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JJ Justman calling in from High Camp
Posted by: Mike King, Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Monday, January 2, 2023
Aside from the to be expected issues from sleepy at 14,000' feet for the first night of the trip we are all enjoying a rest day at Plaza Argentina.
Lots of packing and sorting on the guides end and the climbers too.
The meals continue to impress here at Grajales’ basecamp. The remainder of the day will have to team taking a short hike and enjoying the hours of sun on camp. Apologies for some of the delays in these, had a mistyped email address for yesterday’s post. Thanks for following along.
Michael & Steven Roy…safe climbing!!
Posted by: Gerald Roy on 1/4/2023 at 5:22 am
Hi Ali! Great to see you in person, wow technology is amazing! Nearly better reception than at our home in Woodland!
Sounds like you’re really get up high into elevation, so glad the weather has been holding pretty well. I’m sure a bit of snow won’t bother you, you’ve got the gear.
Wander & Gracie play every day, well Wander plays, Gracie lies on the floor and lets her!
We still have the tree up. I’m going to try to hold out taking it down until you are home, it’ll be good to have help, but that’s a long way out and we may have nothing but branches without needles if I stick to this plan, haha.
Sending our love and cheers to everyone in your camp! XOXOXO Momma & Dad
Posted by: Momma & Dad on 1/3/2023 at 12:10 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 9:57 pm PT
We had warm and sunny weather today and we took advantage of it to single carry all of our loads to the Base of Ski Hill. It took us 5 hours to get here, traveling on the Kahiltna Glacier with heavy packs and pulling heavy sleds.
The plan for tomorrow is to bump a load of supplies up Ski Hill to around 9800' and create a cache. Then we will return to our current camp for the night. The weather is looking good and everyone is doing well.
I am thinking about and praying for all of you! Focus on the spectacular beauty!
Posted by: Julie Morris on 5/14/2021 at 8:15 pm
We are all watching. Hang in there and have a good time. Love you.
Posted by: Eve Stern on 5/14/2021 at 5:33 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats - looking forward to pictures…...Andy
Posted by: Andy G. on 8/26/2012 at 8:19 am
congratulations Megan and the team!!! we are proud of you for working so hard and accomplishing your goal! Not many people can do what you have done! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Jamey on 8/25/2012 at 2:14 pm
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Cathy!!! we are so proud of you!!!! keep climbing and enjoy this once in a life experience!!!
love Kae and Caroline
Posted by: Kae on 7/3/2012 at 7:11 pm
Hi Brian, It’s great to look at the beautiful snowy mountains that you are climbing, while we are in a triple digit heat wave in Hotlanta! Hope you and the team have a great climbing day tomorrow. Happy 4th of July!
Love, Inez
Posted by: Inez Bulatao on 7/3/2012 at 6:54 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2024 -
Another big day… done! This one was hanging over our heads for a while, since we were familiar with the terrain on our way in. We knew we had to cover a full twelve miles with an uphill finish. The team was certainly happy to start down from Namche on another fine-weather morning. We had the trail pretty much to ourselves for going down the big hill. We took a moment at the bottom to watch a bungy jumper bounce way down under an extremely high cable bridge. Once we were working along the river, traffic on the trail picked up. We stood fully ten minutes at one point to let about a hundred loaded mules go by. But we also had plenty of stretches where it was just us, cruising along. We had lunch while sitting outside in Phakding and then pressed on. At 5:30 PM we rounded a last corner and found ourselves walking down Lukla’s main “street” There were fist bumps all around. Dinner was a bit of an event as our entire staff of Porters and Guides joined us for a celebration. They presented a surprise cake and we made sure that they each received a generous gratuity from the team. We were all genuinely impressed with the flawless “mechanics” of the trip, to say nothing of the kindness extended when we were cold, tired and hungry. Our staff made the trip for us and tonight we tried to express our gratitude because tomorrow morning may be goodby time. We hope to fly to Kathmandu.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
PC: Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 8:22 pm PT
We had another calm and cold night here at 14,200’. The need for a rest day allowed the team to get some skills refreshed on fixed line travel and running belays. Both of which will let us go up on the West Buttress tomorrow to cache some food and fuel for our summit attempt. The Team went out to the Edge of the World viewpoint for some pictures and views of the N.E. Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. Warm tents and lots of sun have the team enjoying some time out of their boots and hopefully getting a nap in. We will see what the weather holds over the next few days. We might get 3-4 weather days starting Monday which would allow for some more acclimatizing before heading to high camp at 17,200’. So far everyone is healthy and happy to be in such a beautiful part of the Alaska Range.
Hey Tom and Mike!! Sending Sunny warm thoughts and Strong legs and lungs!! I am with you in spirit Buddy!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/7/2021 at 2:29 am
Keep going Michael, so proud of you! What a beautiful experience!
Posted by: Michelle on 6/6/2021 at 4:28 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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Congratulations Mike and team for a successful summit!!! It must feet amazing! Glad you made it back safely to High Camp. Praying for a continued safe trip down and some much needed rest! God Bless.
Posted by: Vicki Brown on 7/1/2017 at 6:01 am
my heart is beating for you all. Glo’s mom
Posted by: michelle on 6/30/2017 at 10:18 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Congrats Kim and team!!! So excited for you. What an amazing way to close out 2013!
In awe,
fran, dan and sophie
Posted by: fran on 12/31/2013 at 9:01 am
Congrats JJ on another summit - I had a great time down there last year!!!!!!
Posted by: Jeff Hall on 12/31/2013 at 8:18 am
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