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In all my glory. No real shower for six weeks. But we’re going for it. To the summit! Pray for good weather, sturdy anchors, sound judgment, and strength for my team. Lots of love to you guys. #Everest ♥️ May 15th is the goal. You won’t see updates here until we’re down, but you can follow along on Facebook or track me via my MapShare at: https://share.garmin.com/share/kirstieennis •
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I didn’t wear makeup to the airport today because I knew my Mom would make me cry. I should be used to leaving. I left her for boot camp, I left her for Afghanistan a few times, I recently listened to her gut wrenching interview where I volunteered to deploy, and I’ve left her many times to climb around the world. I leave. That’s what I do. But this time is different. Yesterday was chaotic in #Everest prep. I was in between wanting to puke and wanting to pass out. And now it’s go time. Thanks Mom for being my right hand - I love you. And thanks to all of YOU for your support, love, and kind words. You keep me fighting and keep me calm — you remind me to handle even the worst of situations with grace. I have worked insanely hard to make all of this happen. I know that WE GOT THIS.
Left line! ♥️ “Camp one is pretty lonely especially with Rob down low, and Christopher running back up to camp two grabbing some forgotten gear. It’s been calm minus the random straggler of a Sherpa stopping to throw his bag down for a break, and giving me a wave through my tent door. I have enjoyed the peace and quiet, for sure, with my time being occupied by reading and writing — and random crunches so I don’t feel like a toad. However, it’s eerie to sit here alone as I write this and it be silent with the exception of falling rocks and the occasional avalanche. Looking out the tent door, there’s no black specks amongst the sea of white. There’s no other flies in this bowl of milk.” •
My Everest Blog May 5-8 is live. Link in bio!
I love opening my freezers to figure out what I’m going to throw on my @traegergrills and knowing EXACTLY where it all came from. Training has picked back up and I only fuel with the best. #leftlegless #mountaineer #hunt #survive #provide #staywild #mountainbuilt #womenhunttoo @wildernessquestnz @mountainprimal @zionhuntnz