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Posted by: Jake Beren, Zeb Blais, Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
God Speed and Good Luck to Brady O’Mara and his fellow adventurers. The Cheltenham Farrell’s
Posted by: Farrell Family on 6/4/2014 at 10:03 am
Good stuff! Hoping you awoke to a beautiful, windless, snowless day and are making your way (carefully)to the summit right now. Lots of prayers and good karma are with each and every one of you. I want you all safely delivered to Talkeetna and several icy cold pitchers of beer…after you shower. Good luck! We love you, Brady…and your tent pal, Bruce.
Posted by: Jane O'Mara on 6/4/2014 at 7:51 am
A big hello from me to Nancy and Elizabeth! The photos are inspirational. It looks like a great group and I know they are loving getting to know you both! Eliz Christenberry and I talk about you every day. :)
Posted by: Dada Glaser on 3/28/2014 at 8:38 am
Posted by: Eric Frank, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Way to go Herb!! We are so proud of you. Love, mom
Posted by: Jean Yu on 7/8/2013 at 12:13 pm
Congrats to the team and especially to Ed! I am so proud of you.
Posted by: Gayle hutton on 7/8/2013 at 11:39 am
On The Map
Pictures are very cool. Continued Success!
Posted by: Brigitte on 6/15/2013 at 10:41 pm
On The Map
Your love, liftin’ me higher
Than I’ve ever been lifted before
So keep it up, quench my desire
And I’ll be at your side forevermore
Sounds like things are going great! Everyone back home is rooting for you all! Keep it up!
Sarah Hammond
Posted by: Sarah Hammond on 2/13/2013 at 8:32 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:44 pm PT
As expected, the weather was still a little "off" today, with lots of cloud and some wind up high, but it was definitely improving. We took it easy this morning but got in a training session in the afternoon, reviewing techniques we hope to employ tomorrow when we go for a carry, attempting to put supplies at 16,200 ft. This evening, some of the high cloud finally cleared out and the team got to see mountains Hunter and Foraker along with a magnificent view straight up at Denali.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Hey Dustin And Dave,
Hopefully those clear skies come down by you guys and your team!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/28/2023 at 3:39 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Hello all,
Another chill day on Aconcagua for the team. Since we had the time we had a fun breakfast of pancakes with white chocolate chips (the grocery was out of milk chocolate chips). After enjoying are delightful breakfast we stretched our legs on the first stretch of our hike tomorrow. It was good to fill the lungs and get the blood going and to get eyes on tomorrow's terrain. We spent most of the afternoon resting, enjoying the scenery, starring at the mountain and sorting gear for our move. Everyone is ready for our next move. This move is significant because once we leave this camp we are go go go for the next five days. The team is ready and looking strong. So here is our last Goodnight from Guanacos Camp. Next chat is from our high camp.
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan and Team
To mi hijo Barry, guides, compadres - may fortitude and luck be with you on the ascent tomorrow - climb!
Posted by: Jenny French on 1/22/2023 at 10:23 am
Exciting time for all!
Posted by: Peter Darasz on 1/22/2023 at 8:01 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Nikki Champion, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 10:09 pm PT
The weather has not been cooperating with us lately, and the forecast doesn't look good either. Today was the best day in the forecast period and there were still strong winds up high and a huge lenticular cloud on the summit all day. We took advantage of the "best day" to climb up to 16,400' and retrieve our cache; there's a good chance that we would not be able to retrieve it over the next few days. Tomorrow is day 19 of our trip, and our time is running out. With no potential summit day in the foreseeable future we will likely start our descent tomorrow morning. The weather will determine our descent strategy and timing.
Hello to all and special one to Daryl, prayers to all for a one day out of there without any unstable stuff. Tomorrow maybe only 2 or 3 cm of snow, am following you all safely to the bottom. Stop the snow dance.
Posted by: Pat Everett on 7/7/2021 at 10:17 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dominic Cifelli, Matt McEttrick
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:06 pm PT
Today was a simple one. We got up at 6 AM, ate breakfast and put on our spikes for a short walk down to the cache at 13,500 ft. The team loved the views of Mts Foraker and Hunter. The Tordrillo Mountains were clearly visible to the South. Ravens hadn’t even attempted to break into our well-buried cache. We had it out and distributed for carrying in minutes. Then we walked slowly back uphill with full packs, reaching camp by 10:30 AM. Rest and rehydration was in order as we got out of the strong sun and into our tents. A storm was gradually forming, first with winds up high on Denali, then with a steadily lowering cloud cap. This didn’t prevent us from conducting a brief review of the climbing techniques we mean to employ on the fixed-rope section between 15,000 and 16,000 ft tomorrow when we carry high.
Best Regards,
Way to go Jason (and team). You set a goal, worked hard, and stood at the summit. Thanks for letting us be a part of the experience!
Posted by: Kathy and Denny Meyers on 7/13/2014 at 3:47 pm
Way to go KH. You’re not so old after all! How about Denali at 59?
Posted by: Beth Parmley on 7/11/2014 at 8:11 pm
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