They were...

I am proud that they made it to the top!

...there! Yes. The Ryan Family of Plano, Texas, was at the Fiesta Bowl. And while they represented the Blue and Gold at the game, they were representing America's favorite team all over the Valley of the Sun. Here, Stedsmen, Connor '13 (L) and Brandon '18 (C), with their parents, Debbie and Gavin, ascended of one the picturesque peaks dotting the Valley, Squaw Peak. On the climb, Debbie Ryan said, "We have brought the Fiesta Bowl experience to new heights (2,702 feet at the peak, to be exact) by climbing Camelback Mountain. A bit steep and rocky, but nothing super-achieving Domers can't handle!"

Still, on later that evening, Debbie said, "At the Notre Dame New Years Eve party, we met Fr. Tom Eckert, C.S.C., who was Steds Rector from 2003 to 2006.  Connor and Brandon who told him of the continued evolution of St. Edwards Hall under its current leadership: Steds Moms' Weekend, the Float, Mullets against Malaria, and Gentlemen's Monthly- to which Fr. Tom now wants to subscribe!" 

Yep... looks like 2,702 feet!