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Ascending to 16,000 feet

Here is a toast from Tom and I to all of you...Cheers!

Polar Climb 1 Video

Hold my beer watch this.

January 28th-Day 22-Safe in Talkeetna

January 28th - Day 22
4:42 PM Alaska Time

Lonnie was picked up by Talkeetna Air Taxi this afternoon at approximately 1:45 PM.  As I type he is in the shower getting rid of 3 weeks of dirt and grime.  He is in good spirits and is looking forward to a nice fresh green salad and glass of red wine.  All is well and he says hello and thank you for following his progress on the blog. 

Picture of Lonnie taken today at 2:00 PM on the lower Kahiltna glacier right when we landed.

Janaury 28th- Day 22 - 2 miles from Base Camp

January 28 - Day 22
9:43 AM Alaska Time
Lonnie spent the night approximately 2.5 miles from base camp.  He had several close calls yesterday while descending the lower glacier.  The snow conditions had changed since his accent and he punched through a number of snow bridges across crevasses but was able to get himself out.  I talked with him early this morning and his plan is to continue to Base Camp today.  The weather looks promising for a air pickup today. He is looking forward to a hot shower, a green salad and glass of red wine. 

This a picture from yesterday of the Ladder and his sled.

January 27th-Day 21- Descending to Base Camp

January 27th Day 21

 A picture take today of one of the wands that he placed on his ascent and his ski.


KTNA interview with Lonnie made this morning.