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Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney, Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Base Camp : Rest Day Before Moving to Camp 1
We spent the first true “rest day” since leaving the trailhead 5 days ago. Yesterday’s carry to Camp 1 was challenging. This was and will be the most elevation gain in a single day aside from Summit Day. Combine the gain with the continued challenges that come with acclimatization and it was tough. The downtime on the legs and lungs has been greatly appreciated by all.
Whether it was reading, visiting with new friends, playing Kings in the Corner and Farkle, hiking, or just taking some time for self care, we each found something to enjoy and make the most of our time together on this Mountain.
Climbing forces one to be in the “now”. Focusing on each step to sure our footing. Employing the rest step to sustain and finish a long, steep ascent. The kind that has you praying for a “long” traverse. Pressure breathing to best utilize the oxygen available to you. You focus on what you can control. Not what happened yesterday, or possibly what greater challenges await tomorrow. You tend to the now. Conversely, you “let go” of what you can’t control and you practice trusting others to handle those things. As such, each day the bond of the team grows stronger.
Tomorrow we move to Camp 1 and “really” begin to climb this mountain. We will Largely be out of touch except for text messages from a satellite device. We will have minimal creature comforts like the ones we enjoyed on the trek in and at Base Camp. We embrace the challenge however.
We will do this one step at a time … together!
PS . Molly - Give Hadley Bear a huge hug and kiss from Daddy!!
Climber Cameron Presley
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Friday, June 11, 2021 - 9:47 pm PT
Today we traded the damp snowy conditions of 11K Camp for the cold dry conditions of 14K Camp and it sure feels good! The team had a long heavy day moving from 11K but everyone performed as we are beginning to expect, strongly.
We had a great dinner of chicken and rice, and are now getting warm in our sleeping bags, feeling accomplished and happy to be up at Denali's 14K Camp.
Tomorrow we plan to back carry and improve camp.
RMI Guides JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci and team
Jack - Glad you and Nick and the crew are safe and still feeling strong. So sad to hear of those that had to be helicoptered out. Really excited every time you ascend to the next camp. Look forward to watching your progress further north!
Posted by: Barb n John The Parents on 6/12/2021 at 6:31 pm
Nick, Jack and team - Keep strong! Enjoy the journey! Looks amazing! Thinking of you. - mom and dad.
Posted by: Nick's parents on 6/12/2021 at 11:06 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,320'
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RMI Guide Tyler Jones calls from the summit of Mt. McKinley.
On The Map
A huge congrats to you and the team, Ken. You are a man of your word—you said you were going to do Denali and you did—all the way to the top—20,320 feet—WOW! A colossal achievement. Cheers to you and the team from hapless Hollis.
Budd
Posted by: Budd Burnett on 6/21/2015 at 1:34 pm
Congratulations to all on reaching the summit, be safe travels down. Ken, we are anxiously waiting your return to hear all your wonderful stories, be safe!!
Posted by: Lilia Godinez on 6/16/2015 at 8:48 am
On The Map
Aloha Chris. It’s your sister-in-law from Kauai. We are really proud of you for undertaking this big challenge. I think I will just stick to hiking the beaches! Good luck and stay safe. I know Nancy and Sammy are anxious for you to get home. Mary Kay
Posted by: Mary Kay on 3/28/2013 at 2:16 am
Hi Chris,
We want to hear all about the expedition on your return. Safe travels and enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Stacy & Jacquie on 3/26/2013 at 11:53 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Machu Picchu
Hola!
We woke up to sunshine and the sound of the river rolling below us. We normally have a dining tent that we eat in but we opted for a plain aire breakfast because the weather was just too good! It was our shortest day on the trail so we took our time this morning to enjoy an extra cup of coffee before we packed up and headed out.
Our route meandered downhill and we stopped frequently to learn about the flora and fauna around us - pink flowers used to treat colds, mint plants for stomach ailments, brilliant fuschias, special leaves used for dying wool bright green, and so many more.
We said goodbye to our cowboys and mules today - we’ve officially completed the Salkantay trek and are joining up with the Inca trail. We walked into our camp at Wayllabamba to the cheers of our chaskis who will be with us for the rest of our trek. We even had hot showers and a little bit of wifi!
A highlight of the day was the fresh-from-the-river trout ceviche and “jungle potatoes” we had at lunch.
We’re all sleeping well tonight!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Machu Picchu team
PC: Jess Wedel
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Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Hannah Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,534'
Hola readers,
Today the team got to stretch their legs and expand their lungs hiking on El Rucu Pichincha. This peak stands at roughly 15k at the foothills of Quito. The nice thing about this hike is we get to take a gondola to 13k before we start walking. The team performed well and looked strong and ready for the volcanos to come.
The clouds rolled in and out through the day, creating some mystery on where we actually were. Were we in Lord of the Rings? Would a dinosaur appear? Who knows! You truly can't beat the beauty out here.
Next, we go to Fuya Fuya to continue to allow our bodies adjust and compensate for the decrease in pressure and less oxygen molecules to suck in. We say goodbye to Quito and hello to the rest of the journey!
On The Map
Posted by: Casey Grom, Chase Nelson, Mark Falender, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,410'
¡Felicitaciones!
Posted by: Margaret Amalfitano on 6/6/2014 at 6:11 am
Way to go Mike McBride and Seminar-Muir team!!!! Congradulations !!!
Posted by: Pat Noe on 6/5/2014 at 12:19 pm
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Wow, so beautiful, good luck all, have a great time. Can’t wait to see you all at the top. You go Bob very proud of you.
Posted by: Judy Blaisdell on 5/24/2013 at 10:44 am
Absolutely beautiful pics. Sky looks awesome. Good Luck to all. Peace be with you.
Posted by: Robbin Everitt on 5/23/2013 at 12:39 pm
Hope the weather on the glacier holds for all of you. Can’t wait to see you Pete!
Posted by: Katie on 6/9/2011 at 12:26 pm
That sucks. travel safely. you guys did great.
Posted by: Colin Talbot on 6/9/2011 at 7:38 am
Go go go! Rest, you are strong!. You got this! I am so proud of you. You are the best!! Move forward with confidence you have done the work to be ready!
Hugging you from afar!
Teri
Posted by: Teri Derr on 1/30/2023 at 4:14 pm
Tim, I am amazed and inspired by your incredible drive to win! Love you! Teri
Posted by: Teri Derr on 1/28/2023 at 7:55 am
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