Where I’ve been, What I’m doing and Where I’m going..
Jordan enjoyed Business Class on United Air. He says ” I could get get use to this;)”.
Thanks to Stu for the ride from LAX to the truck, then we had a long drive, arriving at 2am in Big Bear.
It’s great to travel, but it’s sure good to be home.
And look what was waiting for Jordan at the door, a new Intense BMX bike. Congratulations Jordan! Keep an eye out for Jordan on this speedster.
For Jordan, waking in Anchorage at 11am was very welcomed.
It was off to town to run errands, then it was a 12″ sub sandwich at Quiznos, then to the Movies to see GET SMART with some popcorn. A stop at the supermarket and a giant PASTA dinner (J’s favorite) at Jacques house. Evening ended with a rare indulgence into brownies and ice cream. Jordan is the skinniest he’s ever been after this 9 day climb….so he deserves a few extra calories. He enjoyed the rare indulgence into Junk food. Tuesday it’s off to Go Carts.
Big Bear local media report on Jordan: www.bigbeargrizzly.net and www.kbhr933.com
Check them all out, and make a comment!
Find them on the menu bar……
We’ll soon figure out how to post some of this INCREDIBLE video we have.
For now, we are hanging out in Anchorage, cleaning up gear.
Jordan really wants to go see GET SMART, and we have a visit to REI to do.
If weather clears up, we may go run a class 5 river tomorrow.
Ad Alta!
On the approach to high camp 17,000 Jordan stopped me in my tracks and told me (dad) that if he succeeds on this climb, he will dedicate the climb to his late Uncle Tony Romero.
Two days later from the summit, he tells us on camera “I’d like to dedicate this climb-the highest peak in North America- to my late Uncle Tony Romero who recently passed away after a brutal battle with brain cancer. He was a great man who served our country as a Marine in Vietnam, I will always love him, and my Aunt Irene and cousins Nick, Josh and Ben.”
It’s in the books.
Jordan and the rest of the team has just returned from base camp and flown back to Talkeetna.
Many apologies for not much communication. We had no means to communicate.
Jordan has astounded everyone on the mountain with his strength, determination and skills.
Denali was out of this world.
We will write more later after a meal.
We are staying at the Tee Pee in Talkeetna. 907.733.2323
Feel free to call and ask for Jordan. I’m pretty sure we’ll be eating.
Jacques, please post here and let us know if you can come get us tomorrow.
I just sent a post from my phone, so pardon if it comes twice. Working out all the kinks. We will send posts from mobile phone as best we can. Be patient, we WILL do our best. Dark/gloomy again here in Anchorage. We now start the drive from Anchorage to Talkeetna. Then a bush plane of sorts to Kahiltna Glacier. We will be trekking tonight.
Again, sorry if this other message comes from my phone later…..
Ad Alta
Paul, Karen and King Jordan
(Last chance to call Jordan if you wish)
p.s. Kele, he just finished 6th, going into 7th;)
Travel from Big Bear to LAX to Anchorage was flawless.
Our good buddies (Christian, Melissa and Halle) and Los Angeles shuttle and accomodations team met us on the curb, and grabbed our truck and saw us off. The gal at Alaska Air tried to hassle us for our huge back packs and sleds thet were neatly plastic wrapped together (well under weight), but the superviser saw it our way and we skated with no baggage fees (just under the July 1 new regulations. whew).
We caught the Lakers game, at the sports Pub (GO LAKERS!), and boarded a packed plane for the 5.5 hour flight to Anchorage. It IS a bit strange to leave in darkness, then head into daylight in the late evening. Yes, it is light here around the clock. Not exactly sun shining, but ‘working light’ as we say in A.R.
With amazing fortune and luck, Alaska/Denali and Eco Challenge Legend Jacques Boutet and his family reside in Anchorge. He’s out of state, but wifey Donna picks us up at 2a.m., takes us to their beautiful home, we pull the shades WAY down low and get sleep. It’s raining here, cloudy and cold. Snowing and high winds on the glacier and mtns now.
We’re shopping and getting last supplies and enjoying civilization for the last bit. This season is 48% success rate on summiting Denali…..better than the 20% we had in Aconcogua last year.;)
Ad Alta
Paul, Karen and King Jordan
His first magazine cover at age 11. This is getting nutty.
It’s the 3rd edition of this hot new Adventure/Multisport Magazine based here in the U.S. It’s a GreenZine, that means it’s an online magazine, no printing,…and that is good for the environment says Jordan.
www.adventureworldmagazine.com
Hop on there, and buy a cheap subscription, and follow Jordan’s future adventures as well as catch this new edition with a full feature article on his quest.
The principal of Jordan’s school, Kevin Amburgey, invited Jordan to present to his whole school. At the end of the school year, they have a motivating speaker present to the school. This year, they picked Jordan. In his sports coat and on the stage, Jordan did two 30 minute presentations and brough the roof down. It was a riot, video, Q and A, and a speech by Jordan to his school mates. The student body chanted his name and wished him good luck in his quest.
Jordan’s base camp in Big Bear was just contacted by the kind folks in Manhatten, ABC Nightline. They have a show called “Into the Wild” that airs when ever they have wild/adventure content. Who better than Jordan. Details will come about in the coming days……but it will be great fun. Stay TUNED!