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Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,000'
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RMI Guide Mike Haugen calls in from 17 camp after their summit attempt.
On The Map
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
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
Jake,
Good on ya, missed you @ Muir on june 11th ran into Logan and Tim they said you were up working the DC Route. We were up again earning some turns on the Stokes. Climb High , Be safe. talk to ya soon . Chao Randy
Posted by: Randy May on 6/15/2011 at 3:12 pm
Hey Baz,
We are so glad to hear all is going well for you and the team. We are definitely thinking of you here in TOYLAND as ma likes to call it ha :) Keep positive and stay strong!! Lots of Love from Pearse & Kathryn
Posted by: pearse & Kat Mc Kiernan on 6/14/2011 at 8:49 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 10:50 pm PT
Hello trusty readers,
Sorry for the gap in dispatches. Things got a little busy with logistics. We took two rest days at 14,000' Camp figuring out weather and logistics on who wanted to continue up and who wanted to go down. With weather being finicky most of the team decided to focus on getting off the mountain. For those that desired uphill movement it was the weather we needed to figure out. After many ominous forecast with only small windows of calm we decided our best option was to stay together as a team and make our way down the mountain. Its always a hard decision to go down, especially when you still have time. But sometimes, the cards just aren't in your favor. It's been a great trip even without the summit. We have made it back to 11,000' Camp and are taking a quick nap before we make our way to the airstrip. Tomorrow is suppose to be the best weather day so figures crossed we make it off the glacier.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team
Hey Hannah and Team,
That is a bummer but like you have always said, “its about the experience!”
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/2/2023 at 4:01 am
To go as far as all the teams went is to say they made it to the top…like many who expressed…thank you for your wisdom in playing it safe. So impressed. Bethany ...you did a spectacular display of strength and determination and so many have expressed how inspired they are of your accomplishments. Looking forward to hearing details.
Love M❤M
Posted by: Jan L. Gray on 6/1/2023 at 2:25 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Side salad and her meat platters. When is she sharing the wine!?!? Go guys, go!
Posted by: Shannon Henn on 6/30/2019 at 12:32 am
Rest while you can. Cool tent photo! Step safe
Posted by: Susan Moore on 6/29/2019 at 9:54 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Joan. A tope. Aqui desde las azores marta y yo te damos animos como si estuvieramos juntos en Islandia last year. GO FOR IT and come back save with your family…
Piensa que en barcelona estan a 40 grados celsius!!!!! .
Love you Ana
Posted by: Ana prats on 6/28/2019 at 10:21 am
Wind, wind, go away,
so we can get underway,
any day would be OK,
this isn’t exactly a holiday!
Thinking of you and wishing you calm days. Go Tym! Go Team!!
Love Mom and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/28/2019 at 10:03 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith
Categories: Guide News
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Mike Uchal, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
On The Map
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
On The Map
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
RMI Guide Adam Knoff checks in from 14,000' on Mt. McKinley.
Way to go Courto!!!!!! Keep on making the Cheeseheads proud. You are a super rock star - kind of scares me actually as I sit on my mommy butt drinking beer and watching reality tv. I know you are also super embarrassed reading this right now so I guess my current mission has been accomplished. The Thompson 5 love you. Sus
Posted by: Susannah Thompson on 6/3/2011 at 1:01 pm
Buen dia rucho, te amo mucho…acurucaaaa! jaja… feliz aventura…
Posted by: Anita on 6/2/2011 at 3:35 pm
I’m shocked (seriously, no pun intended) to hear about the storm. SO close. You are all truly amazing and great to hear Mike’s voice. Cheering you on, thinking about you all, KAC.
Posted by: Kconstantine on 6/27/2013 at 8:02 pm
there will be an other opportunity am sure! glad you are all ok .rest well.lots of love to Lance
Posted by: elisabeth on 6/27/2013 at 5:18 pm
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