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June 13, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
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June 12, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,000'
Dr. Bruce Freedman, Love the beard. You guys look great. What a view you have. Stay warm and post some more pics… David
Posted by: David Hart on 6/13/2014 at 2:48 am
Good work gentlemen!
John, your fantasy baseball team is doing phenominal, the first goal of the world cup was an own-goal, and I left a basball game in the middle of the 14th inning only to hear the fireworks of a walk-off homer in the parking lot. Stay safe-ish, take lots of photos, and enjoy your time on the mountian.
Cash
Posted by: Clay Rogers on 6/12/2014 at 9:40 pm
June 10, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
John, is it too late to join you? I’m really getting inspired although I think I would require a motel come night fall. Snow camping and ice hotels aren’t nearly as much fun as people think. Can’t wait for the pics, especially those of you working hard! Local news: GO KINGS GO! One more win to go! Keep having fun. GO TEAM GO! Tante
Posted by: Lisa Stenderup on 6/11/2014 at 10:41 pm
You made it!!! Can’t wait to hear all the stories!!! Congrats to all Chris ‘s!!!!
Posted by: Robin Johnson on 6/10/2014 at 4:00 pm
June 9, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Well,here I am again… 2 blogs in one day.. But I have actually checked for updates about 10 times today! Mom Frank, I just read your message to me, and needed to immediately respond. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You can’t imagine how much your words of encouragement mean to me! John has great respect for the guides and their expertise. He has reassured me numerous times that they are very skilled and safety minded. However, no one but another Mom could ever understand or imagine just how much we worry about our children… Be they big or small! You made me feel so much better!!!! I will try to relax! THANK YOU!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/9/2014 at 9:52 pm
Praying for safety as you head for the high country. It sounds like you have an awesome team! I don’t normally comment on the blog but it has been fun watching the Stenderup family follow this trip. I just couldn’t resist sending Mom Stenderup some encouragement. Mom Stenderup - I remember the first time my,as you put it, “baby boy” headed up this 20,000+ mountain. I checked the blog what seemed like a million times a day for 26 days. Now I am watching this climb with a little different perspective. You see my “baby boy” has grown into the young man who is the senior guide leading this expedition. From one mountain climber’s mom to another… it’s OK to relax a bit, breathe and enjoy the journey. Your boys are in good hands. Eric and Geoff are both incredibly skilled, smart, mountain savvy, safety conscious, Senior RMI Guides. They are good at what they do. So be encouraged. Like you, I will continue to pray for the team’s safety. GO TEAM! Summit this mountain with style. Mom Frank
Posted by: Kathy Frank on 6/9/2014 at 8:01 pm
June 7, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
41John, love from Farmor and also Farfar: You can do it, You can do it.
Posted by: Farmor on 6/9/2014 at 9:46 am
Miss you!!! Hope that you are making good progress!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/9/2014 at 7:55 am
June 7, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
John—good luck on the climb to the summit. We are all rooting for you down below in the low lands. Tyler left your truck at my house and I might use it a little bit to haul some garbage but don’t worry I’ll take good care of it.
Mark Crossgrove
Posted by: Mark Crossgrove on 6/8/2014 at 7:44 am
John - We are thinking about you every day my good man. We have been reading the daily posts as a family and I showed the kids where you are at on the map. Looking forward to seeing your cheery face soon.
The York Family
Posted by: Gary York on 6/7/2014 at 7:05 pm
June 6, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
It would appear that you have a terrific team climbing with you this year. They need to know that they are in good hands. Your knowledge, understanding and skill on Denali is unprecedented. Your ability to transfer those traits and abilities to provide a great experience to us average climbers can not be acknowledged enough. Your ability to weigh risk and benefit to determine appropriate action or task is exceptional. I have enjoyed following your team so far. Looks like you have some significant weather coming at you over the next few days. Climb safe. JB 2012
Posted by: Jeff Boskind on 6/7/2014 at 9:20 am
Looking good gentlemen!! Thank you for keeping us all up to speed on your astounding progress.
I’m appreciative of being able to live vicariously through you courageous, crazy specimens all the way from sunny California. Proud of you guys…
Rob
Posted by: Rob Lynch on 6/6/2014 at 10:04 pm
June 5, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,000'
On The Map
Team - I feel a bit of wimp here as I armchair mountaineer along with your great adventure. I’m actually kind of envious of you all in that pristine and beautiful setting. Keep up the good work and enjoy!
Posted by: Lisa Stenderup on 6/5/2014 at 9:53 pm
Mom Stenderup here… My Baby Boy is marching up a 20,000+ Foot mountain and I (with other Moms ) am stressing out!!! However, what can I do at this point?.....,except cheer you on, pray for your safety…and send lots and lots of love ..to ALL of you…because you are a TEAM!!! “One for all , and all for one!”!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/5/2014 at 6:51 pm
June 3, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,600'
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On The Map
Awesome!
Keep up your great skills . Keep your warmth and continue strong. Hope the weather continue being nice to you guys. The Rosales Family sends love and good vibes to you guys.
Posted by: L. Rosales on 6/4/2014 at 1:55 pm
We send greetings from the mountains of Western North Carolina and good vibes that your quest goes smoothly and the weather continues to cooperate.
John- All of the family send their love!!
Posted by: Rita and BruceWightman on 6/4/2014 at 2:28 am
June 2, 2014
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 7,600'
On The Map
Good luck and good blessings!
Posted by: ben laverty on 6/3/2014 at 5:13 pm
Glad to hear that things are underway and that the adventure has begun!
Posted by: Lara Grossman on 6/3/2014 at 11:21 am
That’s a lot of bagels. John, I told you that you would miss the Kings winning the Stanley Cup! It was a nail biter. Now I can fully concentrate on your team’s achievements. I’m very excited by your march to the top and am with you every step of the way. Everyone, continue to have fun and stay strong. Tante
Posted by: Lisa Stenderup on 6/13/2014 at 9:46 pm
The photo of “stashin’ the cache” gives new meaning to the old fashioned term “icebox”!!!
I am loving the photos that you guys are sending us. They are really giving us a visual of all that you are experiencing. Although, the temperatures up there are beyond my comprehension! Stay strong, stay safe!!! Lots of love to all of you!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/13/2014 at 9:10 pm
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