Mt. McKinley: Frank & Team Cache Gear at 14K Camp
June 7, 2014 - 7:33 pm PT
The team got busy today by hauling a load of food and personal gear up to the next camp at 14,000'. Everyone performed well and we were able to cover the distance in just over four hours- a great pace.
All along the trail, we passed groups who were either hauling gear up to cache or moving camp from 11,000' to 14,000'. It was fun to say "hi" and encourage groups we have met along the way. The small tent city that has surrounded us for the last few days will reassemble up higher as groups ready for a summit bid.
Sitting at 14,000' this afternoon, the team got our first good look at the route. We talked through the flow of the climb and got excited. Hopefully, a few more short days will bring us the time to see if all of our preparations are sufficient to get to the top.
Thanks for following our journey.
RMI Guides Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens and the UWR team
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Comments (6)
41John, love from Farmor and also Farfar: You can do it, You can do it.
Posted by: Farmor on
Miss you!!! Hope that you are making good progress!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on
John…I love you and I miss you!
Posted by: McKenna Harris on
John- We are 100% behind your mom re prayers, love and waiting anxiously for the next report.( Never got into blogs, but now they take on a whole new meaning!) Hope the day goes well for all of you and the weather continues to cooperate.
Posted by: Rita and BruceWightman on
What words of wisdom do I have tonight? What can I say that will inspire and encourage you? All that comes to mind right now , is that there are lots of us down here waiting for you, loving you,and praying for your safety! We are following along with you,every step of the way. Your daily reports to us are greatly appreciated. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times a day I check online to see if something new is posted. Keep the updates coming!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on
John, that looks exactly like when Farmor and I went snowshowing in Lapland, except for the mountain part. Ha ha! Farmor and Farfar say hi and Farmor knows that you can do it, you can do it, you can do it. They took us to Uricchio’s tonight. Your dad and I had a very tasty filet mignon. Your mom had equally tasty scallops and shrimp. How do those eggs taste? Take care all. We are enjoying traveling along with you. Tante aka as one of John’s aunts.
Posted by: Lisa Stenderup on