Scott_Hoelscher

I'm glad you asked that. We have in fact calculated the cost for each person in this once in a lifetime expedition to be $1,438,950.99.

Obviously Mr. Lombone or whoever you are has never climbed on a glacier before. Climing Denali with 2 people is not prefferred. First of all, if you read the first message, we were looking for 2-3 additional climbers for a total of 4-5 climbers. Not 7! It is safest to travel on a glacier with a rope team of 4, not 2!! Whats up with the attitude on this message board. "Once in a lifetime" was something I just wrote, don't take it so literally!

All this quick wit and apparent attempts at humor are really very, very funny and all, but please, only serious responses.

We are planning to do the West Buttress. No date is set; however, we would like to start climbing before June 15. I guess we are open to anything from late May to Mid June.

Been to the summits of some, most or all of the Cascade volcanoes? Ready to take the next big step in mountaineering? We are 2 experienced Portland area climbers organizing a Denali expedition for late May/early June 2002 and need 2-3 strong, ambitious climbers to join. If you are interested in this once in a life time experience contact either Scott or Cory by phone (see below) or respond to this posting. We will be doing winter ascents of Hood and Rainier to prepare. Denali is a 3 week commitment in Alaska and another 6 month commitment preparing for the trip. So quick responses are welcome.Happy Trails! Scott Hoelscher 503-577-5057Cory 503-756-3899