Mt. McKinley Expedition: Cifelli & Team Bump Gear to 13,500’
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 11,000'
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Monday, June 16, 2025 - 7:53 pm PT
Our sled companies:
The Happy Cappy’s Express
Sled Dawg Logistics
Snow B.E.T.S Supply Co.
are here at 11,000 feet, ready to help you will all your needs. We even offer cache back. Please note: Trail breaking to retrieve a lost water bottle in the Polo Fields comes at an additional.
Today we got to visit the top of Motorcycle Hill, Squirrel Hill and the Polo Fields before caching our food and gear for the move to 14,000' Camp. Unfortunately, the excursion brochure was wrong. Motorcycles were not included, no squirrels to see on the hill and no Polo was being played. The trek was worth the views and will still give a 5 star on Google Review. As we venture into new markets and camps, our logistic companies look forward offering our services at 14,000 camp very soon. Just remember, you call, we haul.
Shout out to our amazing leaders; Dom, Ben, and Mike. It’s hard to put in words how much we appreciate all the warm drinks, hot chow, dressed ropes and everything between.
On a personal note, Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, Lauren. Wells and Winn please give her an extra hug and kiss from me.
Love and miss yall.
- RMI Climber Andrew
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Comments (10)
Greetings team and especially to my incredible daughter Mikayla DeMers! You all inspire me with your amazing accomplishments and intestinal fortitude! Remember that slower is faster sometimes. I love you, Papa D.
Posted by: Dan DeMers on
Hi dad I miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much I wish you where here love Winn
Posted by: Winn Hall on
Nate and Aspen, PS. Katanya is going to Pennsylvania Philadelphia mission speaking Spanish, leaving October 27th!
Posted by: Betsy Brunner on
Nate and Aspen, I love getting the updates. Sounds like you are enjoying this amazing adventure. Seems that you have a a great team and amazing guides! Nate I’m so glad you got to spend Father’s Day doing something you love with our amazing daughter. Your training is paying off! I miss you both tons. It’s sooooo quiet without yall. Stay safe and warm. Enjoy the beautiful mountain! can’t wait to hear about it/see the photos!
Posted by: Betsy Brunner on
Hi Dad!
It’s me, Wells. Thank goodness you’re ok! That’s a hard mountain to climb. I’ve been practicing my rollerblading and I’m really good at it now. Mony Lou misses snuggling with you for sure. And so do I. I’m going to give you a giant hug when you get home. Mom’s making me go to bed. I love you even more than you love me and that’s possible.
Love Wells ❤️
Posted by: Wells Hall on
We are so proud of you Andrew and team! I was taken very good care of yesterday. This makes my day even sweeter. We all miss you but are so happy to hear about this adventure.
Sad to hear about the lack of squirrels. Thank goodness Cap and Drago didn’t make the trip because they would be disappointed.
Love you!
Lauren
Posted by: Lauren Hall on
Nate and Aspen,
Keep killing it. Check for pokemon. Articuno might be up there. Also, enjoy the insanely awesome experience…. I guess… if you are into that sort of thing…
Posted by: Russell on
Love hearing about the progress. Been following since y’all hit the mountain. The Garmin tracker works! So happy that Aspen and Nate can do this together as a team! It’s makes me so proud to have watched them talk about it, commit to it, train for it and now on the mountain doing it! Just know that the whole team in Utah is cheering you all on! LFG!!!
Posted by: Doug on
So very proud of you Andrew!!
We took great care of Lauren on her birthday!!
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Robin Gilliland on
Mom,
We love hearing about your journey up this incredible mountain. We are reminded how much of a BA you are. We are following along and look forward to more adventures for you and the team. We love you and miss you so much!
Love,
Maverick and Nellie Wellie
Posted by: Christina Trombley on