The team at Radix has done an interview with me about the trip to Denali. It has some harsh truths and heavy realisations mixed in with moments of sheer awe for the mountain. Spend a couple of minutes to read this to help understand what really happened. Once again this would have not been possible… Read More
Full video of the Mt Denali climb- May 2017
Even though we didn’t summit there were still some incredible days on the mountain. The climb was a journey which fairly represents life. We had good days and bad days with ups and downs but we were much stronger when working together. When times are tough, don’t climb alone, ask for help and be ready… Read More
Heading home without the summit
We have arrived back in Talkeetna and are preparing for the the long journey back home. Since we left the mountain the weather has really packed in so we are extremely lucky to have got out when we did or we would have missed our flights home. We are all so touched by the love and… Read More
Part 2 of the Approach- DissapointmentÂ
Part two of the Approach. When things went bad for us, we had a way out. For people suffering from mental illness it is not that easy. We need to understand that vulnerability is what makes us human and we should celebrate when people have the strength to show it. Currently, we are resting in Talkeentna… Read More
The Approach phase and our plan
Here is a brief run down of our plan during the approach section of the sea to summit. This section will get us from the road end to Denali Base camp. Approach time: 7-10 day Starting: Tuesday 25th April Distance: 84km Method of travel: Touring on Ski’s and a split snowboard towing a sled each… Read More
Day 4- Run stage completed but it was an unexpected battle
Location- Petersville Road, Peters Creek Distance- 148km Running Time 15hrs 45min Song of the day- Dub me crazy (Bulletproof) Thought of the day- When do you listen to pain and when do you ignore it? Thank you- Mike and Rich, everyone who sent messages of support, God, family and Lynnruss Notes- For some reason, I… Read More
Day 2 of run- Local Support
Location- Willow, Alaska Distance- 84km, running time 8hrs 1min Song of the day- Right here, right now- Chemical Brothers Thought of the day- Having some fun! Thankyou’s- The local people of Willow and Houston, Rich and Mike Today I was minding my own business, cruising slowly down the road when a red pick up truck… Read More