- Melissa Arnot
- Alex Barber
- Gabriel Barral
- Jake Beren
- Zeb Blais
- Katie Bono
- Anne Gilbert Chase
- Sean Collon
- Leon Davis
- Elias de Andres Martos
- Cody Doolan
- Paul Edgren
- Mark Falender
- Leah Fisher
- Eric Frank
- Steve Gately
- Josh Gautreau
- Thomas Greene
- Casey Grom
- Dave Hahn
- Walter Hailes
- Tim Hardin
- Mike Haugen
- Andy Hildebrand
- Mike Hinckley
- Joe Horiskey
- Nick Hunt
- Tyler Jones
- J.J. Justman
- Levi Kepsel
- Mike King
- Adam Knoff
- Katy Laveck
- Ben Liken
- Josh Maggard
- Paul Maier
- Linden Mallory
- Lindsay Mann
- Andres Marin
- Jeff Martin
- Erik Nelson
- Billy Nugent
- Brent Okita
- Logan Randolph
- Tyler Reid
- Dave Reynolds
- Kel Rossiter
- Geoff Schellens
- Shaun Sears
- Garrett Stevens
- Jason Thompson
- Mike Tomlinson
- Mark Tucker
- Mike Uchal
- Pete Van Deventer
- Alex Van Steen
- Ed Viesturs
- Maile Wade
- Mike Walter
- Seth Waterfall
- Solveig Waterfall
- Peter Whittaker
- Win Whittaker
- Bryson Williams
- Dan Windham
- Robby Young
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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Enjoy a Rest Day
Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Mike Walter, Ben Liken | May 13, 2013
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Elevation: 11,200'
We got a good night’s sleep last night, and even slept in until the sun warmed our tents. Then we indulged in a hearty brunch of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and plenty of coffee.
We took a much needed rest day today, and enjoyed lounging around in the sun. We also did some work, like building walls around our camp and improving our kitchen area, as well as preparing our equipment for our cache tomorrow. Barring poor weather, we will carry supplies up to around 13,600’ and then return to our camp for the night. Tomorrow will bring a much anticipated change, as we trade our snowshoes and trekking poles for crampons and ice axe. Motorcycle Hill, right out of camp will provide the first of many challenges tomorrow, we’ll let you know how it all plays out.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Reach 11’ Camp
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Ben Liken | May 12, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
We’ve been enjoying good weather on the Kahiltna Glacier, and today was no different. After a trace of new snow overnight, we awoke to partly sunny skies. A breakfast of smoked salmon with bagels and cream cheese started off our day. After breakfast, we packed up camp and began the climb up towards Kahiltna Pass, en route to the 11k camp. We’re taking advantage of the good weather and making good progress so far. Tomorrow we’ll sleep in and take a rest day and prepare a cache of supplies to carry up around Windy Corner.
We’ll keep you posted on our next move. Until then, we’ll be resting…we’ve earned it.
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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Arrive on the Mountain and Travel to Camp 2
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Ben Liken | May 10, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 9,400'
Greetings from the Kahiltna Glacier. We had a great day yesterday, as we flew into Kahiltna Basecamp in the morning, prepped our gear, and started climbing. The weather was beautiful and the snow conditions were perfect for efficient travel. We took all of our gear to our first camp, at the confluence of the Kahiltna Glacier and the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, at the base of Ski Hill.
We started this morning with bagels & cream cheese, with bacon, before we packed up and started climbing. Leaving camp, Ski Hill provided the first (of many) up hills of our journey. We climbed once again with great weather and snow conditions, hauling our heavy expedition loads on sleds and in our backpacks. With tired legs, sore shoulders, and tender hips, we arrived at our Camp 2, 9,400’ on the Kahiltna Glacier. A hearty dinner of Indian food filled our stomachs, along with plenty of hot drinks to rehydrate.
We’re in our tents now, looking forward to a restful night’s sleep. It’s snowing lightly, with no wind. We’re hoping for good weather tomorrow, and moving up to Camp 3, at 11,200’. We’ll be in touch again soon with an update.
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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Gearing Up in Talkeetna
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Ben Liken | May 09, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 346'
Yesterday was spent at K2 Aviation’s hangar, putting the finishing touches on our packing and preparing. The weather is beautiful herein Talkeetna, and we fully expect to be able to fly into the Alaska Range today. Hopefully the next time we touch base will be from the Kahiltna Glacier.
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Mt. McKinley: Mike Walter & Team Begin Their Journey in Alaska
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Ben Liken | May 07, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Welcome to the start of RMI’s Denali climbing season! All of the team members have arrived in Anchorage, and we’re on our way to the small town of Talkeetna. Talkeetna is the main access point for climbers heading into the Alaska Range.
We’ll start the day tomorrow with breakfast at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse, and then spend the bulk of the day packing equipment for our expedition. We’ll also check in with the National Park Service and go through their informative orientation slide show.
That’s it for now. We’ll keep you posted with another update tomorrow.
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Mt. Shuksan: September 26th Summit!
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Mike Walter | September 26, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
RMI Guides Mike Walter & Billy Nugent led their team to the summit of Mt. Shuksan today. The team enjoyed stellar views and a great climb. They will return to high camp for their final night in the mountains. They will descend to the trail tomorrow.
Congratulations to the team!
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Mt. Rainier: Muir Expedition Skills Seminar Summit!
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jake Beren | September 13, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir stood on top of Mt. Rainier today! RMI Guide Jake Beren called in at noon to say they were starting their descent back to Camp Muir. The team has been based out of the 10,000’ high camp all week learning many mountaineering skills to help them achieve their goal of reaching the Mt. Rainier summit. They have also learned more advanced skills to go on to summit bigger peaks, such as Mt. McKinley in Alaska or Mt. Elbrus in Russia. The seminar team will stay on the mountain tonight and descend to Paradise tomorrow.
Congratulations to the summit climbers!
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Mt. Rainier: September 8th Summit!
Posted by: Mike Walter, Eric Frank | September 08, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit
Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Eric Frank are standing on the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Eric reported 10 – 15 mph winds, and beautiful weather. They will spend about an hour on the summit before starting the descent back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today’s teams!
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Mt. Rainier: August 29th Summit!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mike Walter | August 29, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb Teams August 26 - 29 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Mike Walter. Dave Hahn reported clear skies above and light winds with a cloud deck below at 9,000’. The teams were walking into the crater at 8:15 a.m. and will spend some time on top before starting their descent to Camp Muir and continuing to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today.
Congratulations to today’s teams!
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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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