Mike Walter & Team Kick Off the RMI Denali Expedition Season
Posted by: Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 9:01 p.m.
Here we go! Everyone's travel arrangements worked out brilliantly the past couple of days and we all met in Anchorage yesterday afternoon and drove north to Talkeetna, a quaint little climbing village and the gateway to the Alaska Range.
This morning we had an early orientation meeting with the National Park Service in Talkeetna where we discussed the route, leave no trace practices, and some of the history of Denali climbing.
Then, after brunch at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse, we spent the rest of the day at K2 Aviation's hangar checking our equipment and packing for our expedition. After a long day of sorting gear and weighing packs, we are confident that we are ready for out expedition on the West Buttress of Denali.
The plan is to fly in to Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow morning, weather permitting. From there, we'll be busy climbing for the next few weeks towards the apex of North America. We will be sending dispatches via satellite interface, and will try to make that technological magic work on a daily basis. Thanks for following along!
RMI Guides Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla and the Team
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Comments (9)
It was so wonderful to hear from you this morning, Tuesday 10th. You sound good and in high spirits. We are all so very proud of you and we are thinking of you everyday. Dont give up. Remeber - “Go Large”
chat again soon, lots of love, hugs and kisses from all of us xxx
Posted by: melanie on
To Dave:
Go Guy !!!! Be Safe!!!!!
Love Jon and Grammy.
Posted by: jon hines and grammy hines on
Kevin
As usual we are all very proud of you for facing the climb, the challenges you will face. We are behind you every step.
We love you.
Lori and all your family.
Posted by: Kevin Scheid on
Dave, we are following the RMI Denali Expedition daily. Good luck, have fun and we are supporting you back in Everett, WA. Thank you for being so inspirational, 777X Capital, Tooling and Financial Controls
Posted by: 777X Capital, Tooling and Financial Controls on
Blake….
So happy that your dreams are becoming reality ....
Love you sooo much !!
Mom
Posted by: Maria Votilla on
To Dave Grothjan…have a great trip !!!
Posted by: Randy Beamer on
It is not going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it! Sterkte Adelle, ek dink elke tree en elke poef en elke bottel water aan jou! Slaap warm xxx
Posted by: Debbie du Plessis on
Hi Rogan, nice to see a photo of you. Wishing you lots of luck, enjoy every minute, you waited a long time for this moment. Love you lots Mom xx
Posted by: Daphne Carew on
This message is for Rogan Davies, wishing you all the best. “Go Large”…
Enjoy every step - you can do it.
Missing you terribly, lots of love, hugs and kisses from all of us xxx We love You xxx
Posted by: Melanie Davies on