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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Posted by: Andy Bond, Jack Delaney, Joey Manship
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
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Thursday, June 8, 2023, 9:52 pm PDT
This morning we woke up to Joey the Guide’s scrumptious pancakes. Does he moonlight at Benihana’s? Conditions weren’t favorable so we made it a rest day. We ended the day with dinner and optimism for a move to Camp Two tomorrow. And now, a poem:
All day we were stuck at Camp One
Blueberry chocolate chip pancakes are fun
Tomorrow we’ll try for 10 And if this happens again
Call our team the cloistered nuns
- Lenhardt Stevens and the June 4 Denali Expedition Team
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Posted by: Eric Frank, James Bealer, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 11:20 pm PT
Blue skies greeted us this morning in Talkeetna. With potentially stormy weather approaching, we decided to make an expeditious attempt to fly onto the glacier this evening. We lucked out and got a flight and landed at Base Camp. Now the adventure begins! Tomorrow we plan to move to Camp 1 at 7,800 feet.
Elliot
Loving the updates, thinking good thoughts for you and the rest of your team. Enjoy the adventure, stay strong and tap into your tenacious spirit to keep moving.
Cheers and Love
Mom and Dad
Posted by: Susan Campos on 5/21/2021 at 7:09 pm
Go Auntie Heidi!!!
From Wilson
We hope you make it safely, watch out for spider badgers!!! (8-legged badger) ((Breckin made it up and tries to convince people it’s a real thing))
From Breckin
Posted by: Jason Kay on 5/21/2021 at 4:55 pm
Posted by: Jeff Martin, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Have a wonderful climb everyone! I hope you enjoy your 40th Birthday on this climb, John!
Posted by: Becky on 8/5/2014 at 7:56 am
Jess and team, have a great climb. Love you wiffie!! we are all doing well here.
Posted by: Hector on 8/5/2014 at 3:27 am
On The Map
Wow, what a vista! Love this blog! Chris and Jeff, keep breathing!!
Posted by: Joan on 9/20/2013 at 7:16 am
Awesome descriptions of the climb. I can really visualize it. Sorry you’re getting rained on!
Posted by: Mara on 9/19/2013 at 11:48 am
On The Map
Hey Mark! Don’t forget to floss! :) Good job and make it back safe.
Posted by: Chrissy on 3/26/2013 at 3:02 pm
L & P- Congrats on making Pheriche!! Mark’s post from Deboche was great!! Enjoy!!
D is really excited and enjoying every step of the way with you! Take good care and soak it all in!! Thanks again to Mark!
Love M & G
Posted by: Gretchen & Mike on 3/26/2013 at 10:39 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Leon Davis, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”
—T.S. Eliot
Posted by: Janet on 1/30/2013 at 11:51 am
Wishing you all a calm & clear day for the next big push - Best of luck tomorrow! Lots of Love, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Paula & Bill VanDeventer on 1/29/2013 at 5:18 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Mike Walter checks in from 17,200' camp
On The Map
Way to go Kyle!!! I am so happy to hear that you reached the summit. I can’t wait to hear all about it! Love you bunches! Christina
Posted by: Christina on 5/29/2012 at 1:40 pm
Congradualations! Awsome Job! We can’t wait to celebrate with you and hear all about it.
Kyle, we LYF
Posted by: Donna & Lloyd on 5/27/2012 at 10:45 pm
Posted by: Adam Knoff
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
On The Map
Congratulations! Felicitaciones! to all 5 plus pilot when he will be there to pick you up.
Here in Grand Junction we are very happy that you are back. :-) :-) :-):-)
Posted by: Patricia Corduban on 6/12/2011 at 1:16 pm
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Today was a huge day of logistics, travel and climbing uphill to Ixta high camp!
We started early knowing we had a few hours in the car. We said goodbye to our friends at La Malintzi (especially all our new sweet dog friends) and hit the road.
Clear skies prevailed and we had views of Ixta and Popo all day. When we were almost to the national park, we noticed plumes of clouds coming off Popo! So cool to see an active volcano.
We got to the base of Ixta, repacked our bags for the climb and started hiking. With heavy packs and over 12,000ft it was tough walking. Everyone did great and we made it to high camp in three hours.
After an early dinner, we laid down in our tents as soon as we could knowing that the alarms would go off sooner rather than later - Ixta summit here we come!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the team
Scott, hopefully the weather clears quickly so your third attempt proceeds safely!
Posted by: Roger Coffey on 6/10/2023 at 11:28 am
Hopefully today the weather is more favorable. We are all rooting for you Mikayla and your team! One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. -Barbara Walters
Posted by: Larisa Corbett on 6/9/2023 at 9:37 am
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