We arrived in Punta Arenas yesterday with all bags in tow! Today we met up with the rest of the team and did our gear checks and last minute purchases. We had a wonderful dinner as the team got to know each other. Besides Gary and I there is Charles from England, Michael from Utah, and Valentin from Argentina. Everyone is well mannered and payed back, we have the start of a great team with us all about the same age and level of fitness. I think this could be a most enjoyable expedition. We had a wonderful dinner with a three course serving of lamb. It was outstanding. A big thanks to Nicholas, who has been helping us get sorted here, later we will meet our Guide JB when we get to the Ice.
On a sad note, we added another name to our Silently Fallen flag today. This makes the second since this trip began. Help us bring awareness and prevention by beginning with removing the stigma. Anyone care to join us in solidarity against this epidemic? Do you have a story about your struggles and what you have done to take back control of your life? What is you therapy? Need me to start… Okay. I am Bipolar, and struggle with depression, PTSD and even suicidal tendencies. My family is my support, and the Veterans and Families of SfS are my Purpose and Mission, and these climbs are my therapy. All of this together is what empowers me to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward… Be it a mountain or this mission. I have been given a second chance and I will not waste it.
Now… Dare to Share?
#8000Veterans #summitforsoldiers
On a sad note, we added another name to our Silently Fallen flag today. This makes the second since this trip began. Help us bring awareness and prevention by beginning with removing the stigma. Anyone care to join us in solidarity against this epidemic? Do you have a story about your struggles and what you have done to take back control of your life? What is you therapy? Need me to start… Okay. I am Bipolar, and struggle with depression, PTSD and even suicidal tendencies. My family is my support, and the Veterans and Families of SfS are my Purpose and Mission, and these climbs are my therapy. All of this together is what empowers me to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward… Be it a mountain or this mission. I have been given a second chance and I will not waste it.
Now… Dare to Share?
#8000Veterans #summitforsoldiers
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