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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,310'
On The Map
On The Map
Such good news! Very proud of all of you. Good luck to all.
Posted by: Jan Gravrs on 7/13/2017 at 6:09 pm
Great to hear everyone’s doing well! Higher than we’ve been. Dave & Marci
Posted by: Dave Utela on 7/13/2017 at 2:05 pm
Posted by: Chase Nelson, Lindsay Mann, Tyler Jones
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Ken,
We’re all pulling for you and the team. Enjoy your last few days on the mountain.Looking forward to all the stories.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Rowe on 6/9/2015 at 4:55 pm
Ken, you and the team are getting closer every day. I am excited for you. Hang in there, enjoy the journey as you pursue that dream. Thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes all headed your way.
Dennis
Posted by: Dennis on 6/9/2015 at 7:57 am
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
What a trip for you all. Thanks Casey for updates each day. It was fun to follow the trip. Loved the pictures. Mom and Granny
Posted by: Cornelia / Granny on 7/23/2014 at 6:58 am
Congratulations to all! It sounds like it was a great adventure. And thanks, Casey, for getting them up and down safely!
Posted by: Susan on 7/22/2014 at 3:00 pm
On The Map
You have the World Geography classes at North Knox Junior Senior High School cheering you on!! Way to go Shannon and Team Ecuador!!
Posted by: Jill Doades on 1/14/2014 at 11:18 am
Great job handling the early challenges, guy. Now on to the fun stuff! Looking forward to hearing from you along the way and remember to be safe. Go team Ecuador!
Posted by: Greg Hunt on 1/14/2014 at 8:58 am
Hi Jeff! Missing and thinking of you - hoping for good weather to come your way! I can’t believe it’s day 16 already - everyone from home says hi and is rooting for you. I am so proud of you, stay focused. Miss and love you lots!
Erica
Posted by: Erica on 5/20/2011 at 7:18 am
Hey Ken, Windy there, rainy here! We have had almost a week of overcast rainy weather. Ally and I are hoping the weather changes for the climb soon. The sun is suppose shine here tomorrow. All is well at the restaurant. Graduation is tomorrow. Pizza place still not open. We miss but are keeping busy. Love you Cathy & Ally!!
Posted by: Cathy Young on 5/20/2011 at 3:24 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Steve Gately, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
I will be following the blog every step of the way…good climbing to the group
Posted by: kathie grengs on 6/26/2015 at 10:05 am
Hi Dave -
Just read on your Facebook page about the earthquake up there. Unbelievable. Hope you and the crew have safe climbing days ahead of you. Good Luck !
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on 6/24/2015 at 8:25 pm
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Hola!!
We made it to Campo 3! Got our tents set up (no easy feat at 19,600ft) and just finished a delicious freeze dry dinner - it’s just after 5:00pm and we’re headed to bed soon for an early summit start!
We’ve been so inspired by all the amazing people we have met on this mountain — who day in and day out have inspired us with their insane work ethic and positivity. Who always greet us on the trail with a smile and a word of encouragement. By far, the best part about climbing Aconcagua are the people we have met along the way.
Anne and I were talking about this on the trail today as one of our favorite porters and climbers, Greggo, came sailing down from Camp 3 to help carry some of our tents back up. We remarked how after months on this mountain guiding, climbing, cooking, carrying loads, he always shows up with such joy and big smiles.
We decided we want to channel that energy to tomorrow when the going gets tough, when we want to quit or when we are fed up with the cumulative suffering, instead we will remember the positivity and kindness of the Argentinians who have shared their mountain with us and carry that strength with us to a hopeful summit.
Here we go!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the team
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Today our group woke up in Mweka Camp after a long and well-needed night of sleep. We had our last breakfast courtesy of Barking Zebra, drank too much coffee, and then began our 4,000+ foot descent to Mweka gate.
On our way down, we experienced mud of all kinds. As we slowly navigated our way down, careful not to fall or twist an ankle, we watched deft porters sprint past us, Shania Twain blaring on their speakers.
At Mweka gate, we said our final goodbye to Kilimanjaro and took one last dirty group photo.
As we ate our final Kilimanjaro lunch, Angela/Breslin (Dave still can’t tell us apart) snuck away to feed watermelon to the rogue tortoises ambling around the grounds. Our amazing porters, who kept us well fed, housed, and alive for a week, sent us off with an a cappella dance party, which forced Jay to get his hands out of his pockets.
On the bus ride back to Usa River, we were able to see Kilimanjaro in all her glory, towering well above 19,000 feet. It was hard to imagine we were at the top 24 hours ago.
Per usual, Dave provided clear instructions about what would happen next and every one of us, especially Kaleb, incorrectly remembered the details. Somehow we all made it to dinner at the Rivertrees Country Inn in one piece, smelling better and ready for safari.
The last week on Kilimanjaro was truly memorable and our group stayed positive and laughing during the rare but difficult times. We debated the pros and cons of cutting a goat hotdog-style versus hamburger-style; reveled in Dave’s many colorful and fascinating stories (“chicks on feet!”); and competed for the final bags of lemongrass tea.
Tomorrow, our group will head out for a new adventure and we’ll say goodbye to one of our own, Walt, who definitely didn’t help the government plant microchips in our brains.
As Dave would say, “well hey guys, let’s go check out some dik-diks.”
Way to go Henry and Caleb! Awesome achievement. Look forward to hearing details when you get back.
Posted by: Charles Platt on 6/11/2018 at 1:53 pm
MANY congratulations to the whole TEAM!! That’s an awesome effort by one and all - look forward to hearing details from Henry and Caleb and seeing lots of pictures. Thank you to the guides!!
Gran/Mom
Posted by: Jennifer Huntington on 6/11/2018 at 1:30 pm
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