Entries from Mount Rainier
I experienced Everything on Rainier which I never have before on any mountain
Team spirit was So high
Leadership was Stellar and kind and Patient and helpful, absolutely, but especially talented and tenacious…
The Route was So Terminally Beautiful it was like a volcanic eruption of Emotion, your heart racing, thoughts swimming in stimulation… a virtual BASE JUMP into Euphoria
The guides resource reservoir was vast and the way they adapted to the challenges our team encountered along the way, Masterful… instinctively executing adaptation not uncertainty to emerging obstacles in varied forms while maintaining cohesion to Team, to route, to Goal and to True Success
This alone would have been Epic to be a part of… what Elevates this trip for Myself and my teammates beyond Epic is the Catalyst into Transformation we launched with the intensive training fused together by the “real Mountain” Kautz Expedition Challenge which demands Focus on practice of lessons which opens the window into the stratosphere of what is possible for EACH ONE of us to develop into as Mountaineers of the highest caliber!
This Team… held by This Mountain during This Moment has been evolved into an Eternal Artwork as our recollections and our stories will testify…
We have Successfully Summited our Destiny and now we enjoy the opportunity our ascension has created to continue beyond…
Ken Tessier, a Believer
Posted by: Ken Tessier on 6/14/2017 at 9:54 pm
Posted by: Andy Bond, Hannah Smith, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Casey Grom, Ben Liken, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations Casey, we saw in paradise on Saturday when they returned from their mountain school!
Posted by: Luis Carrasco on 6/12/2017 at 10:13 am
What an awesome experience. Great job guys!! Praying for you!!
Posted by: Gail Wood on 6/11/2017 at 1:06 pm
You guys are awesome!!! Pumped to hear about the adventure when you guys get back! Be safe on the return and enjoy the recovery.
Posted by: Nathan Holland on 6/11/2017 at 9:38 am
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tyler Reid
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great news! Congratulations to John (and team) from your So Cal fan club: Athena, Jody & GrandPa
Posted by: SoCal Gunns on 6/10/2017 at 7:08 pm
I was part of the team that past you yesterday on the snowfield in the rain storm. Felt so bad for you guys. I was soaked. But to see that you made it gives me great joy. Congrats!! I am so happy for you!!
Posted by: Joe Seguin on 6/9/2017 at 9:06 pm
Congratulations to our friend we met at the Missoula gas station.
Posted by: Dorothy M Hammons on 6/9/2017 at 1:46 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom, Paul Rachele
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
Hello and congrats to all on the Hahn team. Outstanding “participation” on the climb and tremendous patience for putting up with the awkward sense of humor of a southern redneck. Y’all are forever in my memories! Thank you to the birthday girl Nikki, the leg model Solveig, and the man with the bed time stories Dave. Y’all took great care of us and are good folk to spend time on a mountain with! May the good Lord keep you safe on all your future expeditions!
Posted by: Keith Lineback on 6/8/2017 at 6:16 pm
The leader of a group of people have a great deal of responsibility in your case I Sincerely believesdid that You makes The right call,Hope that tomorrow will l be a better day, God bless you.
Posted by: Lauro De Leon Jr on 6/8/2017 at 2:02 pm
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Gloria Roe, Lydia Johnson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Adam, Gloria and Lydia: Thank you for a great climb and a wonderful life experience. You taught us all so much! The camaraderie of the group was fun. Sophie and I enjoyed the deep breaths, rest stepping and the dark ascent into the wonderland!
Posted by: Keefe on 6/9/2017 at 8:43 pm
So proud of you guys!! Enjoy the rest of your trip! You deserve it!! Here’s another one for the books!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa on 6/6/2017 at 10:48 am
What an awesome experience! Thx to Mike, Leah, and Caleb. You guys are awesome. Enjoyed meeting everyone on our climb team.
Posted by: Andy H on 6/14/2017 at 1:22 pm
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