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“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.”
― John Muir
Pulling for you guys. Be safe!
Posted by: Beverly on 10/27/2018 at 10:37 am
On The Map
Awesome experience for all of you! Dad & I are living vicariously! Our best to all of you for an awesome assent!
Posted by: Judy & dale collins on 12/10/2017 at 5:06 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah McGowan, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Posted by: Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14.000'
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This is for all of you…......
” In a sense everything that is exists to climb. All evolution is a climbing towards a higher form.
Climbing for life as it reaches towards the consciousness, towards the spirit. We have always
honored the high places because we sense them to be homes of gods. In the mountains there
is the promise of… something unexplainable. A higher place of awareness, a spirit that soars.
So we climb… and in climbing there is more than a metaphor; there is a means of discovery.”
—Anonymous
(Love you Blake!)
Posted by: Maria Votilla on 5/18/2016 at 8:01 am
Hello Rob.. Unbelievable accomplishment! So excited and proud for you and the team! You all have accomplished so much and looking forward to pictures from the summit!! Enjoy the much deserved rest. Continue to be strong! We are all cheering you and the team on to the summit! Take care! Be safe, Love, Mom, Dad and Katie
Posted by: Robert & Toni Caldwell on 5/18/2016 at 4:36 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
What a wonderful adventure for all of you!! We miss you Bridget and Kevin! So nice to get the pictures of your smiling faces. Enjoy!!
xxoo
Lizzie, Thomas, Kit and Mary
Posted by: liz Blaney on 8/28/2014 at 6:05 pm
Now that is what call a first class safari! Smiles,friends,and meals you don’t have to cook!
Posted by: Marcy on 8/28/2014 at 2:17 pm
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos checks in.
So cool to hear of your progress, Parker and team! Regards from us and your cousins!
UT
Posted by: UT on 7/23/2014 at 10:30 am
Hope the climb is going well. I am excited to hear about the trip! Wishing you all a safe climb!
Posted by: Chelsea Beauchamp on 7/22/2014 at 9:01 am
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 4:43 pm PT
We got a good rest at high camp. There was some concern that winds would hit overnight but the morning was calm, sunny and easy. Just what we’ve come to expect. We ate a good breakfast, knocked down our tents and began climbing downhill. As expected, it was a pretty good workout getting down the fixed ropes, but then it was a cruise (a multi hour, pack carrying, sled hauling cruise) to reach Basecamp. We were greeted with champagne and handshakes. Just after Tim and I spread out our sleeping bags in our basecamp tent, the possibility arose that we’d fly to Union Glacier. Clouds were hovering around base but broke up enough for one airplane to get in. But that was it and the second flight that would have taken us was scrubbed for the evening. Tim and I were actually relieved to relax in Vinson Basecamp and to share a victory dinner with Jon Gupta.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Vinson Massif Expedition, November 22, 2025
That is Awesome Dave!!! Great Work!!! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/4/2025 at 3:58 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Nick Sinapius, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 1:41 pm PT
We woke up yesterday and though there were thick clouds above that moved in and out, it was clear that the air was incredibly calm. We packed up camp shouldered some heavy loads, and said goodbye to our camp at 11,000'. We were in those clouds nearly all the way to 14,000', but they were holding in the solar gain and it was one of the hottest days of the trip. Overall, it was quite smooth and we made it to 14,000' Camp yesterday evening, set up camp, and crashed for a night of well deserved rest. It’s great to finally be at 14,000'. This is our home away from home, where we’ll rest, acclimate, get strong, and wait for our shot at the summit. The views out over the rest of the range are stunning. We’re prepping right now for a quick trip back to 13,500' to grab our cache, and then we’ll rest the remainder of the day. It’s starting to snow lightly and the next couple of days do look snowy.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
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Denali Expedition May 8, 2025
Go get it, Will! Have fun and be safe! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Edward Dailey on 5/19/2025 at 6:08 am
Good luck team !! Safe Climb! Try to enjoy the beauty along with this challenge adventure thanks for the update and the photos.
Posted by: Theresa Greving on 11/3/2018 at 7:33 pm
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