Mt. McKinley: Jones and Team Soggy but Spirited in Talkeetna
Posted by: Tyler Jones
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
The wait continues here in the rainy village of Talkeetna. We have covered a whole gamut of skills and topics. Currently we don't have a glacier under our our feet but we have many new tricks and tips to help us when our plane's skis hit the powder-covered runway at KIA (Kahiltna International Airport), as many consider it. While the last flight in or out occurred this last Monday, our motivation is high and our spirits strong as we endure these fuzzy and rain filled skies. Maybe fishing for halibut would suit this weather well?
Our afternoon will take us to the Talkeetna Ranger Station for a documentary video that outlines the process of climbing and the reality of this difficult and rewarding climb to the summit of North America! We continue to send positive thoughts to the teams on the hill, hoping to high-five with then as we land.
Any high pressure you can send up here would be appreciated by all...
Until tomorrow,
RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Garrett Stevens, Bryan Hendrick, and team
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Comments (5)
Hi Dave and team-
We will be watching your progress from Watertown. So excited you are finally beginning your adventure.
Good luck!
Julie and Karla
Posted by: Julie and Karla on
Tyler, Garrett and Paul -
Hi Guys! Well, here we all are again. Of course, I wish I was there with you getting all antsy to get up on the mountain. I see that Ben Alavarez is following along on the blog. Hi Ben!!
Hope you get that high pressure system soon.
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on
Hi, Paul and team
Will be thinking of you all and wishing you a successful climb! Be safe.
Anita
Posted by: Anita Donnelly on
Hi Jake & team. I wish I could send good weather. Hang in there. Best wishes from Minnesota. Grandpa.
Posted by: Nick Wander on
Hi Jen! Sending you my best weather wishes from Houston.
Posted by: Nicole on