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Aconcagua: Justman and Team Rest at Base Camp

December 22, 2013

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Today is another rest day for the team at Plaza Argentina. After our carry to Camp 1 yesterday it serves us well to take advantage and fully acclimatize. The team is doing really well. The agenda for today is resting, eating and taking showers. Everyone on the team says hello to family and friends... RMI Guide JJ Justman

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JJ and Team:
So very good to hear all is well as you journey along!
Praying for your spiritual journey as well as your physical safety. Take a moment if you can to…
“Fall on yours knees, and Hear the Angel voices! (On this) Night Divine!
Blessings from David’s Mom

Posted by: Ruth Sorensen on 12/24/2013 at 2:39 pm

“One does not climb to attain enlightenment, rather one climbs because he is enlightened.” - Zen Master Futomaki

Posted by: Bill Gately on 12/23/2013 at 3:47 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Enjoy Base Camp

December 20, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Buenos Dias from Plaza de Argentina (4,200m). We had a wonderful rest day. Sunshine, salad, and Christmas movies have kept us entertained. But don't forget the very important medical check up. The top notch doctors at base camp checked out the group and of course everyone is healthy and ready to climb. In light of the Christmas spirit the group was given the gift of a shower to clean off the dust from the long trek in. A hot shower and clean socks are a hot commodity down here. Tomorrow we will carry some gear to camp 1. We're all looking forward to stretching our legs and seeing more of the mountain! RMI Guides Leah Fisher & JJ Justman

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Journey into Basecamp

December 19, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Hey, hey, hey it's RMI Aconcagua Team 2 on the way! What a gorgeous day to make our final journey into Basecamp. We had a thrilling mule ride to get us across the Vacas River and then it was smooth sailing into camp. A lot can be told of how our climbers are doing as they near 14,000 feet. And they are doing great! Every one of them. Now in Basecamp we are setting up our new home and simply relaxing. We earned it. Tomorrow we will have a rest day. So stay tuned for Leah and JJ's secret quesadilla recipe! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Cindee— Hope you’re getting acclimated, resting, and enjoying the view! Since you’ve been out a few days, thought you and the group would appreciate some light news from this week. For starters, Robin Wright (Princess Bride actress) just got engaged to boyfriend Ben Foster… Donations have exceeded $100,000 to help a NY blind man keep the guide dog who rescued him from a potentially fatal subway fall….Former NBA star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Thursday to meet leader Kim Jong Un and finish plans to bring 12 ex-NBA players to Pyongyang for a January exhibition for the leader’s birthday….. and Justin Bieber says he’s “retiring” (yay!). How’s that for an update? Hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs, Rebekah

Posted by: Rebekah Mitchell on 12/20/2013 at 3:51 pm

KK—Mules, stars,hiking and mexican food? You’re living the dream, my friend. Lots of luck to you and your fellow team members. Will continue watching your trek. Love ya.

Posted by: Helen on 12/20/2013 at 12:57 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Reach Casa de Piedra

December 18, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 11,000'

We awoke from our first night under the stars to another beautiful day in Valle de Vacas. The early morning light brought the return of our mules, who patiently awaited our heavy loads. Fortunately for us, and the mules, the weather quickly changed to scattered clouds and some reprieve from the scorching sun that successfully torched a few of us yesterday. We had a great day walking to Casa de Piedra (11,000 ft) and we were able to catch our first glimpse of Aconcagua, or more correctly, parts of the mountain as it poked through the clouds. Everyone is doing great and we are all looking forward to pulling into base camp tomorrow since life is so rough down here. Too much steak and packs that are way too light! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Happy trekking today! Can’t wait to hear about today’s adventure. Have fun! Josh we are so proud of you.
Jess

Posted by: Jessica on 12/19/2013 at 6:36 am

Wish I could enjoy your quesadillas! Safe climbing.

Posted by: Elsie Bemiss on 12/19/2013 at 5:52 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team at Pampa de Lenas

December 17, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,100'

Pampa de Lenas is at an altitude of 2,800 meters. And that is where we are sitting right now. It's our first day trekking and we had a beautiful day walking into camp. The scenery towers above you as the condors soar high above. Pretty poetic huh? Okay, I'll stop. The team had a fun day stretching our legs. We'd like to lie and tell you it was arduous but after a picnic lunch of sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit, cheese, olives and cookies we all wobbled into camp. There is no setting up tents here! Are you kidding! You will never see stars like these in your life. So we are all sleeping under the stars tonight. I'm just trying to remember who sang the song, "Southern Cross?" So help me out RMI fans!! We are relaxing in camp and excited for dinner, which is being cooked over an open fire. Living don't get no better than this!! RMI Guides JJ Justman and Leah Fisher

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Crosby, Stills and Nash wrote “Southern Cross”....great tune!

Posted by: Randy Christofferson on 12/18/2013 at 11:10 am

Wow!!! What an awesome experience sleeping! Sounds like you’ve had a great day of trekking. Love reading the updates. Can’t wait to hear what tomorrow brings. Love ya Josh

Posted by: Jessica on 12/17/2013 at 4:43 pm

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Aconcagua Expedition: Justman and Team Ready in Penitentes

December 16, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

Hello RMI fans! It's JJ and Leah reporting in from Los Penitentes in Argentina! Team 2 is in full effect and we are ready to go. With all the storms in the U.S. it has been an adventure just to get here. However, we are all excited and raring to go. We spent the day traveling to the trailhead and organizing and packing gear. The first part of this trip has the support of mules so we packed barrels and duffels full of food, gear. And personal equipment. Follow along as we hit the dusty trail...Argentina Cowboy style! RMI Guides JJ Justman & Leah Fisher

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Brother-had a glass of Malbec tonight and thought of you! Actually, we are thinking of you everyday and sending good thoughts your way during this epic adventure! Excited and proud of you!! Love you Dave!
Beth, Peter and Foster.

