The team has experienced some sunny warm summer weather. It makes for some beautiful days, but can be a bit hot(believe it or not) on the glacier. The reflecting snow and ice, and no shade to be found can make it an oven during the day on the glacier. They avoided this heat by travelling at night, and early morning on the lower glacier. They moved the 5 miles up the glacier yesterday with all of their gear, including food and fuel for 20 days.
Today they will start "double carrying" meaning that they will haul a load of food, fuel, and some extra gear up a couple of thousand feet. They will dig a hole in the snow, pile the gear in, pile snow back on top, and head back down to camp 1. T0mmorow they will be able to move on up to Camp 2 at 11,200 ft with lighter loads, having carried half of it the day before. This will be the strategy for the rest of the trip, it allows them to carry reasonably sized loads, and it allows them to acclimate to the increasingly thin air at a good rate.
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Mike Stocklosa:
I hope you're keeping your spirits up. God blessed you with a tough frame, fixed mindset, and strong solid support group (your mother and myself.) We were talking about how amazing you are and how proud we are of you. As much as I miss you here at home, you're in your element. I've found, in my better interest, to get out while you're gone- makes me feel closer to you while you're so far away. I climbed Mt. Chocorua yesterday and this Saturday I will be heading up to Mt. Moosilauke. I'd like to do an overnight with you on Mt. Adams when you come home. Keep up the good work- Nana, Papa, Mom, Kylie, and Whitey wish you luck! I love you and look forward to hearing from you. Remind me to tell you about the bee on Mt. Chocorua summit- a funny story behind it.
~Tiffany
** I hope everyone else is enjoying their trek up Denali, I wish I could view a glimpse of what all of you see on a day to day basis- take care! **
Ania...
Just got back from Munich and I'm missing you. Looking at the site and the blogs I am absolutely amazed at what you're taking on. I wish you and your fellow climbers the best of luck... I know you're strong and sensible, so take care and enjoy the experience. You're in my prayers. Twoj Misiu
DA-VEED!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your having the most amazing experience. Thinking about you every step of the way. Missing you. Je t'aime mon amour! Annabella xxx
Mike Stocklosa,
You are strong and a amazing man ....I am thinking how tough the elements must be up there (and it scares me... you know me and the mountains....you found that out on you last trip here!!) but I know you and how strong you are. Keep your spirits up and you can do anything! Look deep inside when it is getting ruff for you and you will find your strength. I am looking forward to your visit when you get home so you can tell me all about your trek to the top of Denali! Be safe!
You are in my prayers!I love you!
Mom
****I hope the rest of the team is keeping up their spirits also! I hope you all accomplish what you set out to do. I am sure you all have the strength you need to get to the top. Be safe....you are in my prayers!
tonto,
Hey brother how's it going? Keep walking and keep your head up. Me and the Brothers at the woonsocket Post office are cheering for you.( well we got relays that need done and namaka needs to give you one). So get to the top because when we play golf your gonna need to be at the top of your game. Oh! by the way you still owe me $2.00 for skins. I'll be checking on you take care and best wishes to the whole team............Tonto
Ok, so I lied I'm not David now that i have my own account!
David, hoping that you are attaining new heights in all ways. Thinking of you always!
Love Anne xx
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