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Posted by: Ben Liken, Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Congrats to the team for a successful climb today, complete with a Carunculated Caracara sighting! Very cool bird! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Caroline on 2/11/2013 at 2:36 pm
Me too—sending good thoughts to my hubs and friends on this adventure. Keep us posted!
Posted by: Christina on 2/11/2013 at 9:26 am
Hope the weather held- keep it holding for our trip as well!!! Safe travels back to St. Petersburg.
Posted by: Elsie Bemiss on 7/9/2012 at 5:48 am
Good luck all. Hope the weather holds and you have a good climb!
Posted by: Chris Foley on 7/8/2012 at 1:18 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Michael, Dan and crew - glad all is well. Sorry about the end result, but i expect the journey was still awesome See you soon - Best, Mango
Posted by: Ed Manigault on 7/9/2011 at 8:55 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,600'
May 12, 2022 - 10:08 am PT
We had great weather yesterday and were able to fly in to Kahiltna Base Camp. We hit the ground running and took advantage of the weather to move to the base of Ski Hill. Light cloud cover kept temperatures perfect for climbing, and the Kahiltna Glacier was in remarkably good condition, which made for a pleasant day in the mountains. Our packs and sleds were heavy, but our team did great getting to camp and establishing camp. This morning the good weather is continuing, and we're getting ready to head off on a carry, establishing a cache up above Ski Hill. We'll be in touch and let you know how it goes.
Best of luck to the entire team! I play Pickleball in southern Florida with John Corona. I just returned from Seattle with beautiful views of the mountainous area in Washington. Can’t imagine your strength and courage to climb! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers that the weather continues good and you have a magnificient climb! Peace to all! Mary
Posted by: Mary Cormier on 5/15/2022 at 6:01 am
Hey !!!! Best of luck on the climb Mike! This grey-bearded old man is headed to Rainier this week and will be ready for you to lead me to 20,310’ in May ‘23! Be safe. Godspeed & Good Weather. If you have any questions about the weather, ask your rock.
Posted by: Tim Morris on 5/12/2022 at 3:50 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dominic Cifelli, Matt McEttrick
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 9:47 pm PT
Our team took a holiday today! We slept in and breakfasted slowly as the sun washed over camp at 9:30AM. As predicted, conditions at 14,000 were calm today while winds appeared to work over the summit. We enjoyed our rest but it was a bit of a tough day for morale. A number of the remaining teams on the mountain are in the process of quitting and going down without the summit. The forecasts are calling for a progression of storms to roll through in the coming week. We’re hoping the forecasts are wrong… but clouds are building up again this evening. It was already going to be tough to see the fireworks with twentyfour hour daylight.
Happy Independence Day from the highest mountain in the land.
Best Regards,
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
So proud of you Andy…want to hear all about your experience!!!!Love Aunt Sally
Posted by: Sally hodges on 8/18/2013 at 9:56 am
Congrats to Peter, Mike, Dan, and Dave on your achievement!
Posted by: Margaret on 8/17/2013 at 6:22 am
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rain never stopped someone from Seattle glad you are starting the climb
Posted by: cornelia miller on 8/8/2013 at 7:48 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman
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Ken! Amazing to read, incredible to SEE!! Great job everyone!
Posted by: Carlo Barone on 6/24/2013 at 10:46 am
Thinking about you Ken! Be super careful. What an experience! Jan
Posted by: Jan Swenarton on 6/23/2013 at 3:23 pm
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