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Mt. Rainier: May 25, 2013 - Update

May 25, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Eric Frank, Nick Hunt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,200'

Hi everyone! The team today awoke to conditions that are not ideal to climb in. With all the new snow it just has not settled enough to allow safe climbing. So to enjoy and have a full mountain experience the team went up to Muir Peak to watch the sun rise. It's my favorite part of climbing. The photos simply do not do it justice. We are safe and we are happy and we are still laughing and having fun! RMI Guide JJ Justman & Team

Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Establish Camp at 9,500’

May 24, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 9,500'

Weary though we were last night, everyone bounced back after a good nights sleep. Looking up at Ski Hill and knowing we needed to haul these loads up it had us a little anxious in the morning, but we all found the strength and spirit and we made it up to camp at 9,500' by 3:00 p.m.. We were pretty happy and relieved to get here, and it was wonderful to have another perfect day for it. We've been enjoying the warmth of the afternoon to make camp, and perhaps more importantly, to relax a bit and even get out of our boots. Tomorrow we start ferrying loads up the mountain, moving only half our gear at a time. This means that we'll be spending at least two days at a time at each camp. Tomorrows plan is to pack up camp and bring just a few days of food and fuel with us, caching the rest here in a deep hole and away from the ravens who have developed a taste for candy and ramen. We'll make camp at 11,200', then come back the next day with empty packs to bring up what we left. What does all this mean? Light packs! Ok, perhaps I should be realistic and call them 'lighter pack.' Anyways, we're firing on all cylinders here and things couldn't be much better. What a treat it is to climb with a fun, strong team. We'll talk again tomorrow. RMI Guides Brent Okita, Logan Randolph and Leah Fisher

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Off to a good start!
Ferry away and get set for all. Joe (USFS Ranger) is hoping to see you. Carry on….
M&M

Posted by: Mike and Karen Fisher on 5/25/2013 at 8:48 pm

Good luck guys! Those sleds look fun!

Posted by: Jack on 5/25/2013 at 7:15 am

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Mt. Everest: Team Returns to Base Camp

May 24, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mark Tucker, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

Dave and I are safely back at Everest Basecamp. The Sherpa team has one more load to carry down from Camp 1 in the morning and then the expedition will officially be done with the Everest climb. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall [Audio posted from Dave Hahn after returning to Basecamp]

Dave Hahn calls in after returning to Everest Basecamp.

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thank you for sharing! you should write a book.

Posted by: michelle on 5/26/2013 at 1:55 pm

Great job Dave and Seth! You guys really put the peddle to the metal at the end there. Can’t wait to talk to you about it at the Mountain Festival in Septmber! Mike

Posted by: Mike Brown on 5/24/2013 at 10:58 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Finishes Their Week on the Mountain

May 24, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom, Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

RMI Guides Casey Grom, Adam Knoff and the Expedition Skills Seminar team descended from Camp Muir and arrived at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon. They learned many mountaineering skills at 10,000' during their five days on the mountain and weathered a winter snow storm that dropped three feet of new snow at Camp Muir. Great job to all!

Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Rest at 14,200’ Camp

May 24, 2013

Posted by: Ben Liken, Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Our team slept in this morning and got some much needed rest for our upcoming summit bid. Tomorrow we plan to wake early, pack up camp, and move to our high camp at 17,200'. The weather is perfect, and so is the forecast. We hope the meteorologists in Fairbanks are correct, as they are predicting good weather for the next few days. But, as always, we're focusing on one day at a time. And if the weather is good tomorrow, that focus will be climbing efficiently from our current camp at 14,200' up to high camp at 17,200', and establishing ourselves up high for a summit bid. Stay tuned and wish us luck... RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Eric,
We have enjoyed reading the updates as your group has climbed. We wish you and all your fellow climbers the best of luck for a safe summit. We know that this has been an awesome experience for you and we look forward to hearing all about it when you get home! Love, Mom and Dad

Posted by: Lori on 5/24/2013 at 5:35 pm

Eric, We have enjoyed reading the updates as your group has climbed. We are wishing you and your fellow climbers the best of luck for a safe summit. We know that this has been an awesome experience for you and we look forward to hearing all about it when you get home. Love, Mom and Dad

Posted by: Lori Agoglia on 5/24/2013 at 5:28 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Carry to 13,600’

May 24, 2013

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

We woke today to a blend of blue and white swirls, but with more blue above and more white down low--And with our team still charging strong--we made the push to cache food and gear at 13,600'. This trek takes us onto a different aspect of the mountain, with views over to the "Father and Sons Wall" and the glaciers to the west, which feed north to the Bering Strait. Pushing upward to 13,000' we could see the tops of Foraker (17,000') and Crosson (12,000') poking out above a thick sea of clouds around 11k--we were happy to be above it all. After caching our gear we headed down (a much quicker trip!) and we're now back at camp just as the sun has begun burning through the clouds--perfect timing! RMI Guide Kel Rossiter

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go pete and the team! barb and I are praying for you in this awesome adventure!

