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Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Praying for all!
Spoke with Phillip and Christy last evening. Phillip sent me a picture of he and his girlfriend.
Love You Brian
Posted by: Duane Mycroft on 5/12/2015 at 6:18 pm
The trip looks beautiful! We admire your courage. Be safe and enjoy a trip of a lifetime!
Posted by: Ken and Pam on 5/12/2015 at 8:56 am
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:10 pm PT
Well, that was a thorough soaking. On night one of Ixta we camped at the trailhead. It rained all night without a break. In the morning it was still raining, but showing signs of clearing so we packed up and headed towards high camp. About an hour in to our hike, the sun came out, revealing our surroundings. We were treated to views of Ixta proper and Popo with a dusting of snow. However, around 5pm the clouds rolled back in and it rained hard again.
It rained throughout the night, a very cold rain. When I woke up to check the weather on a few occasions I was pelted by sideways sleet. Oh right, it was quite windy as well. Sustained moderate winds and precipitation throughout the night thwarted any chance of making a summit attempt. But we can chalk the whole experience up to more acclimatization and for some members of the team, 15400' was a new altitude record or sleeping altitude record.
This morning we descended from high camp, following the direction of a new dog friend. If not already soaked from the night prior, this hike ensured everyone was completely wet. Needless to say, we are all looking forward to some good meals and rest in Puebla tonight and tomorrow. We are keeping our optimism alive for Orizaba and are honestly feeling prepared. Hopefully this weather pattern clears out before Saturday.
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
Great update and photos :). I hope the weather treats you right for Orizaba! Have fun B!
Posted by: Heather Collins on 10/12/2023 at 9:34 am
Posted by: Robby Young, Nick Scott, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
On The Map
Expect to see some great pictures from the Summit!
Posted by: Thomas Keating on 6/7/2019 at 1:10 pm
Hey Steve congratulations on 14,000 ft camp! Stay strong you got this! Wishing you safety and good weather.
Posted by: Thomas Keating on 6/7/2019 at 1:05 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
On The Map
We’re with you and watching from afar - SFFG snd all of SH!
Posted by: Lois Smith on 2/5/2015 at 10:20 am
On The Map
Fingers are crossed!
Sending calming vibes your way.
Good luck PBB and Team Van Deventer!!
Posted by: Joyce Pully on 1/31/2015 at 6:23 pm
Go Team Van Deventer and shout out to Bro Kevin Stitely.. wishing you fair skies, fair winds and strong backs, Stick the Flag in that one!!!! J Dienes
Posted by: John Dienes on 1/31/2015 at 6:10 pm
On The Map
I hope you are doing well Kjetil. The photos look great. Jim
Posted by: Jim on 1/25/2015 at 3:00 pm
Satellite Communicator suddenly updated and shows 16,302.49 ft @ 1155 on 25 Jan..we’re routing for you, Keep it up!!!
Posted by: Carlo on 1/25/2015 at 2:29 pm
RMI Guide Alex Barber calls in from Aconcagua Camp 2.
On The Map
Hi Julian,
We are thinking of you and Stephen. We wish you both the best of luck as you push for the summit. Love Dad and Mum
Posted by: Elizabeth Bannister on 1/10/2015 at 8:33 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Daniel May, Lacie Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, May 27, 2024 - 7:05 pm PT
The Denali Bingo card formulated by our team.
1. Get uncomfortably close to filling your pee bottle in the middle of the night.
2.Make eye contact with someone from the next camp while pooping.
3. Stand outside your tent for more than 30 minutes because you want to go pee before you get into the tent because once you're in you don't want to come back out.
4. Wear your bootys instead of your boots outside and almost slide to your death (or fall into the kitchen tent)
5. Have more than 5 blisters.
6. Read out loud to your tent mates for entertainment.
7. Read all the books you brought/watch all the shows you downloaded before day 16.
8. Eat 3 servings of breakfast/dinner.
9. Drink your warm food bowl cleaning water (gross)
10. Get very frustrated when you realize that all the music you downloaded on Spotify isn't working.
11. Eat a questionable snack.
12. Get woken up from condensation drops on your face.
13. Dig yourself out of your tent after a storm.
14. Be thankful for all the life choices that brought you here
15. Regret every life choice that brought you here.
16. Taste your last meal in your current meal.
17. Use your pee bottle for warmth.
18. Skip brushing your teeth because it’s cold outside
19. Use pee bottle as spit bottle when brushing teeth.
20. Tent yoga.
21. Finish packing your pack and then fully unpack because your gloves are at the bottom
22. Unusual shaped sunburn
23. Eat a pound of cheese in 3 days.
24. Get blasted by snow in the kitchen tent during an entire dinner
25. Wear the same pair of socks for more than 10 days
Denali bingo brought to you by Sharon and the team. We are all winners in this one!
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Denali Expedition, May 12, 2024
“Make eye contact with someone from the next camp while pooping.”
Yikes, lol.
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 5/28/2024 at 6:34 am
Have a great climb!
Posted by: Yvonne posa on 6/10/2015 at 3:02 am
Jake and team…have a great trip…
Posted by: Fletch on 6/5/2015 at 7:14 am
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