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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Hi Renee and Team,
I’m so excited for you all, what an amazing journey!!
Looking forward to more news and I am so proud of you Renee.
The Summit awaits…
Keep safe .. love you heaps….. hope you see the plane overhead with Jordy in it :)
Arna ( Jordan’s Mum)
Posted by: ARNA TELFORD on 5/30/2015 at 1:01 am
Good luck team Pete !!! Can’t wait for your next post.
Matt sounds like you are having awesome weather we all hope it keeps up for your last push, we are all praying for a safe journey, I miss you bunches. Keep up the good spirit our fingers are crossed for all of you. Everyone can’t wait for me to tell them how far you all are. Sounds like everyone is fired up and ready for the next push ! Till the next post be safe careful We love you :>)
Love,
Mom xo
Posted by: Terri on 5/29/2015 at 6:53 pm
1/2 camp! Nice work, boys!
Posted by: Kir on 11/28/2014 at 2:51 pm
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Bruce & Michael - You’re living the life you love & loving the life you live. GOOD LUCK to your entire team! xo Jen
Posted by: Jen Bush on 6/13/2014 at 6:17 pm
Dear Bruce and Michael,
It is great to see you “climbing” your dream. Sending you well wishes,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Damico on 6/13/2014 at 2:59 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Calvin Jiricko, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 11,000'
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 10:43 pm PT
There are amazing views every step of the way from the crest of the ridge, but with heavy packs and steep terrain to negotiate, we didn't take so many pictures. Sure enough, the wind was still blowing and the slope was still loaded when we woke at 17,000' this morning. We packed up and started down the West Buttress at 11AM. The fixed rope section went smoothly and we were digging up our 14,000' cache by 2PM and continuing our descent by 3:30. Much snow had fallen on Windy Corner since we'd last been there and the walking and sled pulling was a little challenging as a result. We persevered on down the Polo Field, Squirrel Hill and finally down the reflecting oven that Motorcycle Hill tends to be in late afternoon. At 11,000' we got right to work building a hasty camp and running the stoves. We'd been in blazing hot sun but as soon as we sat down to an outdoor dinner, a spectacular hailstorm hit. But we were hungry and sat through it.
Folks are getting a few hours rest now. We'll get up in the night and make a push for the airstrip in the early morning hours.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Mt. McKinley Expedition, June 14, 2025
Aww, Jon! Sorry the ever elusive summit just wasn’t in the cards again! But better safe than sorry. Great job to the entire team, I’m sure the views were spectacular all along the way. Get down safely!
Posted by: Sunita Bendale on 7/4/2025 at 2:06 pm
Impressed by the speedy descent! I’ve loved following along over the past few weeks, and hope everyone is healthy & safe. Hope the experience was wonderful, regardless of the outcome! We live to climb another day.
Posted by: Katie Gardner on 7/3/2025 at 10:19 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
Here we are, day eleven,
Out on the trail, it is only seven.
This morning brought us cans of spam,
Full of that, I’m sure I am.
Uphill we went to carry more,
Full of jokes and riddles galore.
If you think we're done, you're sorely mistaken,
But there's a mountain to climb and we won't be shaken.
1 bag, 2 bag, 3 bag, blue,
No matter the location, we'll have a view.
We start to feel lost without Dulce de Leche,
Alas, we’ll be fine, as this is our heyday.
Tomorrow, we move, up and up,
Did I remember to put enough coffee in my cup?
On to camp 2, we hear it has Wi-Fi,
No matter, we say, because we have bigger fish to fry.
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke
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Aconcagua Expedition January 12, 2024
A true renaissance man! What can’t he do?! Thanks for the giggle with the blue bag reference. Keep crushing it out there, brother!
Posted by: Bill Thiel on 1/23/2024 at 8:13 am
Was this also a haiku? I lost syllable count. Amazing you all are at 16,200 with camp established. The first Polish explorers across this vast glacier definitely didn’t have wi-fi, but they definitely had the same enthusiastic spirit for adventure as your team does.
Posted by: Ed DaPra on 1/22/2024 at 9:38 pm
It was a crystal clear and bright morning in Phakding. We started walking at 8AM along the charging, frothing, roaring river. Before long we could see Thamserku towering 10,000 feet above us. The rock and ice was in stark contrast to the lush farmland we walked through. A couple of hours in, we reached the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. The team ate an early lunch at a tea house in Jorsalle before getting on with the big work of the day -climbing the Namche Hill. It began with a walk across a very high cable bridge and then we set ourselves to walking slow and steady up switchbacks in a thick pine forest. Things clouded up -predictably- as the day went on. We gained 2000 feet and finally turned the corner into Namche Bazaar at around 2PM. We were relieved to pull into Camp De Base. Calling it a tea house doesn’t really do the place justice as it has become a fine hotel by any standard. We rested and rehydrated for the afternoon and evening, getting used to life at 11,300 ft.
Best Regards
CONGRATULATIONS Giulia!!!! So very happy for you!!! : )
Posted by: Katie K on 8/3/2015 at 6:19 am
Casey, Sarah and Team - How thrilling! Congratulations to all on this opportunity; well-done!
M&D
Posted by: Janet on 8/2/2015 at 9:11 am
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