Apologies for the radio silence. Upon our return from the climb-, we made immediate attempt to return to Bali, and has been stalled in another part of Papua, in the opposite/wrong direction called Timika. Seems we lost our seats on a connecting flight here. So, we treated Jordan to a 5 star type place called
All is good! Checking out the movie selections for this 18 hour flight to Hong Kong. Oh and gonna read some good books for school too! J P K Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Team Sole makes it to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. All our bags, well fed, ‘rested’ and ready for some adventure. 5am wakeup in Big Bear. Beto takes us to LAX, just in time. 5 bags, 50lbs each, plus all the carry one we are allowed (or not allowed). American Airlines from LAX is one
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
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
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
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
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!
…..June 10 I leave for Anchorage Alaska. I’m beginning to get a little nervous about this one. The weather is still quite bad there, but there are people summiting right now. My dad’s old friend and teammate from Eco Challenge is named Jacques. He is a legend in Alaska and has a big home that
