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Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 5:54 pm PT
The winds ramped up last night and the temps dropped. The trend persisted into the morning as we had breakfast and coffee. Our decision to stay put today was justified, as winds continued all day today, which would have made travel difficult at best and dangerous at worst.
Instead of packing up camp, we enjoyed another rest day. We had little to gain to attempt to move camp in such conditions, as our team is acclimatizing to the altitude and recovering from the past week's work here on Denali at 11,200'.
Reading, snacking, stretching, snoozing, listening to music, and shooting the breeze were the main activities for our team today. We're on standby for the winds to abate so that we can make the move up around Windy Corner to Genet Basin at 14,200'.
We'll check in again tomorrow to keep you apprised of our progress.
Glad the climb is going well, and that you were able to rest yesterday, instead of climbing in rough conditions. While you prepared for the trip up to 14K, Corey Kluber pitched a no hitter, the second in the MLB in 2 days (6th overall), LeBron and the Lakers came from way back to beat GS in the 7/8 play-in game, the PGA golf championship prepared to start, the Bruins took a 2-1 lead on the Capitals, and Juventus won the Coppa Italia. Just thought you might enjoy a short sports report.
Be safe and have fun.
Posted by: Bruce on 5/20/2021 at 4:22 am
Posted by: Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Posted by: Robby Young, Nick Scott, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
On The Map
Hello,
If someone can relay this information to Rahim I would appreciate it.
“Derek accepted the position”
Good luck on the climb brother!
Posted by: Dustin on 5/31/2019 at 7:56 am
Yay! Glad to get the party started! Hope you all had a great first day on the mountain/glacier.
Posted by: Annie Kawasaki on 5/30/2019 at 5:57 pm
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Lucas Haaland, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Happy to hear you made it to the glacier. We’re excited to hear what you learn.
Posted by: JShears on 5/25/2019 at 6:06 pm
Posted by: Tyler Reid, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Janet and Bett you are both amazing! I can’t wait to hear your stories!
Posted by: Mary on 8/21/2015 at 6:28 pm
Way to gooooo!!!Congratulations!
Posted by: Patti Thomas on 8/21/2015 at 2:20 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Love the updates! So excited for all of you! Have a fantastic time and be safe! Xo
Posted by: Jamie on 8/8/2015 at 7:08 am
Dale and team, wishing you all the very best! How you are ELL having fun and taking it in!!
To the young folks. Take care of Mr Dale!!!
Posted by: Ken nason on 8/7/2015 at 3:58 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Yo Daddy! I am one of the lucky few who has seen a Triple Crown winner run the Derby! In person! American Pharaoh won the Belmont today and it was exciting! Sounds like you’ve got loads of snow. Boychoir spring concert was today and we have polo tomorrow and then a party for Miss Vicki.
Posted by: Oz on 6/6/2015 at 7:07 pm
hello snow jockeys, American Pharoah wins the triple crown
Posted by: Richard Larscheid on 6/6/2015 at 4:17 pm
Posted by: Billy Haas, Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Keeping my fingers crossed you all get a break in the weather and can continue to climb. Stay strong.
Posted by: Magda Higggins on 5/27/2015 at 7:46 pm
Solveig, Your latest blog was very interesting, where you shared how you all preserve your sanity while waiting on the weather at 14,000 ft. Good luck on catching good weather on your way to 17k. with love, Joe & Dianne
Posted by: joe Griffith & Dianne Donovan on 5/26/2015 at 11:46 am
On The Map
Sending good thoughts and prayers from the mountains in Whisller to the BIG mountain in Africa. So excited for you! You are the perfect example of setting goals and coming up with a plan for flawless execution. I think John is going to write a book about it. Love you!
Posted by: Regina on 2/1/2015 at 8:43 am
Patty Kudla & Ernest Hemingway linked for eternity! Go Patty go. Can’t wait to hear that you saw the face of Africa from the top. Best to all the adventurers everywhere.
Posted by: Bill on 2/1/2015 at 8:42 am
Way to go V!!!
Enjoy every minute, be safe and I will see you soon! 80 degrees is waiting for you :)
Love you,
Brett
Posted by: Brett on 5/16/2015 at 3:11 pm
Grandma and Grandpa say hi to Taylor and the group. Looks like fun, next time we would love to go with you. Stay safe.
Posted by: Stan & Ruth Briggs on 5/16/2015 at 2:54 pm
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