Posted by: Beth Glein on 12/19/2013 at 9:51 pm

Hi Kim!! Would you mind terribly flying back to ATL before you start the major climbing?? Your darling niece Sophia forgot to give you her lucky hermit crab! You better plan on receiving at least 300 comments from us during the next 24 days. Hugs & Kisses from your favorite sister.

Posted by: Lora Sue Fluffysparklepuff on 12/17/2013 at 5:36 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Paradise Glacier Seminar Fun with Crevasse Rescue

July 31, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 8,500'

The Paradise Glacier Seminar is in full effect with loads of exciting training taking place. We have a beautiful camp at 8,500 feet on the Cowlitz Glacier surrounded by steep walls and breathtaking crevasses. Our team is all in great spirits and thriving in what has been described as a high excitement summer camp for aspiring mountain climbers. The weather is not as sunny as the two previous days but at least some of the forest fire smoke has subsided opening up some great views. We are all getting psyched for our move to Camp Muir tomorrow. Team Paradise sends their best to family and friends. RMI Guide Adam Knoff

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Climb High Laurel!
Looking forward to hearing about your adventure.
Love you!

Posted by: susan Turnquist on 8/2/2013 at 11:39 am

Hey Laurel!!!
Meg and I are thinking about you up there on the icy mountain. Great group picture! Enjoy the climbing.
We will be praying for a safe ascent tomorrow.
Love you girl!

Posted by: Susan Turnquist on 8/1/2013 at 12:21 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Paradise Glacier Seminar Checks in from Camp 1

July 30, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

A beautiful but smoky morning at our first camp on the Paradise Glacier. Yesterday the team did great getting here. Today we move camp to 8,500 feet on the Cowlitz Glacier where we will spend the next few days training before our summit attempt. RMI Guide Adam Knoff

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Hey Eric, congratulations and way to go! You and your family never cease to amaze me with your multi-talentm. Very impressed, very inspiring!

Kimi and your team at MS

Posted by: Kimi Sato on 8/7/2013 at 8:02 am

Go Lew. I see your toe sticking out of that tent. Make sure you eat your veggies. Guess your singing “Climb the Highest Mountain”.

Posted by: Uncle Jake on 8/1/2013 at 8:28 am

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Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Fly Off the Mountain

June 7, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 358'

Friday, June 7, 2013 Yes, we're back in Talkeetna after an incredible walk back to Base camp in the early morning hours. I think most of us are relaxing now after a much needed shower. In a short while we'll be back together for a great dinner not prepared by the guides and perhaps accompanied by an adult beverage ...and certainly including dessert. We've had a great run! I for one will miss the company of a stellar group of individuals I can now call friends. Perhaps you'll excuse their absence from your lives again sometime as we pursue our passion for the mountains. Of course, you'll always be close to them through these dispatches. This will be our last, and I appreciate all your support and interest. The people you've been following are incredible individuals. We are fortunate to call them friends. Bye for now, RMI Guide Brent Okita

Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Descend to 11,200’

June 7, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 11,200'

Thursday, June 6, 2013 If our good luck holds out, this is our last night on Denali. It's just a little bitter sweet. This place has been on our thoughts and in our dreams for so long, and has given us an experience that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. But now our thoughts turn to home, family and loved ones. Oh, and perhaps to a great meal and beer too. To get to where we are now, back at our 11,200' camp, we've just descended 6000' feet of steep terrain with heavy loads. Everyone did well getting down the technical part of the Buttress and fixed ropes, then came time to tether the sleds and load up the stuff we cached at 14,200' camp. And now, finally, we're back at 11,200' camp. A hastily set up camp followed by a quick dinner and we're horizontal. The chores have all been done and even the guides are in bed by 10:00pm. And just as well because we'll be up at 1:30am to get on a night time schedule to travel on snow that's hard and frozen, thereby insuring us safe travels over the crevassed glacier of the lower Kahiltna that warm and melt incredibly fast in the Alaskan summer. But the best part of the trip is yet to come. Walking down the Kahiltna while the sun is just below the horizon has given me some of the most beautiful vistas I've ever witnessed, with the rosy tint of dawn hitting these hugely majestic Alaskan peaks all around us. We're hoping to get to the airstrip by mid morning, so with luck we'll be back in Takkeetna tomorrow. A little closer to you, but a world away from the mountain that has been our focus and challenge for the past couple of weeks. We'll miss her, but will carry with us a treasure of fond memories of our life spent here. Your guides, RMI Guides Brent, Logan and Leah

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Welcome home and thanks are given for your safe journey!

Posted by: Meredith on 6/7/2013 at 8:10 pm

Congratulations to you all for your wonderful accomplishment!Erich, I can’t wait to talk to you, maybe tonight for the first time in awhile! In the meantime, enjoy a good meal and some brews. LOVE YOU! Happy safe travels the rest of the way!

Posted by: Amberly on 6/7/2013 at 12:43 pm

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Entries By leah fisher

Aconcagua: Justman and Team Rest at Base Camp

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Enjoy Base Camp

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Journey into Basecamp

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Reach Casa de Piedra

Aconcagua: Justman & Team at Pampa de Lenas

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Aconcagua Expedition: Justman and Team Ready in Penitentes

Mt. Rainier: Paradise Glacier Seminar Fun with Crevasse Rescue

Mt. Rainier: Paradise Glacier Seminar Checks in from Camp 1

Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Fly Off the Mountain

Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Descend to 11,200’

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