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Fisher Chimneys: Walter and Team Check In

July 23, 2014

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 5,700'

Hi Everyone, Yesterday we hiked past Lake Ann and climbed 3rd and 4th class terrain to our bivy site at 5700'. The weather was generally cooperative, with light to moderate rain showers coming in and out. The weather today is less accommodating; after a pleasantly dry breakfast we got back in our tents as heavy rain moved in. So, we're taking advantage of some down time to rest and hopefully we'll have a crack at climbing tomorrow. This rain event is very unusual for July in the Cascades, and we're hopeful that we'll get back to the standard fare of sunshine. RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Ready in Arusha

July 23, 2014

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Our team has gathered in Arusha, Tanzania and we are sorting our gear, weighing our mountain duffels and getting ready to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro! We also took a little time for golfing and goofing around. We need to get away from this lap of luxury we find ourselves in and start climbing, we are eating way to much. Tomorrow we will wake early, enjoy our last restaurant meal for a while and then take a drive to the Machame Gate. Here we will register our team with the Kilimanjaro National Park, don our packs and begin our climb toward the Roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Way to go Brian & Christy. Anxious to see pictures.

Posted by: Jeff & Anita Sheridan on 7/25/2014 at 3:59 pm

Happy belated birthday, Brian! Enjoy it all!

Posted by: Karen Easterday on 7/24/2014 at 8:13 pm

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Alpamayo: Elias and Team Rest and Prepare for Summit Attempt

July 23, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 17,880'

Hello this is the Alpamayo climbing team and the word is we are climbing tonight. It is Wednesday. 3:00 PM local time and we decide to take a rest day today as we arrived yesterday up here. And all is well, we're pretty excited. Tony, Parker, Kenzie, and Pete are really strong, healthy, and ready to go. So we will hopefully keep you updated from the summit tomorrow sometime in the early morning and... yeah. You can probably hear our voice from the top of Alpamayo. We'll initiate soon afterwards our descent and the goal we be to actually make it to base camp but that is yet to be seen. [Broken] Hopefully we'll have good news for you. That's all for now, we're going to go to bed pretty soon here and we'll check in tomorrow. Bye. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos checks in from high camp on Alpamayo.

Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Acclimate on the Mountain

July 23, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 12,001'

Hello - We are checking in live from the huts on Mt. Elbrus at a grand altitude of 12,001 feet. We have settled into our cozy home with gear and clothing splayed out all over! The team took a hike up to 13,104 feet today and we returned for a great lunch made by our Executive Chef Masha. I'm not lying when I say we had caviar...we did. We are slowly adjusting to the new altitude. After doing this adventure year after year after year I firmly believe the reason why our teams do so well is our relaxed itinerary. Everyone is doing great and we are soaking in the beautiful mountain views. RMI Guide JJ Justman

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I am glad you are having a great time Damian! Mmm, caviar.. I am so jealous! Good luck and have fun!

Posted by: Leona Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 9:28 pm

It looks like an amazing day was had by all. Have a great adventure Damian.

Posted by: Melann Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 8:03 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Summit Climbs Unable to Climb Due to Weather

July 23, 2014

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,060'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Win Whittaker and Geoff Schellens were unable to make a summit attempt of Mt. Rainier due to poor weather. The teams experienced high winds, hail, rain and lightening overnight, fortunately they remained safely tucked in a Camp Muir. The teams will start their descent from Camp Muir later this morning and will arrive at Paradise in the early afternoon. Tyler Reid and the Expedition Skills Seminar Team - Emmons called from Camp Schurman. All is well with the group. They dressed to climb during a small weather window @ 2am this morning but were shut down by hail and lightning. They have around 4 inches of wet snow at Schurman. I estimated about a foot of new up high on the mountain and Tyler says it is probably more. They are training intermittently today and will head down tomorrow morning.

