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Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,320'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen calls from the Mount McKinley summit.
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Good luck guys. Hope you got lots of rest.
Posted by: Megan Berge on 6/5/2012 at 12:14 pm
Chris and all the team….Happy trecking, and safe return . We are all thinking about your adventure and you.
Posted by: Voula Likourgiotis on 6/5/2012 at 11:58 am
Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney, Liam Weed
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 7:37 pm PT
Final Dispatch! Final Jeopardy!
The sound of Lisa the Basecamp Manager waking us up by saying “Planes are coming!”
What is the greatest sound in the world?
Correct!
The team has never packed up camp so quickly. Too quickly it ended up because we played hurry up and wait for about three hours before our ticket to town arrived. It was worth the wait for hot showers, running water and flushing toilets.
So to end our adventure together dear reader, here is a group photo of the team.
Thanks for following along!
Congrats to everyone, (especially my niece, Rebecca) for completing a lifetime achievement. Everyone looks very happy to have completed your goal. Look forward to seeing pictures.
Posted by: Lorraine Sewick on 6/21/2022 at 11:40 am
Many congrats team - you all look refreshed and happy! Thank you guides for your wonderful daily updates - we have loved them! Amazing trip you all and welcome home! And Michael cannot wait to see you honey!!!
Kim aka Mom
Posted by: Kim on 6/21/2022 at 9:34 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great job to all!!!! Wally, ol’ pal, you simply amaze me. Way to go!!!!!
Gratz
Posted by: Gratz on 9/14/2012 at 2:29 pm
wally,
you are amazing!!! i can’t wait to hear all about it. onward and upward!
love, susie
Posted by: susan m miller on 9/14/2012 at 1:23 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Calvin Jiricko, Mitch Valaitis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Footprints of Fight team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. RMI Guide Brent Okita reported clear skies and a breezy morning on the summit.
These climbers have trained to climb Mt. Rainier for a year while raising funds to support their mission. Footprints of Fight is a organization that is dedicated to providing services for the family and patient of pediatric cancer in Washington while going through the treatment process. The purpose of these services is to reduce the family's stress of everyday life through which increased levels of courage, optimism, strength, and resiliency will form to help the family conquer cancer in present and future.
Congratulations Team for your efforts on and off the mountain!

Hello again everyone,
Today the we had an early start leaving behind our beautiful lodge and have headed to the mountain towards the start of the climb. We left around 8am and drove along the rural country side and small villages for two hours before reaching the park entrance.
Most of the area surrounding Kilimanjaro has been cultivated and primarily used for coffee and banana production, plus a variety of other agriculture needs. There are still a few areas that have been untouched and resemble more of a savannah that Tanzania is known for. Kilimanjaro’s base is mostly forested and resembles more of a jungle, this area is called the cloud forest.
Once we arrived at the park gate we had all of our gear weighed and divided into loads for our porters and other staff to carry before hitting the trail. Once everything was in order we started our climb slowly making our way up the winding trail that ascends continuously through the thick forest. Thankfully the overhead canopy provided a bit of relief from the hot sun overhead.
The team hiked for a little over 5 1/2 hours and reached our camp for the night that sits around 10,000'. After settling into camp and get situated the team was served a nice warm meal for dinner.
Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a good nights rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
good trip
Posted by: Alberto Lopez on 1/27/2022 at 5:14 pm
Posted by: Steve Gately, Ben Ammon, James Bealer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,310'

RMI Guide Steve Gately calls in from the Denali summit!
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Steve! I’m so proud and happy for you for making the summit! I’ll give you a call when you’re on the bottom so I can tell you about the light indoor rock climbing I’ve been doing. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Robbie Snow on 5/31/2019 at 1:55 pm
Congrats! Keeping you in prayer.
Posted by: Molly Bealer on 5/31/2019 at 9:06 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'

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Is that why you got such a big snow blower?
Posted by: Charles on 6/5/2013 at 2:27 pm
Gerald you continue to amaze us! Stay safe and enjoy the climb
Posted by: eileen & mike meehan on 6/3/2013 at 3:15 am
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Mike Uchal, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

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John and crew, Stay strong! I am pulling for the weather to begin to work in your favor. You have been so patient ....hang in there! love, dee
Posted by: Deann on 7/7/2012 at 12:46 pm
Nelson, sympathy for Mother Nature at 17,000 camp. I know you toughed out cold and wind, and I hope you can recharge and warm a bit at 14,000 camp. I know you may be disappointed, but few have ever been to 17,000 on Denali. Hang in there and maybe the weather will break and reward perseverance. Love you, stay safe. Dad
Posted by: Bill on 7/7/2012 at 10:10 am
Congratulations, Quinn, and the rest of the team!!! We’re so proud of you, what an amazing achievement! Have a happy and safe descent, you’re in our thoughts!
Posted by: Lauren & Adam on 6/30/2013 at 8:45 pm
Awesome job by everyone. Quinn, we knew you would summit no matter what it took. Have a safe 2nd half and look foreword to seeing you home soon. Love from Mom & Dad.
Posted by: George on 6/30/2013 at 12:34 pm
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