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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Carry to 14K Camp

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

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June 18, 2014 - 8:20 pm PT We woke up around three to clear skies and no wind. We couldn't resist this opening to cache gear up higher. We were traveling so well this morning that we decided to carry all the way up to McKinley's 14,000' camp. It was such a nice day up there that we spent around an hour and a half catching up with the Tyler Jones' and Jake Beren's teams. It looks like there should be good weather for a couple of days?? Cross your fingers for all of us! The plan for tomorrow is to move our camp up to 14,000'. We are hoping for more of the same weather we had today. RMI Guide Mike Haugen and Team "The Ocho"

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Love the pictures. Beautiful. Bruce will soon be above Rainier elevation.

Posted by: Kris McCann on 6/19/2014 at 3:41 pm

Fingers crossed!  Mike, your lawn is looking gorgeous!

Posted by: Brigitte on 6/19/2014 at 2:33 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Make Final Preparations

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 18, 2014 - 4:51pm PT Well, it's time to light this candle. We're getting ready to vacate the premises at 14K and head up for the thin air of 17K camp, after our extended stay here in advanced base camp. Yesterday we put the final pieces in place, as a group of guides took on an afternoon mission to move some group gear from a cache at 16,700 up to our future high camp. The afternoon was a perfect day for fast movement and by 6pm we were comfortably situated with the food, fuel, hardware and kit that we'll need to launch for the top. Team No Troubles gets to reap the benefit of yesterday's work, as the normally heavy group load is now up high, and folks will get to move with their bad selves and a little bit of personal gear. Woot! It's been a bit of an emotional roller coaster these last few days, wishing for good weather and then having forecasts dash our hopes. But this latest round of prognostication seems to give us the glimmer of goodness we need, opening the window just enough for us to make a tactical strike. Stoke and energy is at an all time high, and we'll channel that energy into upward movement as soon as we can in the morning. We really appreciate the love and support - keep it coming the next few days! Until tomorrow, RMI Guides Tyler, Garrett, Geoff and Team No Troubles
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Best of luck Dave J and the rest of the team! I’m so happy that you guys are on the way up! So excited for you all!

Posted by: Patti Templeton on 6/20/2014 at 6:23 am

So very excited for you Jen. Proud of your patience and courage. Hang tough until the end.  Love you.

Posted by: Aunt Marie on 6/20/2014 at 3:57 am

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Mt. McKinley: Adam Knoff & Team Arive in Talkeetna

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June 18, 2014 - 3:00pm PT RMI Guides Adam Knoff, Lindsay Mann, Andy Hildebrand and Team have arrived in Talkeetna, AK to start their 2014 Mt. McKinley Expedition. Everything is going as planned for the team. They have completed their equipment check, met with the National Park Service and with good luck plan to fly onto the Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow. Follow along on the RMI Expeditions Blog for updates on the team!
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Andy, hoping you have good weather and snow conditions for your epic climb! We will be following you on your blog. Get er done!!

Posted by: Jerry Hildebrand on 6/20/2014 at 9:33 am

Hope you guys have a safe trip to the glacier have a great climb!
peter

Posted by: Peter Williamson on 6/19/2014 at 10:11 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Hope to Move Up the Mountian

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 18, 2014 - 3:42pm PT Hello again from 14k camp! Today we are taking a well-earned break to recharge both ourselves and our electronics before hopefully heading uphill tomorrow. Yesterday we took a quick trip up to the top of the fixed lines to work the kinks out of our systems and get in some acclimatization. The crew was treated to their first views of Mt. Hunter and Mt. Foraker poking out through the clouds, and everyone performed admirably on both the ascent and descent of the fixed lines. Looking forward, we have a tentatively favorable forecast for the next few days. We hope to make a push uphill tomorrow pending the weather, but in the meantime, we are doing our best today to rest and eat lots of food in preparation for the work ahead! Cheers, RMI Guide Katie Bono & Team
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It all sounds good.  Back here the mosquitoes are gone—drowned by the record breaking rainfalls.  Good luck, have fun—you’re all amazing!