Alpamayo: Elias and Team arrive at Camp 2

July 22, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 17,880'

Good Afternoon, This is the Alpamayo Climbing Team calling from Camp 2. We had a really good climb to here this morning. We arrived a couple of hours ago. It is 4:00pm local time, everybody is enjoying some resting time in the tent. We are melting water right now; you can probably hear the stoves. The weather is really good - stable. We are looking at the face, we might be climbing tonight, but we are going to see how it goes through the afternoon before we make a decision before we go tonight. Or we might take a rest and do it the next day. We will keep you posted. Everybody is doing well. That’s if for now, Elias’ is out. We will call again tomorrow. RMI Guide Elias deAndres Martos & Team

Elias and Team Checking in from Camp 2 on Alpamayo

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team See the Sights and Bid Farewell to Russia

July 22, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Our final night in St. Petersburg! The team had a great last day here in Russia, with a visit to several beautiful churches full of mosaics. We then visited the very famous Hermitage Museum, where we saw paintings and sculptures by many well-known artists including Picasso, Rembrandt, and even Da Vinci. We took a small break and wrapped up the day with a fantastic evening boat cruise to see this amazing city by water. It's been a wonderful adventure here in Russia, but it's time to say our goodbyes and return to family and loved ones. Thanks for following, RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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What a trip for you all. Thanks Casey for updates each day. It was fun to follow the trip. Loved the pictures. Mom and Granny

Posted by: Cornelia / Granny on 7/23/2014 at 6:58 am

Congratulations to all! It sounds like it was a great adventure. And thanks, Casey, for getting them up and down safely!

Posted by: Susan on 7/22/2014 at 3:00 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Summit Climb Teams on Top!

July 22, 2014

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Both the Four and Five Day Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams tagged the top! RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Pete Van Deventer reported a sleet/snow mix and moderate winds. At 8:45 a.m. they radioed basecamp to say they are beginning their descent.

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Mike,Bridgette,Stoney,Peter,Lindsay, and all of the other RMI guides who risk their lives for us to fulfill our dreams to make it to the summit:

Lights will always guide you back home.ALWAYS.

You will always have a soccer mom thinking about you. Be safe my friends, be safe.

Steph Antich.

Posted by: Stephanie Antich. on 7/26/2014 at 8:40 am

Congratulations Pete on yet another Rainier summit - What was this # 400 ? ! :)...Best + Bless…Waltero…Spain and 500 miles of El Camino in Sept

Posted by: waltero glover on 7/23/2014 at 4:22 am

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Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Stretch Their Legs on Peak Cheget

July 22, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 11,000'

We had a fun day acclimatizing on Peak Cheget in beautiful weather. The views were breath taking and it certainly was nice to stretch the legs. RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Hi you crazy russian mountain goats!! L O V E the intro video, you all look like bad asses.

Triscuit! I’d leave you a tour update but you know I don’t follow that stuff at all! Sorry. Take good care of yourself, and J-Lo of course, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery!! Oh, yeah, and you’re welcome, now you have some explaining to do to your climbing team!! Remember to tell them you get 2 E-vites! Haha. Love you tons :)

Maija

Posted by: Maija Markula on 7/22/2014 at 3:06 pm

Be safe and enjoy another adventure.

Posted by: sandy on 7/22/2014 at 12:31 pm

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Alpamayo: Elias & Team Stay One More Night at Camp 1

July 21, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,270'

Good afternoon. This is the Alpamayo climbing team. It's 2 PM local time, calling from Camp 1. We decided to stay here. Different factors made the decision happen... some of them, a little bit of a dust of snow last night and a lot of teams coming down from High Camp made us decide to wait another day here and enjoy the benefits of acclimatization at this elevation. The plan is to move up tomorrow and, hopefully, climb the next day. Everything's looking good -- weather, team spirits, and everything. So, we'll keep you posted in a couple days, hopefully from the summit. Regardless tomorrow we'll check in from High Camp. I hope everybody back home is doing well. Take care. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos checks in.

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So cool to hear of your progress, Parker and team! Regards from us and your cousins!

Posted by: UT on 7/23/2014 at 10:30 am

Hope the climb is going well. I am excited to hear about the trip! Wishing you all a safe climb!

Posted by: Chelsea Beauchamp on 7/22/2014 at 9:01 am

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Fisher Chimneys: Walter and Team Check In

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Ready in Arusha

Alpamayo: Elias and Team Rest and Prepare for Summit Attempt

Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Acclimate on the Mountain

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Mt. Rainier: Summit Climbs Unable to Climb Due to Weather

Alpamayo: Elias and Team arrive at Camp 2

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team See the Sights and Bid Farewell to Russia

Mt. Rainier: Summit Climb Teams on Top!

Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Stretch Their Legs on Peak Cheget

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Alpamayo: Elias & Team Stay One More Night at Camp 1

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