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Look who’s here…

Look who’s here…

| August 27, 2009 | 6 Comments

Noticed today as I was backing out of my driveway.  Goodbye summer – don’t let the door hit you in the ass on your way out.

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Stella Arrives

Stella Arrives

| July 11, 2009 | 19 Comments

The latest family addition arrived the day before yesterday, 9 July 2009.  After a very brief but intense 4-5 hours of labor, Polly gave birth to Stella Rose McLean at 18:35.  Stella came out kicking and screaming, which is a good thing with babies and now both Mom and mini are doing fine. Like Mira, […]

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Straightchuter gets a summer tune up

Straightchuter gets a summer tune up

| July 6, 2009 | 2 Comments

StraightChuter.com has hit a few too many rocks and is in the process of getting a summer base cleaning, edge sharpening, hot waxing and binding check.  Updates will be sporadic while it is in the shop, but it will soon be back better than ever. Andrew

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Back to Civilization

Back to Civilization

| June 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

Last night I got the happy phone call directly from Andrew’s cell phone.   They are back in civilization!   They had a small window to get to the summit and back before the weather was going to change and they pushed and got it done and got back down safe and sound.   I am eagerly awaiting […]

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Back to base camp

Back to base camp

| June 9, 2009 | 9 Comments

Looks like they made it safe and sound!    Just got a “spot” that they are down back at base camp.    My guess is that they took down their camp on the top of Mt. Crosson and made it back down to their main base camp today.  Can’t wait to see the pics and hear about […]

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Top of the mother!!

Top of the mother!!

| June 8, 2009 | 5 Comments

I’ve been getting “SPOT” -we’re ok messages from andrew (posted below) and you can see how they have made it up to the top and are on their way down!   I also got a voice message from him last night – they were at the base of Foraker on the Sultana Ridge and were planning […]

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Springtime in Alaska

Springtime in Alaska

| June 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

The weather is fickle.   I spoke to Andrew a few nights ago and they were trying to get a handle on the weather.   I’ve only been able to get forecasts for Denali and Talkeetna, but there is nothing for Foraker.  I guess the weather is always apart of the challenge of an expedition.   They need […]

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Foraker update

Foraker update

| June 1, 2009 | 2 Comments

I’ve gotten several “we are OK” emails from the Sultana Team.  They have all been from their base camp which makes me think that the weather has been bad and they haven’t been able to start their ascent.    A look at the Denali Recreation Forecast talks about high pressure on the East side of the […]

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In AK

In AK

| May 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

Got a message last Sunday night from a gadget which tells  Andrew’s  position : The Sultana Ski Team is alive, well and having fun. ESN:0-7477467 Latitude:62.9897 Longitude:-151.2332 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:05/25/2009 00:26:57 (America/Phoenix) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=62.9897,-151.2332&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 If you go to the map, you can see that he sent it from the base of Mt. Crossen.  […]

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Expeditions – Food Treats

Expeditions – Food Treats

| May 21, 2009 | 2 Comments

In the process of perusing Costco,  Emergency Essentials, WalMart and Southeast Supermarket, I came across a few little treat that I know Fred, Kip and Courtney will love… Tea specifically for that slack-tart Courtney, who needs all the male vitality he can get: And, for day three in the snow cave…   I have no […]

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