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May 29, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
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May 28, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Matt thanks to you and your team for all the updates. This has been so exciting to follow you and your team Pete on your blog. This is the day you all have been waiting for the perfect weather to climb to the top. Congrats and take lots of pictures to share with us all. We are all praying for your perfect climb. Rest and drink lots of water. Be safe and we love. I’m so proud of you.
Auntie Marilyn
Posted by: marilyn collura on 5/29/2015 at 4:47 pm
Pete thanks for the updates, fun to follow along. Brian, following along, hope to see a post that you made Camp 17 in the next day or so, best of luck to the whole team!.
Posted by: Oscar Berke on 5/29/2015 at 9:32 am
May 27, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Incredible photo!!, well done to all. Feels like you’ve been gone for a lot longer than 18 days renee, I’m sure it feels like a long time for you also :) , have been keeping an eye on your teams progress and letting everyone know updates including nan ron. she misses you like we all do but we are all incredibly proud and pumped for you to accomplish your goal! Cant wait to chat all about your trip. stay safe, loads of love xxx love leigh.
Posted by: Leigh on 5/28/2015 at 4:52 am
Team PRJ… wow sounds like mother nature is flexing her muscles. Hope you are keeping warm and well fed… especially Renee. I miss you so much! Work is not the same without you here! Each morning I read the blog to Cam in the car on the way to work… he is so impressed with your progress and is sending you his love and best wishes. Its Thursday arvo here in Oz and I have just had lovely Kenny’s for lunch (jealous much.. hahahaha) and Paul baked a Banana Cake (which will never be as good as Cameron’s let’s be honest) I hope that you are getting all these messages of support and cannot wait to get an email from you when you are off the mountain. Love you lots hunny bunny… stay strong, the final stages are now in your reach! Love Kath & Cam xxxx
Posted by: Kathy on 5/27/2015 at 9:28 pm
May 26, 2015
Posted by: Robby Young, Pete Van Deventer, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Go Renee. Am waiting with bated breath to hear you’re at the summit. I hope it’s as awesome as the views do far. I think all of the VEC are behind you babe. Good luck and much love xxxxx
Posted by: Glenda on 5/30/2015 at 1:46 am
Rennee you are doing not only us here at the VEC, but your family and more importantly yourself proud ! Everyone is 100% right behind you all the way my friend :)
Thanks to the rest of the team for looking after our little Duvo ! Great photo’s and updates !
Onwards and upwards all :)
Posted by: Paul your GOD Webbyyyyy on 5/26/2015 at 9:23 pm
May 25, 2015
Posted by: Josh Maggard, Robby Young, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Hi Renee and team! I have my fingers and toes crossed for the weather to continue to improve - keep up the mac ‘n cheese consumption and look forward to the climb ahead! Cheers, Anna.
Posted by: Anna on 5/26/2015 at 6:02 pm
Jon, guides and team,
Sorry to read that you were pounded by the wind and snow but glad that all of you are safe and survived the blizzard. Hopefully tomorrow will bring you better weather.
Stay safe and healthy.
Hugs,
Mom
Posted by: Kemai on 5/25/2015 at 10:55 pm
May 24, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Hey all you Elves in winter wonderland. Looks like Santa Claus back yard. Looks like few teams set up their camp there too.
Hope to hear you can get to your cache tomorrow and settle.
Hope you nice and warm and well Renee.
Soldier on.
Thanks for the pic team PRJ.
All the best.
Love you lots Renee. Mama xx
Posted by: Lori on 5/24/2015 at 4:42 pm
Glad Team Pete made it in time before the weather turn wintry good idea to stay put. Sorry to hear weather has not been cooperating hopefully it will be better soon less wind would be awesome. We are all pulling for team Pete.
Matt stay warm and use sunscreen once a mom always a mom lol. Dad and I finally put new plants and flowers across from the mailbox it looks really nice Michael finished with the sprinkler. Everyone in Cali prays for your safety, good health and cooperative weather.
Have a goodnight sleep till the next update be safe and warm
love mom ox
Posted by: Terri on 5/24/2015 at 4:41 pm
May 23, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Keep up the good work, Matt! Here’s a terrible pun for your trouble: ‘I have kleptomania, so when it gets really bad, I take something for it.’ Stay warm and safe, and enjoy the view!
Posted by: Scott on 5/24/2015 at 9:52 am
Jon and Team,
Congratulations on hiking up to 14,200 base camp! In spite of the snow and ice pellets you all persevered and succeeded. Thank you guides for your wisdom.
We continue to pray for your safety, cooperative weather and good health.
With caring thoughts to all,
Hugs,
Mom and Aunty Karen
Posted by: Kemai on 5/23/2015 at 10:52 pm
May 22, 2015
Posted by: Josh Maggard, Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Thinking of you all up there. McKinley is showing both her sides to you, will definately cross fingers she will start behaving tomorrow and let you guys through.
Love and miss you Renee as always. So very proud of you. Please keep safe and warm. Jordy leaving Oz soon - how exciting hey. All doggies well as far as i know - Mama xxx
Posted by: lori on 5/22/2015 at 4:17 pm
Team Pete that sounds like the best decision. Keep spirits up we are all praying for better weather and safety for all for the rest of your journey. Thanks for the update !
Matt everyone here @ home miss you bunches, stay healthy and strong!!
I go by your house every other day get mail it lets people see someone is there its all fine, pool does not seem to be open sure wish it was :>( Stay safe and warm.
Till next update
Love you mom xox
Posted by: Terri on 5/22/2015 at 1:14 pm
May 21, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Hi Jon!
As I looked at the picture of the team climbing with heavy packs I thought of our Mt. Fuji climb. Fuji must have been a piece of cake compared to what you and the team are experiencing. Hope that the weather will permit the team to advance to the 14,000’ base camp.
With warm thoughts and prayers for everyone!
Hugs,
Mom
Posted by: Kemai on 5/22/2015 at 1:25 am
Hi Renee, hope the weather gets better for you all. Photos look amazing. Hope your taking plenty of them. Miss you bulldog and staffy stare at the door waiting for you whenever they hear a noise outside. I’m nearly all packed ready to leave! Can’t wait to see you. GABS starts today will have a milk chai stout and finger lime ale for you! Love Jordy, Ralph & Meissa xoxo
Posted by: Jordan on 5/21/2015 at 3:44 pm
May 20, 2015
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Josh Maggard, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Matt sounds like you are having a lot of fun. I’m staying in touch with mom to see how you are doing. It has been raining here most of the day. Stay warm and be safe. Love you dearly. Auntie Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Collura on 5/21/2015 at 7:56 pm
Beautiful photos that have been posted. Hope the weather cooperates - stay safe and smart. Love you Robby (mom) :-)
Posted by: Diane Young on 5/21/2015 at 5:33 am
Hi Renee and Team,
I’m so excited for you all, what an amazing journey!!
Looking forward to more news and I am so proud of you Renee.
The Summit awaits…
Keep safe .. love you heaps….. hope you see the plane overhead with Jordy in it :)
Arna ( Jordan’s Mum)
Posted by: ARNA TELFORD on 5/30/2015 at 1:01 am
Good luck team Pete !!! Can’t wait for your next post.
Matt sounds like you are having awesome weather we all hope it keeps up for your last push, we are all praying for a safe journey, I miss you bunches. Keep up the good spirit our fingers are crossed for all of you. Everyone can’t wait for me to tell them how far you all are. Sounds like everyone is fired up and ready for the next push ! Till the next post be safe careful We love you :>)
Love,
Mom xo
Posted by: Terri on 5/29/2015 at 6:53 pm
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