What did it cost for the two of you? Like $25,000?

I just skimmed through this, absolutely amazing. The landscapes are almost from another planet (and perhaps just as hostile), I can't imagine being there!

Yes, the views are extraordinary--you simply can't see them anywhere else on this planet.....I'd love to go back!

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Randy,

You just might be the most interesting man on Slowtwitch. I always enjoy reading about what you are up to. Keep doing cool stuff and taking the time to let us read about it.

Jason

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Thanks Jason--that's very high praise indeed! I'm not sure I deserve it but I'm pleased that you enjoyed the read--Jordan Rapp told me it was 4 times too long (which might be understated) so congrats on the perseverance!

rc

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Randy,
Congrats!! I have been all over the world with IMG. They are a great guide group.

Nice!!
I envy you,
Back in 1990 I was a mechanic on the Kenn Borek Air twin otters, but didn't have enough time to do the mountaineering stuff.
Your story and pix bring back memories, thanks

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That was a great lunchtime read, thanks for posting. Amazing trip and photos, Anders is one lucky kid. I hope you heal up and don't have to give up the things you love.

Amazing trip.

Pretty awesome you got to enjoy this (amongst other adventures) with your son. I'd imagine that makes it even more satisfying. I enjoy doing and accomplishing things with my father (albeit, not on this scale). The accomplishment is certainly grand, but the journey and the company you keep seems to be the peak (pun somewhat intended).

Thanks for sharing!

-Ryan

Very cool. Trip of a lifetime! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you heal up quickly!

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awesome

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whoa.... wait a sec... think i'm connecting dots here. Did I coach Anders for awhile?

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36 kona qualifiers 2006-'23 - 3 Kona Podiums - 4 OA IM AG wins - 5 IM AG wins - 18 70.3 AG wins
I ka nana no a 'ike -- by observing, one learns | Kulia i ka nu'u -- strive for excellence
Garmin Glycogen Use App | Garmin Fat Use App

Hey Marky V! You sure did. I think he had to stop due to a nagging knee thing, which he battles from time to time. I think I also met you at a race....maybe IM Canada?

Anyways, I know Anders really enjoyed working with you!

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thanks! appreciate the good words. Yeah, it was injury that was separation. I recall the bike was starting to really hum but the run always difficult. Enjoyed working with him! What's the knee thing exactly?

IMC? i've been at 08 09 10 11 in Penticton and 13 in Whistler.

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36 kona qualifiers 2006-'23 - 3 Kona Podiums - 4 OA IM AG wins - 5 IM AG wins - 18 70.3 AG wins
I ka nana no a 'ike -- by observing, one learns | Kulia i ka nu'u -- strive for excellence
Garmin Glycogen Use App | Garmin Fat Use App

MarkyV--yeah, it was Penticton '08 that I talked with you at the award ceremony--this was around the time you had been working with Anders. No one has adequately explained his knee thing. However, he received some super slo-mo gait analysis and modified it a bit and can handle up to 40 mpw now reasonably well. How limiting factor now is his job....

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Randy,
Very cool stuff... I would say "hope all is well", but clearly it is....hope to run into you at a race soon.
You doing XC this year ?
Bill

Hey Bill--I look forward to racing with you again as well but it will have to wait until 2016 most likely. I have at least one and perhaps two elbow surgeries to get through and I'm going to use the balance of 2015 to rebuild my base. I hope to be ready to race a sprint or two in the fall and perhaps do a longer distance Aquabike or even a multi-day bike race. I'm going to be a bit conservative, especially with running, to try to nurse my back issues along....

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Speedy recovery brother ( for everything !)
Wife and I did Africa safari last month.... Your blog took me back to photos, and memories, life trip stuff. We're very fortunate people.
Take care, see ya !