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Posts from 08/2012

Mt. Elbrus: The Northside Team Bound for Mineralnye Vody

Posted by: J.J. Justman, Seth Waterfall | August 26, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Elbrus Northside

Hello everyone, it’s JJ and Seth along with the 2012 Mount Elbrus Northside Team! We packed our bags and headed out early this morning to catch our flight to Mineralnye Vody.

It was then a full day of grocery shopping, sorting gear and packing all our expedition gear. We will have a long, adventurous drive to base camp on the north side of Elbrus. We will let you know how beautiful the drive is tomorrow.

RMI Guides JJ Justman and Seth Waterfall

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Mt. Rainier: August 26th Summit!

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Tyler Jones | August 26, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Tyler Jones led their teams to the Mt. Rainier summit this morning!  A cloud cap was snuggled over the top of the mountain, which brought on some 30-40 mph winds.  Both teams are doing well and began their descent at 7:30 a.m.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

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Mt. Elbrus: The Northside Team Begins Their Adventure in Moscow

Posted by: J.J. Justman, Seth Waterfall | August 25, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Elbrus Northside

RMI Guides JJ Justman, Seth Waterfall and the Elbrus Northside team begin their journey in Moscow with a city tour before leaving for the mountains tomorrow.

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Mt. Rainier: August 25th Summit!

Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais | August 25, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Teams reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 7 a.m. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Zeb Blais and their Four Day Summit Climb teams reported clear skies and calm winds for their climb today.  They will spend some time on top before beginning their descent to Camp Muir and continuing down to Paradise.  We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

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Mt. Rainier: August 24th Summit!

Posted by: Jake Beren, Geoff Schellens | August 24, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 21 - 24 led by RMI Guides Jake Beren and Geoff Schellens reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The teams reported clear skies with moderate to strong winds.  They spent a short amount of time on top before starting their descent from the crater rim just after 8 a.m.  The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise.

We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: August 23rd Summit!

Posted by: Casey Grom, Eric Frank, Thomas Greene | August 23, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Casey Grom and Eric Frank reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:40 a.m. PST.  RMI Guide Thomas Greene reported clear and cold conditions on the top with winds of 20 - 25 mph and the cloud deck at 7500’.  The teams spent some time in the crater and have started their descent back to Camp Muir.

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by Billy Nugent also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team will spend the remainder of their time on the mountain training and plan to arrive back at Ashford Basecamp in the early afternoon on Friday.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: August 22nd Summit!

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Leon Davis | August 22, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Team led by Dave Hahn and our Five Day Summit Climb led by Leon Davis both reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  Dave reported great conditions with winds at about 10 - 12 mph from the southwest and the cloud deck at about 7,200’. The teams are going to spend some time on the top enjoying the view before making their way back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: August 21st Summit!

Posted by: Adam Knoff | August 21, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Team led by Adam Knoff reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  There was a cloud cap with a bit of wind on top, but as the team started their descent the cap was beginning to dissipate and the weather was getting clear.  The team is en route to Camp Muir and expected back to Ashford Basecamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s team!

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Mt. Rainier: August 20th Summit!

Posted by: Brent Okita, Pete Van Deventer | August 20, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

This morning the RMI summit climbs reached Washington’s highest point, Columbia Crest on Mt. Rainier!  The weather was great with some winds around 25 mph, a little chilly but really nice.  The Four Day Summit Climb left the crater rim to start their descent back to Camp Muir at 7:50 a.m.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbs!

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Mt. Rainier: August 19th Update

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Geoff Schellens | August 19, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Summit! Today’s Mt. Rainier teams led by Seth Waterfall and Geoff Schellens reached the top!  The teams were in a heavy cloud cap with light winds.  Report from Camp Muir is 10 - 15 mph winds, sporadic rain from the southwest but clearing.  Both summit climb teams began their descent by 7:40 a.m.

RMI Guide Billy Nugent is starting the Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons and is at Rainier Basecamp today for their technical training. 

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