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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,000'
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer checks in from 17,000 ft Camp on Denali.
On The Map
On The Map
congratulations Andrew!!!
Posted by: Duncan Mckinnon on 3/12/2017 at 4:56 am
Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Anxiously awaiting updates and lots of pictures!
Posted by: Joan lyons on 9/5/2016 at 4:23 pm
Posted by: Christina Dale, Katrina Bloemsma, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Tyler Reid
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Ski
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Hi Michael -
Glad you had a day to rest. Gorgeous picture! Good luck with the big climb today. The blog has been great.
Love, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Frank and Maureen Santoni on 5/27/2016 at 10:08 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
If Smores pop tarts are what you guys had,
Life at the top,
Ain’t half bad.
Wishing you all a continued safe (and amazing) journey! (*Hi, H!!*)
Posted by: Yogita on 5/26/2016 at 12:58 pm
Lisa: The “porch crowd” eagerly awaiting your dash to the top .. tried to encourage George and Rob to start training .. not much success, so far
Posted by: Peter on 5/26/2016 at 11:47 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
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On The Map
Great to hear of your progress. Keep up the good work all. David, the birds and fish are fed, pond pump is working, plants are watered, lawn is mowed, storm windows are not down…missing you molto!
Posted by: Nancy Hines on 5/9/2016 at 7:23 pm
Hi Rogan and rest of the team.
I saw this quote some time ago, and it reminds me how much respect I have for you all.
“I suggest going out to the nearest pub and getting completely, and utterly, wasted. Make sure you smoke at least 1 pack of unfiltered Camel’s. Get the full ashtray, pour a drink in it and then pour the mixture into a water bottle.
When you get home (ideally around 3:30am) stick the vile mixture into your freezer. Put on your best goretex and thermal layer. Climb in. At 5:30am, get out, drink (chew?) the mixture and go run the biggest flight of stairs you can find. Run until your heart threatens to explode.
Your dehydration caused by the alcohol should adequately simulate what you may experience at higher altitudes. Your lung capacity should be sufficiently impaired by the smokes to simulate a oxygen poor environment. The freezer episode should adequately replicate a bivy. Drinking the booze/butt mixture should simulate your lack of appetite…..
Oh — once your finished your workout, go to work (to replicate the long walk out).”
- Greg Hamilton suggesting an altitude training methodology.
To be honest, I am more than a little bit jealous. Enjoy every step and every moment, even when it’s tough.
Pieter and the Nel family from Cape Town, South Africa
Posted by: Pieter Nel on 5/9/2016 at 2:42 am
Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Saturday May 17, 2025 2:07 pm PDT
Seth Burns and Team checked in from Talkeetna, they are loaded and Flying onto the Kahiltna Glacier.
Let the climbing begin!
New Post Alerts:
McKinley Expedition May 13, 2025
Godspeed out there Will. We’re excited for your journey and thinking about you every day.
Posted by: Andrew and Nicole Gonzales on 5/18/2025 at 5:30 am
Have fun out there, Juan and team! I’ll be cheering for you every step of the way.
Posted by: Jackie on 5/17/2025 at 3:17 pm
Posted by: Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Hola de Puebla! Yesterday, the team woke up early for our summit attempt on Ixta. It was a long day. After having some breakfast and hot drinks, we set out on the Ayoloco route. Crossing some difficult terrain on loose dirt, over boulders, and up a steep snow slope, we eventually made the summit just before sunrise! After enjoying the beauty of the morning sun, we descended back to high camp. Once we were packed up, we continued descending back down to La Joyita, enjoyed some lunch prepared by the wonderful Servimont staff, and loaded the van for our drive to Puebla. We all enjoyed a good rest and much deserved shower.
Today we are enjoying the sights in Puebla for a much needed rest. Stay tuned for one more adventure as we make our way towards Orizaba tomorrow!
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and Team
Good luck guys.
Hope you have a speedy ascent and clear skies.
Enjoy the moment Mark and Rach.
James
Posted by: James on 6/1/2017 at 4:55 pm
Gutted I’m not with you all. I wish each and every one of you a safe and successful summit attempt. Take care, Andy from Scotland.
Posted by: Andy mcronald on 6/1/2017 at 3:04 pm
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