On May 25, 2008 a small team of climbers will meet in Anchorage, Alaska in order to attempt to climb to the top of North America.
The summit of Denali (Mount McKinley) is the one of the famed Seven Summits and soars 20.320 feet above sea level. This team will spend up to three weeks working their way up the mountain from a base camp located at 7,200'. Due to it's proximity to the Arctic Circle, Denali is notorious for its ferocious weather and extreme cold. For many climbers, it is the challenge of a lifetime.
The team will include:
Dave Dunn from California
Allan Frankl from Montana
Phil McDonald from Montana
Mountain Trip guides for the expedition will be Peter Inglis from Telluride, Colorado and Mike Conley from Ouray, Colorado.
We will post updates as they are available, however due to weather and the big mountains surrounding the team for much of the climb, communications with the team may not occur on a daily basis. Please keep in mind the axiom of "no news is good news."
Please do not expect that all comments posted on this blog will be relayed to the climbers. If you would like to pass messages to the climbers or cannot wait for the latest posting, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Mountain Trip Headquarters at 970-369-1153
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23 comments:
Phil and Allan,
Good luck on your adventure! See you in June. Sady
Phil and Allan,
I am sure you will keep each other nice and warm up there. When you are cold and struggling to melt snow for water, be sure to think of us down here in MT sitting out on the deck drinking COLD Beer.... Good luck
Loob
Go kick some ass Dave! Beers and steak when you get back!!! And then no rest for you - Death Ride!!!
Go do it! And remember, you have no idea what "it" might be and that's the way it's supposed to be. Fat steaks upon return!
Say Dave! You are the man for all men and the pride of the Richards/Dunn clan. Stay warm, listen to your instincts and have a safe safe experience. We all love you and already miss you.
Sincerely,
Mike
Phil & Allan,
Hope all goes well and you have a wonderful time! Looking forward to hearing the tales of your great adventure!
Stay safe,
Tamara
Allan and Phil,
Hope you both have a great time, can't wait to hear all about your trip! Be careful, and hopefully no 90 mph winds up there!
Courtney
Phil Thril and Alan
If I ever figure out how to post the comments it will be a miracle. I am sure you are in school learning the ways of nature by now. May your boots not hurt and your bags be warm.
Sisster Mary and Remy
Allan, good luck and try to stay warm!
kathleen and mom and dad
Allan,
Good luck on your GREAT adventure! Looking forward to hearing all about it...stay warm and safe.
Kerry, Sue, and Family
Phil and Allan-
Wave from the top, write when you get work! Moslty just "Git er done".
Jeff and Kate
Al & Phil-
Good Luck, see you guys when you get down. Leave the mountain goats alone!!
Mountain Boys
Wave to us when you get to the top, have a really really good time and please be very careful so you make it home in good condition.
Sister Patsy
Allan & Phil
God-speed you guys
Cenzo, Tia, Shake, Shane
Hey Guys, We are watching your progress. Our thoughts are with you! Dan
Phil and allen, pack it in and pack it out, watch your step and have fun MDT P-BURG
Phil!
I can't believe I found this place. I hope all is going well and you are staying warm.
Collette
testing.what's for dinner
Hey you old MT goats sounds like you are chugging up the old mountain.
Phil,
Bet your having a blast. Good luck. Don't forget to take a picture when you get to the top.
Austin
Dave-
Good luck to you and your new friends up there on the next two weeks walking in the park. Sounds like you have a good team...all crazy. Your sister finished her Ironman in Hawaii yesterday and from her times it looks like it was also a walk in the park.
Gotta go.Gotta walk over and get another cold one.
Dad
Hey Dave -
I sent a message earlier - but I guess it didn't make it!! You are amazing, once you set your mind to something you conquer it with total determination!! It is inspiring!! I miss you and we'll get sushi when you get back!
Kristin
Philba and Alman,
Hope all is going well. Sounds like you are making good progress. Would probably be better if Phil carried his own stuff. To the bottom. OOPS I mean, TO THE TOP. Rip it up.
TR
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