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Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Sunday, June 6, 2021 - 3:43 pm PT
We got an early start from Denali's 14K Camp. The route up to the fixed lines was in the cold shadow of the mountain. This let the team feel how cold their toes and fingers will be on summit day. We climbed up the fixed lines that allow us to access the West Buttress of Denali. The weather was clear and calm at the top. We got some pictures and decided to cache there and head back to camp instead of dealing with descending traffic later in the day. Another active rest day has us enjoying warm tents and sport eating to decrease the amount of food weight we down carry. We’ll likely rest tomorrow and see what the forecast says about a move and summit attempt mid-late week.
Such great news! Hooray!
Posted by: Suzanne Ryning on 8/13/2019 at 9:09 am
Congratulations team, great to hear!
Posted by: Kelly Tipson on 8/13/2019 at 8:42 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The guides at RMI really make the difference here! We were fortunate to have Pete and Chase who pushed us along the way and made sure that we were doing all the right things to make the summit! Thanks Guys!
Posted by: Anil on 8/14/2013 at 11:26 am
Congratulations gang! I hated to ‘bail-out’ but conditioning is the key to keeping a group on-schedule and I personally didn’t feel I had it yet. No worries… Next time! Thanks Pete for your most professional guidance…and to Chase for yours. Again thanks!... Congratulations…and ‘See you on the mountain!’ Cheers!
Posted by: Dave McLaughlin on 8/13/2013 at 12:28 pm
RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls from the summit of Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft) with 100% of the team.
On The Map
Take it all in. Savor each moment. Fill your senses with the beautiful creation. Enjoy your climb, enjoy each other, enjoy the views.
Posted by: Craig and Marilyn Miller on 5/21/2013 at 9:22 am
Just saw the pictures! How awesome Jared!!
Posted by: Kris Reene on 5/20/2013 at 4:52 pm
Posted by: Steve Gately, Mike King, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Awesome job girls! Knew you could do it.
Posted by: Steven Graves on 7/4/2019 at 11:24 am
So proud of y’all!!! You did it
Posted by: Elizabeth Poynor on 7/4/2019 at 9:32 am
JJ Justman and team send their holiday wishes to family and friends.
On The Map
Cindee….Merry Christmas Cindee!!! Better late then never. It took me a little while to figure this blog thing out(I guess your niece is right). Thank you for my gifts. I love them bunches. I was not expecting the one thing. That would have been enough. Wishing you and your team a Happy New year and a safe trip. Will talk to you when you are off the mountian. GO TEAM GO!!!!!
Big Sis
Posted by: Sandy on 12/26/2013 at 2:53 pm
Hey Bro! Good to hear from you. We’re all really proud of you. Huddy wanted me to remind you that 3WC will always be behind you! Merry Christmas,
-Love John, Maria, and Cam.
Posted by: John Keaney on 12/25/2013 at 8:37 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman, Pete Van Deventer, Zeb Blais, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations Lance! I hope you and your team had an amazing climb! What’s next on your bucket list?
Posted by: Pali on 6/8/2013 at 9:15 am
Way to go Lance, congrats to you and everyone on the team.
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie on 6/7/2013 at 6:26 am
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Joe Crawford, Bailey Servais, Hannah Blum, Ben Porter, Ben Luedtke, Hannah Billings, Simon Kearns
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
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Today, the Four-Day Climb, led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Joe Crawford, successfully reached the summit of Mt. Rainier!
In a fun twist of trail magic, both groups were guided by not one, but two Joes, two Hannahs, and two Bens — in addition to Bailey and Simon, who helped keep things from getting too confusing! With this strong and experienced team at the helm, the climbers were in great hands every step of the way.
The teams pushed through some smokey conditions on their ascent and were rewarded with beautiful clear skies upon reaching the crater. After soaking in the views from the top, the climbers began their descent to Camp Muir, where they’ll pack up before continuing the remaining 4,500’ down to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations to today’s climbers on an incredible accomplishment!
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Reading this update with tears of joy in my eyes!! I am just SO so happy for you all but especially my awesome husband, Christoph!! I am so very proud of you, you made this dream, 13 years in the making, come true! Ich liebe dich überalles! Du bist meine Liebe meines Lebens
Posted by: Anna Graf on 8/1/2025 at 11:24 am
Please send our best to Rob. We are following along the trip and enjoying all the updates and pictures. What an amazing trip! We can’t wait to hear all about it when Rob gets home! Safe travels up- Manuel & Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Zuniga on 6/7/2021 at 8:30 am
I wish I was on your team Tom!!! Climb Strong Buddy!!! Take in every Incredible memory!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/7/2021 at 2:33 am
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