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One Week from TODAY!!!

10:10 p.m. on March 17, 2012 (EDT)

giftogab

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Ok...I am oing the final packing on my gear and my heart is already beating like I am at 20k elevation! I must admit to a bit of fear and trepidation as this all comes to fruition! EVEREST HERE I COME!

8:46 a.m. on March 18, 2012 (EDT)

iClimb

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546 forum posts

set foot on her for me!

10:35 p.m. on March 18, 2012 (EDT)

azrhino

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395 forum posts

GO GIFTO!........GO GIFTO!

All the preperation, all the study and research, the training, its all about to payoff. Go enjoy your adventure of a lifetime!

10:12 p.m. on March 19, 2012 (EDT)

smithcreek

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YOU GO GIRL!!!!!

THERE IS NO DOUBT HERE YOU HAVE IT IN YOU TO HAVE A GRAND TRIP AND ADVENTURE !!! YOU'LL BE LIKE A MARINE, ONE OF THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE BRAVE.

OOOORAAHH GAB !!!

BE SAFE AND HURRY BACK TO SHARE YOUR TALE.

earl.

10:45 p.m. on March 19, 2012 (EDT)

giftogab

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Thanks! Remember, everyone, you can go to www.whelantrek.com and get updates along the way. I will be Spot-Connecting in and I will also be blogging with pictures along the way when I can.

12:03 a.m. on March 20, 2012 (EDT)

Bunion

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Have fun, GAB, soak it up, but be careful! Looking forward to your pictures and the stories that go with them.

1:27 a.m. on March 20, 2012 (EDT)

giftogab

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Thanks, guys! I certainly will be careful. My stupid risk days are behind me and things are planned and measured now. I cannot wait to share the fun with you all!

8:54 a.m. on March 20, 2012 (EDT)

gonzan