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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Descend to 11,000’ Camp

June 16, 2015

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

June 16, 2015 6:05 pm PT We arose to wind and a bit of ominous clouds at 17,000'. The team efficiently packed our camp to start the long decent back to our families and friends. After 6,000' of decent with a stop to gather our kit stashed at 14,000' and a wonderful quesadilla snack from Jake's team we have landed for some chill time. This is the life! We're at the beach of 11,000' camp soaking our battered feet in the sun soften snow. While puffing our sleeping bags over our tent flies which is conveniently shading us in our cabanas as we get some well deserved rest for the final push to Base Camp early tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed we will fly off to civilization tomorrow! Not that there are no other people to socialize with up here on Denali. Our team has done one heck of an awesome job and we have all created some great friendships! If all keeps going our way our next post will be the last from little Talkeetna, AK with a great evening of celebration! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Congratulations DG!
You certainly taxed the Weather Gods’ patience.
Great work- 3rd times the charm

Posted by: bruce freedman on 6/17/2015 at 5:58 am

Glad to hear the day went so well!!!
David and Mark, I know you were both in great shape but everyone must be exhausted by now….blessings for health and safety to all as you continue to descend. Won’t be long now till you trade your hiking boots for dancing shoes at Chris and Kelsey’s wedding. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear the stories of this great adventure.

Love and prayers, Mom & Dad Dreher

Posted by: Mom & Dad Dreher on 6/17/2015 at 12:12 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Enjoying Rest Day at 14 Camp

June 16, 2015

Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 16, 2015 3:18 pm PT Yesterday our team made a carry to 17 Camp. Leaving early, we avoided the crowds and enjoyed one of the more beautiful days the Buttress could serve up. Spectacular views from the Kahiltna to the tundra kept us company all day long and we really got a great sense of our surroundings. Now we are all set to capitalize on the next weather window and move up! Until then the team is enjoying a well earned rest day here at 14 Camp. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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I’m following you, Bill. Way to go! It is truly amazing to see what you are doing, on top of the world.

Posted by: Lee Mauk on 6/18/2015 at 7:10 am

keep up the great work, all! meredith, i’m checking in on you every day. so excited for you. be safe and enjoy the view! :-)

Posted by: kristen lacy on 6/17/2015 at 8:54 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Returns to High Camp After Summit

June 16, 2015

Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

June 16, 2015 - 2:01 am Hey, this is the Upper West Rib team calling you to confirm that we made it back to High Camp. We are all tucked in for the night, in bed safe and sound. RMI Guide Eric Frank

RMI Guide Eric Frank checks in from High Camp after the team returns from the summit.

Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Team Check in from 17 Camp After Summit

June 16, 2015

Posted by: Lindsay Mann, Tyler Jones, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

June 15, 2015 11:27 pm PT Some great timing, a bit of luck, and our mountain skills payed off! The team woke early to a blustery morning, had a breakfast of oatmeal and coffee and prepared our warm weather clothing and climbing equipment. We then delayed about an hour to see if the wind would lighten up and the Sun's solar rays would help the cool nip of the early morning air! We set out on our summit attempt at 9 am and headed off to the shady slopes of the Autobahn which are the slopes that lead to Denali pass at 18,200 ft. The wind was still gusty, but relatively warm temps (about 10 degrees) allowed us to keep the digits warm and continue traveling upward. Then beyond the pass we enjoyed full on sunshine as the wind slowly diminished to a light breeze. Smooth traveling on the upper slopes accompanied by a perfect day put us on the summit around 4:00pm. Stellar views of the lower slopes of Denali and the rest of the Alaska Range were enjoyed by all. After plenty of photos and high-fives we spun around and made the return trip to camp. After a quick dinner and hot drinks everyone is is tucked away in their tents enjoying some rest after a hard days work. Great work today team! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Way to go Daddy! That’s awesome—I guess the third time is a charm. Mommy’s car said that it was 107 here today. It is so freaking hot. Hope you make it home before I go to New York in a week. We sang for the Raleigh City Council today. I think it was on TV.

Posted by: Oz on 6/16/2015 at 8:12 pm

Congrats DG! The highest point in the continent. Say, I just had an absolutely brilliant idea…billable feet! ;)

Posted by: Will Ivy on 6/16/2015 at 3:04 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Establish Camp at 11,200’

June 16, 2015

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

June 15, 2015 10:20 pm PT We woke up early to beautiful weather. After a quick breakfast and packing session, we were headed up glacier towards our next camp at 11,200 ft. We made great time with our strong crew and found a partially dug out camp. We proceeded to make it an RMI quality camp. Since we arrived into camp early and had most of the day to work, we decided to go big. Instead of stairs leading down into our cook tent, we decided to make a large tunnel through the side of the hill as our entry way. It turns out you have to move a bunch of snow to make a six foot entry tunnel. RMI 7 "El Siete"

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Calls from the Summit

June 15, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,320'

June 15, 2015 8:57 pm PT Hello everybody this is Geoff Schellens with the Upper West Rib team calling from the summit of Denali. It’s been quite a long day and a lot of tired folks but we are happy to be here. We are about to start our descent and we will check in from 17 Camp. Thanks everybody for following along. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

RMI Guide Geoff Schellens calls from the summit of Mt. McKinley with the Upper West Rib Team.

