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.;)
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Paul, Karen and King Jordan
Good luck Jordan!
I was on top of Denali on May 30th this year. I’ll be following the blogs daily. Good luck! And stay warm!!!!
Elia
We will be praying for your safe return as well as a great climb!
God bless-
Jeanne and Joy
Thanks for the phone calls J! I loved the story about the paper bag breaking in the parking lot and the photos you sent of the cool cars you saw!
Love you, hugs to you!
Mommy
Hey guys!
Speechless to read all the news, awesome to see you there! Loved the signature! Go KING J!
Lots of cosmic vibrations to the sucess of the climb!
Hugs Jorge