013 at 11:44 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mike King, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Erik can cook?
Posted by: Kurt Nelson on 7/3/2013 at 7:25 pm
Hope the weather improves so that you guys don’t have to stay cooped up in tents on the side of the mountain. Hopefully the avalanche transceiver training will be for naught, but glad that you have it.
Posted by: Vicki on 7/2/2013 at 4:45 pm
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Hopeful for your getaway very soon! Keep us posted. Love, Mom and Dad Haugen
Posted by: Cindy Haugen on 7/6/2013 at 6:15 am
Missing you more every day. Good to hear your spirits are ok. Can’t wait to hear that planes can make it in. Got 3 holes in one today. Hug, mom and the guys. Ps did you put smiley faces on the pancakes?
Posted by: KAC on 7/5/2013 at 9:17 pm
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