Posted by: mike tubbs on 5/25/2013 at 8:58 am

Happy birthday Pete! I baked you a huge cake but I guess I’ll just eat it myself. Hope the trek continues well!

Posted by: Dan bos on 5/25/2013 at 7:36 am

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Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Ready in Talkeetna

May 24, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Hello from Talkeetna, Alaska The result of a day of hard work sorting and packing stuff we'll live with for the next two or three weeks. With a little luck we might be flying onto the glacier in a couple of hours or so. The weather looks promising here, but of course it could be completely different on the mountain. We're all set and doing great. But first, breakfast at the Roadhouse ... RMI Guide Brent Okita

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have fun daddy! i miss you more and more everyday. i hope you have fun up there! be safe and come visit me soon! love you forever, like you for always as long as your living my daddy you will be

Posted by: Cory on 5/25/2013 at 10:59 am

Good luck on your hiking trip! I also hope you have good weather. All the snow on the mountain makes me feel very cold in Georgia. Ally Mac, your hiking gear and food look very very heavy. You must have strong arms for this trip.
Cheers to all!!!

Posted by: GrampZ & Grandmom on 5/24/2013 at 11:50 pm

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Mt. Everest: Dave Checks at Camp 2 after Summit Bid

May 23, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mark Tucker, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 21,300'

Update 7:21 p.m. PST: Mark Tucker sent a message that the team is descending from Camp 1 to Basecamp. All is well! Voicemail update 7:20 a.m. PST: Hey, this is Dave Hahn calling from Advanced Base Camp once again. We finished our whirlwind tour of the upper mountain. You remember we went from here, 21,300, to nearly 26,000 feet the South Col and went to the summit this morning. And then all the way back down here to Advanced Base Camp. So a long day of climbing and an exciting day of climbing for myself, Seth, Kaji and Tshering. With Gyaljen playing lifeguard back at the South Col looking out for us and having some hot drinks ready when we got back there - which was pretty nice. And we loaded everything up, up there at the Col and came down with the pretty heavy packs down the Lhotse Face. It feels very good to be a little bit lower on the mountain but what a big day! Certainly intended to give a voice dispatch from the summit, had the sat phone up there but there was a little bit of a cold wind blowing from the north, made it hard to do things like work with your fingers with your gloves off and make phone calls and things like that. But we were able to talk to Mark Tucker down a base camp on the radio and Dan as well who was standing down there with Lam Babu and our whole Base Camp staff. So, that was nice to be able to connect with those guys, while we were up there. (broken transmission). Conditions weren't all that bad, ended up a pretty good weather summit day but a little cold. Wind kind of goes with what we consider a good day. Anyway this was a good day. And now it's clearly the season is changed. And it's time to get off the mountain, it's heating up. The anchors we're melting out on our way down the Lhotse Face and we had to be pretty careful of that. So we're taking that as a sign that it is time to be heading down. Alright, bye for now. Thank you. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in from ABC after their summit climb.

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so cool! glad that you all summited safely and are sharing your experience.

Posted by: michelle on 5/23/2013 at 11:49 am

All your patience is rewarded. Congratulations and thanks for all the story sharing. Have a safe end of expedition and a nice journey home later.

Posted by: Eric F. on 5/23/2013 at 11:11 am

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Camp Muir Update

May 23, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,200

The Expedition Skills Seminar – Muir led by Casey Grom and Adam Knoff made the prudent decision to remain at Camp Muir last night. A foot of new snow fell at Camp Muir overnight in addition to 10 inches yesterday. Casey also reports the temperature is hovering around 10 degrees which is keeping everyone busy staying warm. The Seminar is planning to head up to the Ingraham Flats this morning. The team wraps up their training and time at Muir tomorrow.

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I did the winter seminar in January with Adam and we were pounded with snow. Didnt get to summit either. Still had a blast! Built a massive snow wall.

Posted by: Todd on 5/24/2013 at 4:32 am

awesome picture!!

hope you all get a chance at the summit! but either way, it sounds like such a blast so far (snow and all!)

take pictures brian!!!!

Posted by: whitney miller on 5/23/2013 at 2:58 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Mike Walter & Team Carry to 16,200’

May 23, 2013

Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Hi Everyone! We are back at 14 Camp after a great day carrying a load of food and fuel to the top of the fixed lines at 16,200'. Our team climbed strong and we were all excited to get a feel for the upper mountain and steeper snow and ice. We arrived back in camp with enough sunshine left in the day to sit outside the tents and relax and rehydrate while our boots dried (and more importantly AIRED!) out. The weather is looking good and we hope to move up to high camp soon and make our summit bid! RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall & Team

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Mt. Rainier: May 25, 2013 - Update

Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Establish Camp at 9,500’

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Mt. Everest: Team Returns to Base Camp

Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Finishes Their Week on the Mountain

Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Rest at 14,200’ Camp

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Carry to 13,600’

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Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team Ready in Talkeetna

Mt. Everest: Dave Checks at Camp 2 after Summit Bid

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Camp Muir Update

Mt. McKinley: Mike Walter & Team Carry to 16,200’

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