Mt. McKinley: Knoff and Team Move Up to 9,800’
Saturday, May 23rd 12:44 am PDT
I would like to dedicate this dispatch (one of many I'm sure) to my six year old son, Liam, who's kindergarten class will be following the blog as our adventure unfolds. Hi kiddo! Daddy misses you a lot!
Up here on the mountain, day two was again a well executed day. We packed up camp at 7,800 feet and made a single carry of all of our things up to 9,800 feet were we are camped for night. We each moved well over one hundred pounds divided between our sleds and packs. From here on up we begin to split the loads, taking some up the mountain in one carry and then returning the next day to retrieve the rest. The weather here is well below freezing at night and we have strong gusty winds that are blowing snow around. We got lucky to move into a camp that already had big snow block walls built to protect us a bit from the heavy gusts. Tomorrow we will decide what the plan is after we have breakfast and check the weather. So far so good.
RMI Guides Adam Knoff, Nick Hunt, and Andy Hildebrand
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Comments (6)
Thanks for the great update—everyone in STL wants to know how you all are doing! George and Margaret have been telling everyone they see that Daddy is in Alaska climbing a mountain! Lot’s of pool time this weekend - Friday night with E & A and yesterday with the Sinton’s and Queens—they all miss you! Thinking of you every day….love H, G and M
Posted by: Heather on
Enjoying your newsy blog. What a team, Sending an abundance of well wishes for continued success and cooperative weather. Stay warm and enjoy your adventure.
Posted by: Carolyn Wallgren on
We love keeping updated on your progress to the summit! Finn and Reid have been telling all of their neighborhood friends that they know someone climbing one of the seven summits RIGHT NOW. Keep up the great work! We are sending good thoughts to you all on the mountain!
Posted by: Carrie, Brook, Finn and Reid on
Sending kisses to our Daddy Bob, we all miss you especially mommy! Love Grace and Clare
We are proud of your whole team. After a hot day at the Saint Louis Zoo Clare asked why daddy was sleeping in the snow. love to all. mark, we saw Margrette at story time she and Clare said our daddy’s are on a mountain together! Best to all. Keep smart and safe.
Posted by: Kristin Maher on
Wow!! You’re team is kicking butt!! Keep up the hard work and strong motivation. AND make sure Andy has you doing ‘shoulder pumps’ to keep those hands and fingers warm :) keep warm and stay safe!! Much love
Posted by: Shana on
Congratulations on another strong day! I’m sending good vibes for many more.
Posted by: Jessie on