Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Prep and Pack in Talkeetna
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 348'
May 20, 2017
A visit to the National Park Service to sign in for our expedition followed our team meeting this morning. Good stuff was covered at both get togethers, and set the tone for a safe, fun, and otherwise successful trip.
And then the work began, starting with checking the ton of gear we all have, the group gear and food we'll be taking, and packing all this stuff up so we can actually move someplace tomorrow. We certainly couldn't have fit more into the day.
As we were working, the clouds of the morning finally gave way to clear skies this evening, just in time for us to enjoy a last dinner together under an Alaskan sun that never really sets. Halibut, reindeer meatloaf and local brews were on order - menu items we'll not see for some time.
We're all really enjoying one another's company already, and I look forward to starting our climb in the morning, provided the skies stay reasonably clear overnight.
We'll be in touch tomorrow, hopefully from the Kahiltna Glacier.
RMI Guides Brent, Christina and JT
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Comments (12)
Wishing the team good weather tomorrow.
Wanted the team to know Tommy makes the best pizza!
We love the reports!
Love to Tommy and Alex
Aunt Elisa and Uncle Garrick
Posted by: Aunt Elisa and Uncle Garrick on
Hello JT,
Looks like you are making great progress! I sent the blog to the entire fam, so we are all checking the blog daily and talk about your progress constantly.
I am so grateful for this blog. It really helps to alleviate the mom worry :)
Good luck to you and all your team. Sounds like you have a wonderful group!
Love you,
M
Posted by: ellen smith eaton on
Hey Alex and Tom,
It looks beautiful! Stay strong. So proud of you.
Love,
Jas
Posted by: Jasmin on
TeeTee BaBa! (JT),
Harrison says you are the gnarliest, most rad Godfather ever! Good luck to you and your team. Be safe! We’ll be watching your adventure!
Auntie Weez, Lewis, River & Harrison!
Posted by: Hannah Wolfgang on
Hey JT,
Such a cool trip! Good luck to you all!
Best,
Io
Posted by: Ioana Alexandrescu on
Good morning JT-
I hope your first night went well. Safe travels.
I am wishing you and your team fun, adventure and safety.
Love,
M
Posted by: Ellen Smith Eaton on
Hope you have a safe and fun trip. You have the best guide in Brent. Come home to us safe Brent!!! Love, Carin, Andy, David, Jordan and Brian
Posted by: The Parella Family on
Wishing you all the Best!! Climb Strong!! Have Fun!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on
Best of luck Dean and wishing the whole team a great trip.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Hawkins on
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Love to Alex and Tommy❤️
Posted by: Elisa and Garrick on
Wishing the whole team a great trip and live to Alex and Tommy.
E & G
Posted by: Elisa and Garrick on
Thinking about you, Ardel. Have fun.
DZ
Posted by: david zeps on