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Peter describes the team's first day of skiing
Posted by: Mike Walter, Nikki Champion, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 1:00 pm PT
There's not much new to report today. We're still at 14,000' Camp, waiting for an opportunity to head downhill to the airstrip. Unfortunately we're also still in a snow globe. Apparently it's totally socked in all the way to Talkeetna, with rain in town, so all of the planes are grounded a well. We've got plenty of food and fuel, and we're warm and dry in our camp. The forecast is grim, but we're not desperate, and we'll patiently await a change in the weather.
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 11:09 pm PT
Today was a bit of a groundhog day, though if anything, the weather made itself pretty clear as far as its intentions. Intermittently gusty winds and consistent snow made it an easy day to hang in the tents reading, watching movies, playing cards, and sawing logs. We're currently cooking a dinner of a curried rice and miso soup. We'll welcome the sleeping bags for another good night of sleep and see what tomorrow brings.
RMI Guides Pete, Chase, Matias, and team
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Dearest Meghan- How’s the blondtourage holding up?
xoxoxo
Posted by: Lisa Miller on 6/25/2019 at 2:13 pm
Happy birthday Zach and Ian! The optimum way to spend a birthday!!
Happy mountaineering to all.
Posted by: Kathy on 6/24/2019 at 9:21 am
On The Map
Congratulations on a job well done. We love looking at the pictures, Dot and Rog
Posted by: dot hemminghaus on 3/31/2014 at 8:07 am
Pastor Sylvia from Tx! Hi, I wish you a wonderful trek! I am looking forward to reading your posts, and seeing your beautiful pictures. that you for sharing your journey with all of us! Victory for you all! Pastor Sylvia Joplin
Posted by: Sylvia Joplin on 3/22/2014 at 8:54 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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On The Map
You’ve got this! No matter what happens (and I m dancing like crazy here), this is an incredible adventure. We are so impressed back here in the flatlands. Stay warm. Thinking of you all, all the time. KAC.
Posted by: Kconstantine on 6/28/2013 at 9:08 pm
Weather dance has happened! Climb on crew. . . .knock the beast off!!!!
Posted by: Mtn Mo on 6/28/2013 at 9:07 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
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Have fun, be safe and come back in one piece Tyson! Love you :)
Posted by: Katherine on 5/15/2013 at 9:21 am
Be safe and enjoy the adventure! Hope the weather breaks a bit - Dan, springtime has finally arrived as we are enjoying some beautiful sunny 80 degree days here in Chicago! Be strong be healthy climbers - onwards and upwards! Love you Dan xoxo
Posted by: Kirsten Weber on 5/15/2013 at 8:27 am
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 9:40 pm PT
We woke up hoping to cache below 14,000 Camp, the mountain had other plans so we spent the day eating, reading, relaxing, and building a snow fort. Hopefully tomorrow the weather complies and we can move supplies up the mountain.
RMI Guide Kiira Antenucci
congratulations, kenny. you did it!!
Posted by: anne lawler on 9/5/2014 at 6:32 am
Anna—we are so proud of your accomplishment! Great job!
Posted by: Brooke and Susan on 9/3/2014 at 9:37 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Great to read the blog and get your messages, Hank! Prayers and fingers crossed for improved weather to move forward for safety and success!
Posted by: Nancy Thoenes on 5/22/2021 at 4:11 am
Bummer… Waiting is good for Jason’s back, I think??? Hopefully tomorrow will work out and you can cache!
Posted by: Mandy Powell on 5/21/2021 at 5:43 pm
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