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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dominic Cifelli, Matt McEttrick
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9,500'
Thursday, June 24, 2021
It clouded up a bunch in the night, just as the forecast said it would. By 1 AM when we hoped to get up and climb, it was snowing and socked in, just like they said it would be. We kept checking it for a few hours and it kept seeming wet and a little ugly -poor conditions for moving camp. We stayed put and then conditions improved. But we were already a little past what we’d calculated to be the optimal time of day for traversing the sometimes tricky lower glacier. Then conditions improved considerably.,. Where we’d been led to believe that we’d have a snow/rain day to wait out, instead we had a “bluebird” beauty of a day -to rest- when we hadn’t really thought we needed a rest. Oh well. We slept, we read, we ate, we drank. We went through our gear and supplies one more time, thinning out and weeding excess weight wherever possible. We listened to a thousand giant avalanches. We heard so many rocks fall off nearby Mt. Francis, that it was something of a surprise to come out for dinner and see her still standing. We bided our time. That forecast was still calling for cloud and sloppy weather at basecamp tonight… perhaps we’ll see that, but otherwise it looks perfect for moving this time when the cool hours roll around.
Best Regards,
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
May 15, 2021 - 7:26 pm PT
Our team had another big day today, moving camp from 7,800' to 11,200'. The weather was beautiful; the morning was nice and cool and the afternoon was hot and we couldn't buy a breeze. It took us 6 1/2 hours to make the move today, and another few hours of work to establish camp. We got our camp established with enough time for an afternoon nap for everyone while the guides melted snow to replenish water bottles.
Tomorrow we'll have a leisurely morning and head back down hill to retrieve the cache that we left at 10,000' yesterday. Weather permitting it should be a light workload tomorrow and we will able to get some good rest.
RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team
Posted by: Mike Walter, Nikki Champion, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
I’m so excited for you all! You’re getting really close to the summit. This is what you all trained for! Wishing you a continued safe climb.
Posted by: Amanda Day on 6/25/2019 at 7:32 pm
Way to go team! The summit is in sight!
Posted by: Arie Rowaan on 6/25/2019 at 6:55 pm
Posted by: Zeb Blais, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
What An amazing view and even more amazing accomplishment!! Congratulations to the team! Shar I knew you could do it! We’re so proud of you
Posted by: Tina on 6/20/2018 at 2:47 pm
Wow! this must be one of the most demanding activities one can undertake…both physically and mentally…Congrats to all on your courage and determination.
(So proud of you Shar! You rock!)
Posted by: Alex & Suzi Mikaelian on 6/20/2018 at 2:28 pm
Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
I can’t wait to hear the stories. What a great adventure.
Posted by: Tom Pattinson on 6/21/2018 at 2:27 pm
Congratulations Alden and the team! Unbelievable. Now rest up (and get warm).
Posted by: Carolyn Monaco on 6/11/2018 at 5:46 pm
RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls from Deboche with an update on the progress of the Everest team.
On The Map
Hi Hans and all together,
it´s phantastic to follow you on your trek higher and higher…stay in a good mood with sunny weather and keep you warm…
Lot of love to you, Hans - Ute
Posted by: Ute Novak on 3/30/2015 at 2:04 pm
Uncle Larry,
be careful and congratulations on getting to climb the highest mountain in the world. maybe after this you want to hop to train with me. Lol be safe up there. I agree with mom your beard hopefull keep u worm.
Love
Ana wags
Posted by: Ana wagner on 3/30/2015 at 8:58 am
RMI Guide Walter Hailes calls from the Aconcagua summit
On The Map
Hi Sue and team;
Keep up the good work. Following you daily!!!
Safe and fun travel!
Patty
Posted by: patty on 1/8/2015 at 9:41 am
Way to go Colin! That is unbelievable! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!
Posted by: Morgan Moore on 1/6/2015 at 1:46 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Ben Liken, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Good luck to all for a fabulous and safe climb. Only 3,994,000,000,000 nanometers to the top!
Posted by: Geoff Clark on 6/27/2014 at 9:02 am
On The Map
Good luck to you all! You guys are amazing! Dom and Kalani we are all cheering for you here in sunny Florida!
Posted by: Bill and janella on 8/4/2013 at 7:57 am
Good luck everyone!! We are excited for you all! Dom and Kalani we are all cheering for you here in sunny Florida!!
Posted by: Janella and bill Raymond on 8/4/2013 at 7:52 am
On The Map
Good show everyone! I’m folowing the climb because of Steve Evans, my neighbor and friend - so a special “good luck” with all his camera gear and battery life! I’m totally impressed with all of you and this effort!
Posted by: Paul Basta on 2/16/2011 at 3:41 pm
Praying for safety, health, strength and ideal weather. Enjoy the boundless beauty and have FUN!
Posted by: Julie Morris on 5/16/2021 at 8:09 am
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