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Lee,
Enjoy every moment. Would be awesome to take in that much of creation’s beauty…so untouched by humans. Can’t to see your photos. We are praying for your safety. love the Ortmeiers:)
Posted by: maren ortmeier on 7/2/2012 at 5:23 am
Great to hear some news! I will certainly be praying for you, Lee, and all your compatriots. You’re as high now as I’ve ever gotten . . . keep going! I can only imagine what it actually looks like seeing it with one’s own eyes. And I suppose the Creator must be bigger than this, since He made it! :-}
Posted by: Fr Paul Duchschere on 6/28/2012 at 8:45 am
Hi Michael R,
Any good X-C skiing up there? If u see any good scarfs pick one up for me-hee hee!
We know u will do well ~ enjoy the experience & have fun!
Lv, Diana & Brian
Posted by: D and B on 6/25/2012 at 5:53 pm
Hey! One picture of my hubby is not enough for me to make it through! I just need to see Tims face and I’ll know how he’s doing. Pleeeeease! : )
Appreciate any news you can send, stories. Good job on the blog…just want more. You write very well!
Be safe and be smart!
Deb McLaughlin
Posted by: Deb McLaughlin on 6/25/2012 at 5:14 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Woohoo Jim and Halsey! Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all about it. So glad you are back safe and sound!
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth on 6/25/2012 at 10:59 pm
On The Map
Lee - So excited to hear news of your trek. Keep your socks dry. Looking forward to hearing about it all when you return. Cant wait to see the pictures. You are remembering to take pictures right? Mary Lee & C
Posted by: Mary Lee on 6/25/2012 at 8:21 pm
Lee, In support of your efforts I will go climb Dike East this week.
Posted by: Kelly on 6/25/2012 at 10:41 am
Nelson, Kyle and Jacob are at 14,200. Wishing you and your team every success. See you on the way down!! NOLS WADDINGTON 2011.
Posted by: Glenn on 6/25/2012 at 8:10 pm
NELS!!! Miss you.. You better be writing down everything. Stay safe!
EB
PS You win this one.
Posted by: Erica on 6/25/2012 at 5:36 pm
On The Map
Hey everyone, hope your still killing it up there and telling some good jokes (hopefully not canadian related). You guys are the best and I can’t wait to hear about the trip, I miss you all alot!
O, before I forget… lee here is an intro to the north-dakota jokes i’ve come across.. many more to come.
Q: Why did North Dakota raise the minimum drinking age to 25?
A: They wanted to keep alcohol out of the high schools!
Q: How do you know the toothbrush was invented in North Dakota?
A: If it was invented anywhere else, it would have been called a teethbrush.
Take tons of pictures for me on the summit!
Lots of love from Calgary,
Sasha
Posted by: sasha selby on 6/23/2012 at 11:57 pm
Great post and update! Good job everyone….Guides included. We would not get very far without our awesome mountain guides! I am not paid to say that by the way. :)
Posted by: Mark on 6/23/2012 at 10:15 pm
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Mike Uchal, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9,800'
On The Map
Tim you are half way there. I am sure you are thinking this is no problemo. Keep the calories up to keep the fire burning. Skip
Posted by: Skip on 6/24/2012 at 10:57 am
You’re a long way from Oklahoma buddy! Diane and all the turkeys miss you. Ate one last night!
Posted by: Fanta on 6/23/2012 at 3:02 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from 11,000 ft on their descent.
On The Map
Hi Ross, I spoke with Dave and Loretta - they say congratulations on the summit. Next stop Nepal?
Posted by: Carla Bustos on 6/22/2012 at 12:55 pm
Fingers still crossed…
Crispi, alles Liebe auf den letzten Metern, Küsschen, Tropf
Posted by: Susann on 6/22/2012 at 12:44 pm
On The Map
Kristina and Mike,
So glad the trip is going well. It is amazing to see all the snow and think of the cold while we hit 89 today and it is dry, dry , dry. Enjoy your rest day and thanks for the updates.
Missy
Posted by: missy prudden on 6/22/2012 at 8:46 pm
For someone that lives in snow country, you guys have a lot of snow
It sure seems incredible, hope every one is well and all continues to go well.
Matt, This has to be the high light of your life. All Take care, climb safely
Thanks so much for the updates. Don Pennington
Posted by: Don Pennington on 6/22/2012 at 5:44 pm
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Stan et al—Snow! I would love to see snow, right now! I hope you are not too bored and are able to read and rest! The scenery looks very nice. We are fine. Take care, love me
Posted by: Betsy on 6/26/2012 at 1:04 pm
We are watching and hoping for more sun and clear weather. Patience is a good thing…wish I had some but you are making great progress and soon you will summit! Love from your Vermont buddies.
Posted by: Helen and Mike Bridgewater on 6/26/2012 at 11:19 am
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