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Aconcagua: JJ & Team Reach Basecamp
Posted by: J.J. Justman, Geoff Schellens | December 08, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Base Camp accomplished. We have arrived! The day started out El Gaucho style as we saddled up our mules and crossed the Vacas River. I mean… C’mon, that water was polar ice cold. Especially at 7:30 in the morning.
After the teams John Wayne moment we enjoyed our final day of trekking. The last day into Base Camp ascends steeply at first until it gently rolls out to a gradual uphill. We even caught sight of two guanacos, which resemble a llama but actually have roots to the camel family.
After arriving in camp we got busy relaxing. At 14,000 feet we all deserve to just kick back, relax and enjoy. We set up our shower tent and rinsed off the dust before we had another exquisite Argentine meal. Everyone is feeling well and we are acclimatizing perfectly.
Tomorrow is a well deserved day of rest. Stay tuned!
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Aconcagua: JJ & Team on Approach to Plaza Argentina
Posted by: J.J. Justman, Geoff Schellens | December 07, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Aconcagua
Elevation: 11,000'
Another great day! Sometimes I am hesitant at writing these blogs. I am lying here in my sleeping bag under the stars watching a meteor shower. And I know some of you are sitting at your desks staring out the window dreaming of adventure. So please live vicariously through us!
The team had a great day. We woke up and had croissants, coffee and Argentinian scrambled eggs. You cannot trek for five hours on an empty stomach. The scenery on the second day gets more spectacular in the Vacas Valley.
However, our journey in the Vacas is over at 11,000 feet. Tomorrow we turn left and trek up the Relinchos Valley towards Plaza Argentina, our Base Camp at 14,000 feet.
The entire team is doing great and we are filled up on grilled chicken, which we had this evening. Tomorrow we will describe the community of Plaza Argentina which will be home for many days as we continue to properly acclimatize.
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Aconcagua: JJ, Geoff & Team Arrive in Mendoza
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, J.J. Justman | December 04, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Aconcagua
Elevation: 2,449'
Hello RMI Family! Yes…I know, our first Aconcagua team photo certainly doesn’t look like a mountaineering expedition. But you have to start somewhere. And you might as well start out in style.
The entire team made it into Mendoza with all our mountaineering gear. Today was a busy day for Geoff and I. Between airport pickups we did some food shopping for fresh vegetables, fruit and a little filet mignon.
We had our team meeting where we discussed gear, food and what lies ahead. However, for now…it is time to enjoy Mendoza. The land of spectacular food and amazing wine. Stay tuned and we will continue to provide updates of how much fun we are having.
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Mt. Rainier: September 23rd Summit!
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank | September 23, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Eric Frank called in from the crater rim of Mt. Rainier at 7:30 a.m. The Five Day Summit Climb September 19 - 23 was just approaching the summit. They reported cold temperatures with light winds and an overall beautiful day. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens led the Four Day Summit Climb September 20 - 23 to the summit also. The teams spent just over an hour on the summit before starting their descent. They will return to Camp Muir to re-pack their gear before continuing down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing both teams at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!
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Mt. Rainier: September 10th Summit!
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Geoff Schellens | September 10, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
At 9:30am the Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Billy Nugent and Geoff Schellens we descending from the crater rim. They reported 60+ mph winds on the summit. The teams are making their descent back to Camp Muir and will be back in Ashford late the afternoon.
The Expedition Skills Seminar – Muir is beginning their ascent to Camp Muir where they will spend the week training.
Congratulations to today’s summit climb teams and good luck to the Expedition Skills Seminar!
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Mt. Rainier: September 3rd Update
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Geoff Schellens | September 03, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Summit! Both Mt. Rainier teams reached the summit by the light of the moon and then the rise of the sun. What a beautiful day on top! RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Geoff Schellens radioed in with a bluebird report- light winds, blue skies and a bit chilly. The route is in excellent shape and both teams left the crater rim by 8:15 a.m.
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Mt. Rainier: August 30th Summit!
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Geoff Schellens | August 30, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Geoff Schellens led their teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The Four Day Summit Climb August 27 - 30 teams reported clear skies and chilly temperatures with winds blowing 15-20 mph. The team were approaching the crater rim at 7:30 a.m.
After spending some time on top they will descend to Camp Muir to repack and rest a bit before continuing down to Paradise this afternoon. We look forward to seeing the teams back in Ashford 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 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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Mt. Rainier: August 15th Summit!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Geoff Schellens, Mike Walter | August 15, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit
Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Dave Hahn and Geoff Schellens reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Dave and Geoff reported great conditions on the mountain with clear views all around. The teams have started their descent and are on en route to Camp Muir.
Mike Walter and team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Emmons Glacier route. The team reported beautiful weather. The have started their descent back to Camp Schurman.
Congratulations to today’s teams!
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