Entries from Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Tym, Tyler, and Team,
There must be a break-down because I have been sending you calm, warm weather…it is obviously not arriving. There must be a large, lost package at the post office. So sorry. I will continue to try at this end and wish you all the best. Stay strong and enthusiastic.
The Cavs beat the Warriors 137-116 last night, so with the Warriors ahead at 3-1, it is back to Oakland for another game on Monday night.
And Tym, Satoshi says, $2921.00!!
Love Mom and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/10/2017 at 8:04 pm
Matt and team,
Hanging in there. Sunny and hot in Michigan this weekend. Will send some your way. Praying weather clears up soon!! Stay safe.
Love, Mom
Posted by: Barb McAllister on 6/10/2017 at 9:18 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Steve Gately, Megan Budge
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Lindsay - hope you are having the time of your life! It seems like weather is not cooperating but I am sure it will turn around. Hang in there!
Posted by: Manish on 6/10/2017 at 4:08 pm
Steve, We are in awe watching you and your team embrace this journey.You are all truly amazing!! Hang in there man…you are living the dream…We love you and can’t wait to see, hug , and have a very expensive bottle of wine and dinner with you!! Stay safe all. Ruth and Mike
Posted by: Mike and Ruth on 6/10/2017 at 2:51 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Dear Alex,
“Nevertheless, she persisted…”
Keep strong and safe, team.
Jasmin
Posted by: Jasmin on 6/10/2017 at 6:38 am
Hello Mountain Friends! So sorry that I couldn’t join the climb at the last minute this year. Everything has resolved itself with my family’s health issues, but it was necessary to stay here. While I have been very disappointed that I can’t be climbing with you, I have been following the blog entries about your progress with enthusiasm, and am impressed with the tough resolve that you have all exhibited as you’ve faced the various challenges on the mountain. I truly hope that the weather relents and gives you all a well-deserved shot at the summit in the next few days! Best of luck and stay safe everyone. I hope to climb with you all at some point on down the road. -William
Posted by: William Kenyon on 6/9/2017 at 6:59 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Matt,
I hope you’re well up there and that you’re getting some good use out of my favorite down slippers. Enjoy the rest of your time on the mountain and take lots of pictures. It looks amazing and I can’t wait to hear your stories.
If by chance you start to miss me… Just remember every time you look up at the moon, I too will be looking at a moon. Not the same moon, obviously, that’s impossible.
Love, Colleen
Posted by: Colleen on 6/9/2017 at 4:24 pm
Hope weather breaks real soon! We want you to come home soon! Stay safe!
Posted by: Kathy Healy on 6/9/2017 at 3:09 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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On The Map
Hi to Dear Amir and Nima and all team guide and team members,
Hoping this message finds you well. I can understand how tough it is to wait in the camp for final approach. You need to be too patient, that you are!! and keep yourself fit and safe. I don ‘t want to disappoint you but it may happen if your supplies are running rock bottom down or weather conditions are tough, your guides may decide bringing you down without going to top summing. But that’s it; at times it is the route that matters not the mere fact of reaching the goal. Stay tough, patient and safe,
Last Friday 9th of June, I climbed to Claun Bastak (CB) in Dizin area of Central Alborz, north of Tehran. CB has a height of 4300 m (we started from Dizin at 2000 m ) and when we reached summit we had the amazing view of Damavand summit, Touchal, and Alam Kuh. As it was too cold, we spent half an hour there. In the way down we had a difficult time as the route was too sharp and slippery. I have put pictures on our family account. !!
I keep my fingers crossed and pray you prevail it. But if you didn’t, don’t worry you are on the right path and on the good hands; you would be able to do it next time. Please don’t forget that it is not the goals that are important, the path towards goals are much mor fundamental and meaningful. You will accomplish it, keep your spirits and stay safe and well,
Hadi, Mitra’s father,
Posted by: Hadi on 6/10/2017 at 11:08 pm
Tym, Tyler, and Team,
Hang in there and be patient. Your time has to be coming. Keep up your spirits and know I am thinking of you here in the 90 degree lowlands of Charlotte, NC. And…Satoshi says, $2,822.00.
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/9/2017 at 3:56 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Steve Gately, Megan Budge
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Cheryl, I’m almost unbearably proud to call a woman like you one of my dearest.
Cheerleading so ridiculously hard with my five star dance moves for you ! (I’d like to think in a way that would make you turn bright red and step slightly to the side - the psych is that real)
Mind
Over
Matter
Keep crushing! You’ve already reached the summit of my heart .
Hugs ❤️
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah on 6/9/2017 at 12:17 pm
Jake Jirsa - We’re watching you! Keep it up man. You’re only a few inches from the top on the map!
Posted by: Jim and Kerynn on 6/9/2017 at 11:42 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 18,200'
On The Map
JT - I’m living vicariously through you, have fun and be safe.!
Posted by: Uncle Tad on 6/9/2017 at 6:53 am
Keep the faith, Lindsay and team!
Ken P
Posted by: Ken Porrello on 6/8/2017 at 12:49 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Steve Gately, Megan Budge
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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14000 - awesome! Stay Strong everyone!
Go Steve!
Mike and Pat
Posted by: Mike and Pat Lurakis on 6/8/2017 at 8:18 am
happy birthday to ken at 14000! love from your wife and family.
Posted by: anne lawler on 6/7/2017 at 9:27 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Fingers crossed for clear weather and being able to push ahead at the soonest opportunity.
Go John and the rest of the team!
Posted by: SoCal Gunns on 6/8/2017 at 9:56 am
Hi Dear Amir and Hi to all team members,
Hope all is OK with you and you have a pleasant and safe climbing. You are just at it!! You are on a hard journey. Years ahead you look back and you enjoy remembering an unforgettable, amazing and exciting experience in fighting physically and spirituallly against hard rock stones in your way up. Your ascent is symbolising how you need to move forward and pass the barriers patiently and humbly but resolutely. Tomorrow morning I will be climbing Claun Bastami at 4300 meter height, beginning at 4 am and coming down in the afternoon.
Please take good care of yourself, preserve your skin from the intensity of sun and stay well!
Hadi, Mitra’s dad
Posted by: Hadi on 6/8/2017 at 6:51 am
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who are the two going for the summit?
Posted by: win smith sr on 6/12/2017 at 10:21 am
Team - Sorry that you did not summit but congratulations on such strong climbing and a great adventure. Many people have been rooting for you and continue to do so. Descend safely and enjoy your return to civilization. Ken
Posted by: Ken Porrello on 6/11/2017 at 5:12 am
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