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Congrats Kim and happy belated bday!! I have been thinking of you constantly. You are my hero! Xoxo

Posted by: Steph on 6/20/2015 at 9:09 pm

Congratulations KIM!!!! What an accomplishment!
Christa Huseby

Posted by: Christa Huseby on 6/16/2015 at 12:53 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Tyler Jones & Team Call from the Summit of Mt. McKinley

June 15, 2015

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,320'

June 15, 2015 4:42 pm PT Hi everybody it’s Tyler and the team. We are on the summit of Mt. McKinley currently. We hope that everyone is doing well at home. We have a lot of hours of work left but we did a really good job getting up here. We can see hundreds of miles. There is a light wind up here and everybody is doing great. We have had a spectacular trip and we are half way now. We will give you a report when we get back to 17 Camp and hope that everyone is well. We will be in touch. Cheers – RMI Guide Tyler Jones

RMI Guide Tyler Jones calls from the summit of Mt. McKinley.

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A huge congrats to you and the team, Ken. You are a man of your word—you said you were going to do Denali and you did—all the way to the top—20,320 feet—WOW! A colossal achievement. Cheers to you and the team from hapless Hollis.
Budd

Posted by: Budd Burnett on 6/21/2015 at 1:34 pm

Congratulations to all on reaching the summit, be safe travels down. Ken, we are anxiously waiting your return to hear all your wonderful stories, be safe!!

Posted by: Lilia Godinez on 6/16/2015 at 8:48 am

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Establish Camp 2

June 15, 2015

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 9,600'

June 14, 2015 10:58 pm Hi friends and family! Team Haugen continues to make strong moves up here. Today we got a bright and early start, broke camp, and made short work of Ski Hill en route to Camp 2 at 9,600 feet. Upon arrival, the boys of "El Siete" enthusiastically dug what may be the burliest camp ever to grace the slopes of Denali, then harvested the fruits of their labor by way of a long half day of relaxing, napping, and eating truly preposterous quantities of Mac and cheese. We're all excited for a move up to 11 camp tomorrow. And now, for the more literary inclined followers, please enjoy a summary of the day's exploits in haiku: Bright and early start, Solid work on frozen slopes, Camp 2 chilling, FUN! RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Doug, glad to hear things are going well up there. Hope the weather holds up. Take lots of pics, b/c we can’t wait to see the views you are seeing.

Posted by: Greg on 6/18/2015 at 3:51 pm

Good to see the daily progress. How cold is it?
Stay warm and safe
Love
Mom and Dad

Posted by: MaryAnn and Arthur on 6/18/2015 at 1:27 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Preparing for Summit Bid Tomorrow

June 14, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 16,900'

Sunday June 14th 8:20 pm PT Hello, this is RMI Guide, Eric Frank, calling in from Alaska. I'm at the Balcony Camp on the Upper West Rib, here at 16,900 feet. Our team climbed up here today from our 14,000-foot camp. We're doing great. It is about 7:20 PM, Alaska time. We have tents up and we are settling into dinner. It's beautiful evening out here. We can see several hundred miles from our vantage all throughout the Alaska Range and into the tundra to the north, so we're doing well. We anticipate great weather tomorrow. RMI Guide Eric Frank

RMI Guide Eric Frank calls in from Balcony Camp.

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I am glad to see that our prayers cleared the weather for you. May God be with you all during your climb. I can not wait until I am able to climb this mountain sometime in the next couple of years or so.

Thanks

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 6/16/2015 at 8:16 am

Kim- it’s me again- just wanted to give you a heads up that dad has been waiting for you on the summit- so act totally surprised when you see him- he brought a stuffed colobus monkey with him so you won’t be able to miss him!
Xoxoxo
Lora

Posted by: Lora on 6/15/2015 at 11:37 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Training Day 2

June 14, 2015

Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Sunday June 14th 8:50 pm PT Today we wished our dear friends "Bon voyage" as the other RMI teams moved up on the West Rib and Buttress. Good luck everyone! As for our esteemed crew, we spent the midday training to be as agile as the mighty wolverine when we tackle the fixed lines. It was great to see everyone both excel at the training course and take the time to enjoy the absurdly beautiful views of Hunter, Foraker and the Kahiltna Glacier. It was a stunning day up here. Tomorrow we hope to carry goods higher up to prepare for moving when the weather allows. Wish us luck! RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Jake, you’re killin’ me! It’s been over 48 hours since your last post. What’s happening? How’s the weather? Is everybody OK? Did you guys summit already?

Posted by: Norm Vork on 6/16/2015 at 9:58 pm

Hi,

I hope you’re having a good time AJ.Good work till now,keep up the spirit.Take care see you soon at sea level. :)

Posted by: Megha Bhardwaj on 6/16/2015 at 8:24 pm

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