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RMI Guide Zeb Blais calls in from Pampas de Las Lenas.
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Sunday, June 18, 2023 - 7:32 pm PT
The entire crew wishes everyone a happy Father’s Day! It’s probably not how I envisioned spending my first Father’s Day as a dad, but I can think of worst places to be than 14 camp. I’m sure over the years I’ve given my dad many grey hairs and stressful nights during my adventures in the mountains. I’m sure my boy will do the same if he chooses to spend time in mountains. I know everyone up here appreciates the sacrifices our loved ones at home have made so we can be up here on Denali.
After avoiding the logjam yesterday up the fixed lines, we had the route up to the buttress to ourselves and cruised up to the top of the fixed lines to stretch the legs and get to a higher altitude. After getting back to camp we listened music while having a block party (aka building walls around our camp) in anticipation of significant snow and wind in the coming days. We probably have the best camp at 14! Our team is really firing on all cylinders and has become a family. There’s already talk about a reunion in the coming years.
I can’t thank Bleys, Mike, Steve and Kerry for all their efforts in weather forecasting and the conversations I’ve had with them. It’s admittedly a weird position to be in without internet and see for myself what the weather models are saying. So I can’t thank you enough for keeping us safe. We were holding out hope that our friends launching for the summit today would get it in but high winds and a cloud cap thwarted their efforts. It’s been a challenging season with stormy weather on Denali this year and our trip has been no different. Unfortunately for our loved ones at home it’s going to be a while longer before we make it off the mountain. Stormy weather is expected through Thursday with a possible summit window Friday and Saturday. Our team remains positive and everyone is feeling strong if and when our window comes.
I promise though we’ll be home before July hopefully with a summit!
RMI Guide Andy Bond
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Adam Knoff, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Shishapangma
Elevation: 20,990'
Sounds like a great day of progress! I can only imagine what the wind is like up at that altitude. Stay safe and best of luck tomorrow!
Posted by: Trish on 9/23/2016 at 6:03 am
Glad all is going well. Love seeing photos!
Posted by: Betty (Art's sister) on 9/23/2016 at 5:29 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Katrina Bloemsma, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Ben Liken, Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
merry Christmas Darrin…be safe and enjoy yourself…Lutey
Posted by: shawn lutey on 12/25/2014 at 11:27 am
looks so exciting!
enjoy and take in each moment safely darrin!
Posted by: lil-meshell on 12/24/2014 at 8:39 pm
Thinking about you Kimberly
Love your FB pics
Wishing you all the best - and hoping you see the summit tomorrow.
XOXO Maud Brian Finn and Lucia
Posted by: Maud on 7/13/2014 at 12:57 pm
Good on ya Kimberly. I hope it was a grand adventure finish strong we are thinking of you. Renee & Patrick
Posted by: Renee & Patrick on 7/13/2014 at 12:43 pm
RMI Guide Leif Bergstrom and team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan today via the Fisher Chimneys route. Leif reported that they were enjoying a really nice day. They will return to camp for a final night on the mountain and descend to the traillhead tomorrow.
Nice work team!
PC: Leif Bergstrom
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 9:33 pm PT
There seemed to be general agreement that last night's sleep was a good one. That could mean that we are getting acclimatized to 14,000'. But it could also mean we were justifiably tired after yesterday's carry. Today was easy, in any case. We ate, took naps and sorted gear for the big move up tomorrow. It was calm and sunny through the morning, but the afternoon clouded up and light snow started falling. It still doesn't count as a storm though.
We just need a couple more good days.
Best Regards,
RMI Guides Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison & Nick Sinipius
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Denali Expedition June 11, 2024
Congratulations on your success so far. Your hard work has paid off. Keep your eye on the prize. Good luck tomorrow.
Julie and Mike
Posted by: Julie Baron on 6/25/2024 at 7:53 am
This is awesome news. Go team! Praying for good weather, strength, and a successful summit. Love you so much dad! - Rach
Posted by: Rachel Shoppy on 6/25/2024 at 7:31 am
Equipo Hailes Feliz Ano Nuevo!!
Team Icahn a.k.a. the “belly of the beast” wishes Viv a happy and safe New Year
I wish I was there but gave away my training boots a.k.a. sneakers many years ago
Bob
Posted by: Bob on 12/31/2014 at 4:22 am
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