Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Summit!

The team summitted yesterday and have made it back to high camp safely after a 16 hour summit day- Sean said it was a 'full value summit day', which meant they got a little of everything Denali can offer (wind, whiteouts) but not too much. They got back to the tents, ate a hot dinner and went straight to sleep, and Sean said no one has woken up yet- 16 hours is a long day but it sounds like the team handled it well and everyone is excited to move on down to more friendly locales. The plan is to move down the ridge and fixed lines today to stay at 14 camp, then get up early tomorrow and head to basecamp!
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Well done all you guys and girls. Special thanks to the team from South Africa (Pieter and the girls)that has done it to raise funds for the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency. Regards Hendri and the rest of the dependency support group.

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  2. gocubs12May 26, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Congratulations to everyone!
    What a wonderful accomplishment!
    Safe journey home
    To Peter and Julie can wait to see you in T-ride for your big summit day.

    Love Gail, Scott, Connor, Allie ,Wrigley and Badger

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  3. Henry's momMay 26, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    WOWZER WOWZER WOWZER!!!

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  4. Blue LimeMay 26, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Congrats to Kristina and Don! We knew you could do it!
    Melanie

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  5. Ann EickerMay 26, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Congratulations~! We've been following your trip and I think we are almost as excited as you must be! Safe travels for the rest of your trip. Aunt Ann & Uncle Jim

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  6. AnonymousMay 26, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Well done to the whole team. Glad you all made it safe and take care coming back. We are so proud of you all and have not missed one day of your climbing. Elna and Petra we are very happy you made it. All the hard work has paid off.Lots of love from Dolly Karen Bandit and Chivas. Big hugs and kisses.

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  7. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Congratulations on a job well done! We'll never know what you've been through as we won't be making the attempt!! We are just so proud of each and everyone of you. Don & Kristina...can't wait to see the pices. We are so happy for you. Cherish the memories!! Love, M. & Dad

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  8. AnonymousMay 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    This is what teamwork is all about. I'm sure you'll remember each of your climbing partners for decades to come. Can't wait to see the pictures from the summit!! You did it!!!! Kristina and Don, have a safe trip on the rest of your journey down the mountain and all the way to home. Love, mom and dad

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  9. MELDMay 26, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Congrats to the Whole Team. We followed your progress from Start to Summit.We hope the pictures will tell us a great,great story when you all arrive back. Elna and Petra - Great Job , hope you are having a wonderful time. Safe journey. Your pals Mel and Lynne, (SA)

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  10. Hans von EhrenbergMay 27, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Congrats to all of you ! What a great achievement ! Have a save journey down.
    Hans and Babs (Magoebaskloof - South Africa)

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  11. UnknownMay 27, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Hi Petra & Elna,
    congratulations, well done to everyone. May the rest of your journey be just as safe & successful!
    Love Buddy, Adri & kids

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  12. UnknownMay 27, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Petra & Elna,
    Baie bly jul is veilig bo, wees versigtig berg af!
    Lief vir julle. Mis julle baie! Ma & oom Soon

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  13. HeikeMay 27, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    WELL DONE to the whole team!!! I'm espesially SO proud of my dad Pieter. He is a WONDERFUL DAD!!! I've actually got a lump in my throat. Elna & Petra, congrats to you two. Thank you for climbing with my dad. Mag die klim af net so goed gaan. Ons mis julle en kan nie wag dat julle terug in SA is nie. Baie liefde Heike

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