Thursday, June 11, 2009

High Camp!

The team moved up to high camp today on another perfect day in the Alaska Range. Jacob had Sat Phone duty tonight, and reported that they were finishing dinner and getting ready to settle in for the night at around 8:30 AK time. They did great today moving up thru some of the most technical, and strenuous climbing of the entire West Buttress route.

A couple of the team have some headaches tonight, which is to be expected, but they are all feeling pretty good at 17,200 ft and will take a rest/acclimitization day tomorrow before their summit bid.

Here's a picture of high camp with the route up to Denali Pass and on to the summit visible in the background. The small peak on the left isn't the top of Denali...
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Dear Trevor,

    Oh my gosh hunny, I am so excited for you. Everyone that knows about your trip is so impressed and I am so proud. Duke and I miss you like crazy and can't wait to see you, even if you will probably be super stinky but we love you so much that we will let it slide.

    Love you,

    Sarah

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  2. sgerg55June 12, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Dear Teresa,
    What a great day for all of you....not much further. Several of our friends are also tracking your progress. We are so proud of you and pray that the rest of the climb goes well for you. God Bless,
    Love you,
    Mom & Dad

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  3. Alison O'NeillJune 12, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Hi Rod
    I am so excited for you, you are doing so well. Just hope that all goes well to the top now. Thinking of you loads. Love Ali

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  4. AmandaJune 12, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Hi Annie High Camp look absolutely beautiful - so excited for you - enjoy! Lots of Love Amanda PS we have our next Law Assignment!!Miss you!

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  5. daniela markucJune 12, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Manny and team
    WOW!!!You all worked so hard yesterday to reach High Camp...CONGRATULATIONS! We pray God will give you good weather and good health to reach the summit.Enjoy life above the clouds...
    With love and prayers,
    Daniela,Nick,Ruth,and Ruben

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  6. HoggsJune 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Rod,
    Your nearly there, Congratulations we are so proud of you and can almost feel the excitement you must be feeling up there at High Camp. Not much further, praying the weather holds out for you. Congratulations to all the team.
    God Bless
    Love
    Mom & Dad

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  7. Kirk MalloryJune 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Teresa - thinking about you today! Hope the summit bid goes well. If not today, the weather looks like it's going to improve. Looking forward to checking this on Monday to see how it went!

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  8. keyrJune 12, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Hey Teresa,

    Thoughts will definitely be with you this weekend. Hoping for the best, and many more great summits to come.

    Randy

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  9. paul rizeaJune 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    HI MANUTU AND TEAM,
    CONGRATULATION TO ALL OF YOU. I FOLWING YOU YESTURDAY RUNING FOR 11 HOUARS AND I'M SURE ALL OF YOU BEEN;HAPPY,BLESSED,FORTUNATE YOU REACH THE HIGH CAMP. I PRAY GOD TO GIVE YOU DOOD WEATHER AND GOOD HELTH TO REACH THE SUMMIT.BE SAFE. SEE YOU SOON.! PAUL RIZEA, JUNE 12/2009,3.45PM

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  10. Jim MalloryJune 12, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Hey Teresa, Good luck with the summit bid!!!

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  11. shazzaJune 12, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Aunty Ann
    Back from beautiful Fiji. Your progress is fantastic. Hope all is well and you are enjoying the moment. Kia Kaha. Thinking of you all the time. Shaz and all. xxx

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  12. FionaJune 12, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Annie,
    Been looking at all the wonderful photos, can't believe you are there. Extraordinary where our dreams can take us. Keep safe. luv Fiona

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  13. UnknownJune 12, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Hello Manny,

    Georgette and I follow you and your team daily in our Florida heat. Enjoy the beauty, make it to the summit, and keep your awareness high for a safe passage.

    Joel

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  14. bigsista1957June 13, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Hee broertje,

    Alles goed daar? Jullie schieten al lekker op.
    Hier is het lekker warm, de helft zit er alweer op.

    kus van je zus :-)

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  15. CaesarJune 13, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Hey Manny,

    Very cool... very happy for you.... very proud of you. I know that you know that you can finish this.
    Take care, enjoy

    Cornel & Tracey

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  16. HoggsJune 13, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Rod,
    Hope you enjoyed your day of rest, God luck with the summit bid. When you get to the top, take time to look around at the wonder of God's creation.
    God Bless
    All our Love
    Mom & Dad

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  17. UnknownJune 13, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Greg,
    We're thinking about you alot. Everyone is excited and following you. Love, Mom and Dad

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  18. Shari Mello, Manny Rizea's DaughterJune 13, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Hey there Dad!!

    Steven, Shari, Dave, Mom, Aunt Linda and Uncle Tom here, all hanging out in Aunt Linda's kitchen! We all just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! Rock out that summit climb!

    Love,
    Everyone mentioned above!

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  19. paul rizeaJune 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    HI MANUTU,
    CONGRATULATION I CANE SEE YOU GETING CLOSTO THE SAMMIT.
    PAUL RIZEA, JUNE 13/2009 8:45 PM

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  20. paul rizeaJune 13, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    HI MANUTU,
    I'M SITING ON FRONT OF COMPUTER AND I CANE SEE YOU ARE GUST FU FOT AWAY FROM THE TOP, YOU CANE REACH UITH YOUR HAND THE PIK.
    CONGRATULATION! I'M VERY PLEASED FOR YOU.
    PAUL RIZEA, JUNE13/2009 8:54 PM

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