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Posted by: Jake Beren, Ben Liken
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
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Hi Mike, your almost to the submit. You will make it to your goal and your dream. I am so proud. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear the stories. You have worked hard for this. Enjoy the moment when you reach the top and yell out as loud as you can. I am so proud of you. The endurance of this trip is overwhelming. Be safe and enjoy. Love you lots - Mom
Posted by: mom on 7/4/2012 at 5:56 am
DG,
Here’s hoping that you guys have good weather for the summit push. I can’t wait to hear the stories and see your pictures!
Lots of love,
Steph
Posted by: Stephanie on 7/3/2012 at 8:05 pm
On The Map
Glad to hear it’s been snowing a bit. Hope the weather improves for you guys
Zachary Zaitzeff
Posted by: zachary zaitzeff on 5/7/2012 at 5:56 pm
Be patient and stay strong…it will all work out as it should. We are all pulling for the teams to have safe summits. Thank you so much for the updates, we really enjoy sharing in your adventures on the mountain.
Posted by: D. Arnot on 5/7/2012 at 8:59 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Machu Picchu
Hola hola hola!
This morning, some of us woke up early just one more time - we took the buses back up the hill, went through the entrance of Machu Picchu and climbed Huayna Picchu.
You know the mountain in the background of all those iconic photos of Machu Picchu? That’s Huayna Picchu! We rallied (even after 6 days of trekking!) for just a *few* more steep stairs to the summit.
We were greeted with sunshine and full views of Machu Picchu and all the surrounding landscape. We celebrated a birthday (HBD Courtney!!) and took all the photos. It was beyond remarkable and a great way to wrap up this trip.
This afternoon on the 4-hour train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco, we had some time to reflect on our adventure. We stepped out of our comfort zones to explore new cultures, new altitudes, new food and so much more. We came together as a team and learned so much about ourselves along the way.
Tomorrow we’ll all fly home but we’ll carry everything — the hard moments, the funny moments, the inspiring stories of the Incas and their ancestors — with us for a lifetime.
Until next time, Peru!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Machu Picchu team
PC: Jess Wedel
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Posted by: Andy Bond, Jack Delaney, Joey Manship
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Today was our promised “easy day” by our guides and the jury is still out. We climbed down to 10K to grab our previously buried cache and climbed back up to camp 2. The day was and still is snowy and windy, but we got to spend a lot of it in our tents eating our newly uncovered snacks.
Tomorrow - should Denali allow, we will climb to 14,000, to bury another cache.
Happy adoption day to my dog Mav and early birthday to my best girl Alex, and lastly to my mom, we are giving it hell! I love you.
Ps I wrote a really great dispatch yesterday, but the German guy stole my blog.
Thanks Mikayla! I love checking the blog and you wrote this one. You all are a crazy, dedicated bunch. I hope Denali allows. I love you Capt., Cakes, Baby girl.
Posted by: Michelle DeMers on 6/12/2023 at 5:41 pm
Y’all are absolutely amazing, hoping all the best to the whole team for the rest of your journey!
To Mikayla- be safe homie, I read every new blog post to kumar and the production team, they all think y’all are crazy, but also are all rooting for you all the way from South Korea…I love you and I promise we will make a cake for Mav once you get back to celebrate his adoption day, be safe Mikayla.
Posted by: Mack Thompson on 6/12/2023 at 2:34 am
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Have a fantastic time, be safe and see y’all when you get back!
Posted by: Karin Grantham on 8/4/2012 at 7:30 am
Have fun Chris V. We all miss you here in Florida. We are all cheering for you. It looks amazing. Post more pictures. :)
Team Parallon
Posted by: Manuel on 8/3/2012 at 10:31 am
On The Map
We’re glad you (and all your bags) made it to Cheget. Climb safely! We’ll keep checking in on the blog for updates.
Posted by: Kristin PIngree on 7/9/2012 at 11:28 pm
On The Map
LeighAnn, great photos of R&R with climbing team in the Cheget ski area. We must have rocks in our blood since I live at 7100ft and you are there looking forward to the next challenge. Say hello to Jim and have a very successful and safe expedition. Dad
Posted by: Vic Belloli on 7/5/2012 at 9:12 pm
On The Map
Hi Paul,
Did you learn any mountain climbing in the military?
Mike
Posted by: Mike on 9/13/2012 at 8:45 am
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! NICE JOB. YOU MUST HAVE HAD AMAZING VIEWS.. SHOUT OUT TO DR. RIESTER!.. RON AND BETTY JANE WOLK
Posted by: BETTY JANE WOLK on 7/5/2012 at 9:38 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
Keep it tight and enjoy the views!
We are proud of you! M&T
Posted by: sHARON on 6/15/2012 at 5:44 pm
Nice work Tyler, Larry and all - I hope by now you are savoring the summit experience!
The summit is for the ego - the journey is for the soul. I’m hoping your egos are at a high point - be safe and enjoy as you complete the journey!
Posted by: Tim Halls on 6/15/2012 at 12:50 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day, Dan and friends!! Love the updates, following y’all daily! Wishes for good weather, good health and happy hiking!
Posted by: Patsy on 2/14/2013 at 5:12 pm
Yes, Happy Valentines day to Dan and friends! Following you daily, love the updates! Wishing good weather and successful hiking!
Posted by: Patsy on 2/14/2013 at 5:08 pm
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