Mt. McKinley: Brent Okita’s Team Begins Their Expedition in Alaska
Everybody made it to Alaska just fine with just one not-so-minor hiccup. One duffel never showed up and had one of us spending the afternoon at REI replacing missing items. As luck would have it, we got a call from a climber in Talkeetna who had picked it up at the airport by mistake. With that behind us we were ready for a beer and turned in after our big travel day.
Today we were busy getting the incredible amount of gear needed for this adventure ready for our flight in the morning. Everyone is excited about getting started. Me too, even after all these years.
More to come soon...
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Comments (19)
Dennis - Go get em guy - looks like you are with a good team - best of luck - see you soon - Mom & Dad
Posted by: Norman Uhlir on
Gerald!!!
We’re all thinking of you and can’t wait to hear about the trip. All the best to you and the team my brother!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Arahill on
Good luck Gerald from one mountaineer to another…:) Hope my climb in June is slightly easier…
Posted by: Gerard on
Good luck to you and the team on your walkabout Der,hope the beaches are hot and the beer cold.Its 32 in Sydney today!!! Take care
Posted by: Alan on
Good luck Brent, Leah, and Team. Looking forward to catching all the news on the blog. Safe Journey to all.
Best- Mike Pruett and Karen Fisher
Posted by: Mike Pruett on
Hi Logan-
After having been up there the last two years, I feel like I should be up there with you right now. I miss that mountain. I’m going to Mt. Elbrus in July but that’s a very poor substitute.
I’ll be keeping my eye on you and if I see you screwing off I’ll have to send Brent a private email about it. :-D
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on
Jeff
Kids look forward to follow you progress. Stay safe
Posted by: Veronica on
Wishing the entire team safe footing and good experiences…
Ayla and Betz, you were missed tonight so we broke out the Pringles…
xxoo Mom
Posted by: Doni Silver Simons on
Monica, stay safe and think warm thoughts. Good luck.
Posted by: Mel on
All the girls on the stclair farm send you love and energy!
Posted by: meredith on
Good luck Dennis and the whole team! We are thinking of you and wishing for perfect weather!lots of love, Shelly, Jon and Tasha
Posted by: Shelly on
Good luck Brent & team! I look forward to following the trip through the blog and hopefully making the climb next year!
Posted by: Nick Grant on
Hey Betzalel have fun and bring back a snowball.
Posted by: Derryl on
Monica, thinking warm and successful thoughts from the lower 48. Make sure you eat a full breakfast not one of those little half things…be safe. I will be checking the blog everyday… I can’t wait to see you on top.
Posted by: Fletch on
B & A: You guys look great! Can’t wait to see your whole trip unfold for you. Did you take that fold-up bike in your backpack? No? hmmm… I let Yael know about this blog, and she’ll be keeping up, too. Love you. Dad & Mom
Posted by: Daniel on
Hey Son, I’m thinking; adventures not taken is a life foresaken. We are looking forward to your return. Love (you know how much) from all of us: Dad, Mom, Joe, Nora, Jake, Ed
Posted by: Virgil Hall, Sr. on
Hello my big brother! Mom and Dad are happy to see that you are okay! Best wishes from the whole family - We Love you, are excited for you. Good Luck and God Bless!!! your little sister
Posted by: Nora on
Hey Gerald ..... Hope you have a great climb and you share your music.
Posted by: John on
Hi Derek and the team, best of luck on your epic expidition…...be safe up there and come back to us in one piece. Looking forward to following your adventure….Caroline
Posted by: Caroline Cleere on