Mt. McKinley: Brent Okita & Team Move to 14,200’ Camp
Bathrooms can be an under appreciated element in our daily routine. But in the mountains, the basic elements of living are sometimes thrust to the forefront of our attention. Consider the act of performing our morning constitutional in a foreign and sometimes rather hostile environment and you can see why folks might be willing to go the extra mile to fashion a structure that offers room to indulge their sense of privacy, not to mention afford some measure of protection from the elements. Well, after another great day of climbing where we reached camp at 14,200' in good form and nice conditions, this remarkable team went to work not only setting up tents, but getting all the very important other tasks accomplished, like digging in and setting up the Posh tent where we cook, eat and commune. And also constructing the 'loo'. Perhaps we went overboard, but this loo is not only shelter from the wind, but has a roof overhead to offer the user an even higher degree of comfort. All constructed of ice and snow, and of course, engineered to the highest of standards with the use of snow saws and shovels.
So there you have a little vignette of life in the mountains. Yes, your loved ones are doing quite well, perhaps just not always doing what you might think they're doing.
All for now from 14,200'.
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Comments (16)
REMEMBER SOME ARE GRATEFUL AND SOME ARE DEAD
Posted by: Carole on
Missing you very much!!!! I can’t wait to see you!!!
Posted by: Carole on
Think of you daily and hope you’re having fun.
You must return safely b/c Saffron misses you.
Enjoy the summit luv.
xo Rach
Posted by: Rachel J. on
Hey Brent, best wishes to you & the team. Sorry we won’t be there to take you (make you) fish Kings for days on end when you get down. Thanks again for the great WA state hospitality. John, Sandy, Jack, & Annie
Posted by: Lane-O on
Dear Guides, please please please post something. There was a post about a fatality earlier today, but its gone for some reason. Are you guys Ok? The articles on the websites are saying that the conditions up there are more diffcult then usual this year. Be extra careful PLEASE!!!
Posted by: Marina on
I hope the weather holds up for you all! Zac, I had to tell you. Belen woke up this morning and said (with the paci in her mouth) “where’s Daddy? Bafroom?” Ha! Ha! Like you’ve been there this whole time! We all miss you and we are so proud of your accomplishments already. Stay safe. All our love, M, T & B
Posted by: mary candelario on
Congrats cousin Steve Vierling and Team Okita. We’re tracking your progress and hoping for good weather to the summit.
Mike Sinak & Family
Posted by: Mike Sinak on
Congratulations Okita team. You’re already nearly as high as Mt. Rainier !
Hope things keep going so well that you have time to build deluxe WC accommodations .
Hope for sunny days and gentle breeze’s.
Doc Vierling
Posted by: Steve vierling on
Wow why am I not surprized at the idea of building the the fancy ‘loo’? The wet boots in my ‘sshivka’ would have been a good predictor :)
Soooo happy for you guys! What a great accomplishment!!! Get a nice rest and please please please be careful. Love you !!!
Posted by: Marina on
Great work, what an experience..Can’t wait to hear the stories when you get back. Love, Mom and Dad
Love the updates!!!!!
Posted by: Lynne on
Might know Paul would be in a team with a posh loo hope you remembered your soft bum paper !!!! nice to follow what you are doing and how you are getting on. Loads of love from us all xxxxxxxx
Posted by: Catherine Haslewood on
Maile I hope you brought your Snuggie for pre “loo” cozy time!
Good work team!
Posted by: Jenny on
I’m glad to hear that things are going well! Zac, take lots of pictures and stay safe. Have fun. Love you and miss you, M, T & B (ps. got the settlement check from N today!! Whoo hoo!!)
Posted by: mary candelario on
I wanna see pics!!!
Posted by: Carole on
hi Paul - I see you are at 14200 camp - I have been thinking of you and hope the weather holds and that you are having FUN!
Take care Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia on
HW: pls take a picture of the fancy ‘loo’. I’m happy to know you guys are taking care of yourselves and are doing all these with a sense of humor. Keep it up! Love, F
Posted by: F on