Posted by: Kathie on 6/20/2014 at 8:04 am

Chris, Hope all is well and the weather stays clear for you and the team to move up the mountain. Praying for a safe journey for all.  We are so excited for you. Love mom

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Hope for a Good Weather Window

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 18, 2014 - 12:24am PT Today we got some news that a window may come our way in the next few days! We woke with the sun warming us. Granola and coffee got our day started at 14k camp. We saw fairly good weather throughout the day, yet a forecast for another big pulse of heavy snow for the near hours! Our equipment, attitudes, and stoke for the future are high and our methods of getting there are well calculated. We wait another day hanging in there for the final push up the mountain. This season has not given many opportunities for a summit push but if we try and give it our whole effort we may just succeed! Tomorrow we will make our final preparation to stay or plan our departure Keep your eye on us and think high pressure weather. Cheers, RMI Guides Garrett, Tyler, Geoff and the No Troubles Team
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Climb strong, we are all praying for you!! Love you, Dave Johnson!

Posted by: Sandi on 6/20/2014 at 7:25 am

D.G. and team.
Wishing you luck and a good weather window. Love you little brother, Climb strong!

Posted by: Lori Bartek on 6/18/2014 at 4:01 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Four & Five Day Summit Climbs Reach Summit

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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The Four Day Summit Climb led by JJ Justman was approaching Mt. Rainier's crater rim at 6:50 am along with the Five Day Summit Climb led by Mark Falendar. JJ reported clear skies above and light wind. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. The Expedition Skills Seminar – Kautz climbed through the Kautz ice chute this morning. Their team made good work of the route and they were going to enjoy a short break off Wapowety Cleaver as this will be their high point for the trip. The team will return to Ashford later today. We look forward to seeing the teams back at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Four and Five Day Summit Climb teams!
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Looks nice sittin on top of the world!  Can’t wait to hear about it.

Posted by: Brian Worthington on 6/19/2014 at 2:57 am

So sorry you were unable to summit, Justin.  Glad you and the team were able to do the ice chute.  Very proud of you and anxious to have you back home, where it’s 90 degrees!  Love , Mom & Dad

Posted by: Mom on 6/18/2014 at 6:33 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Take a Rest Day at 11,000’

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Elevation: 11,200'

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June 17, 2014 - 11:00 pm PT A rest day on Mt. McKinley! And well earned. The weather has been kinda funky; we woke this morning to around a foot of new snow but things steadily improved over the course of the day. Eventually, the sun broke and we enjoyed some turbo-tanning for much of the afternoon. But now the flurries are back and the flow has shifted from southeast to westerly. We briefly got a view of the tundra over Kahiltna Pass with a wall of large cumulus clouds headed our way. We are now in those clouds but they haven't hit with much wind so camp is still pretty pleasant. The gang is packing up for tomorrow's forward carry where we are hoping to get a cache in around Windy Corner, setting us up for a move to 14,000' if the weather cooperates. We will talk to you later, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Hey Mountaineers!  Love the pictures, keep them coming!  I’n getting in shape just thinking about the challenge you have had.  Stay strong, positive and reach for the stars!  Hugs waiting back home!!

Posted by: Mary Lou Quandt on 6/18/2014 at 8:40 pm

Hot off the press, the PTO has canceled the Redskins Trademark registration.  Do you guys still have those authentic jackets?  If upheld on appeal, their worth will be the shipping cost :-)

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Working Hard at 11,000’ Camp

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Elevation: 11,200'

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June 17, 2014 - 7:14 pm PT Once again the weather turned nasty overnight. We woke up to howling winds, snow, and low visibility. We waited until later in the morning and the weather began to get better. We decided to do our back carry since the weather was just good enough to travel. We made great time getting back down to our cache at 10,000'. We dug up our cache and were reunited with much of the food and gear that we will not be using until higher up on the mountain. As we were headed back up to camp, the skies cleared somewhat and the weather was downright pleasant the rest of the day. Our plan for tomorrow is to cache much of the same food and gear up towards 14,000'. This will take some of the weight off from our move day and help us acclimatize to higher altitudes. Climb high and sleep low. RMI Guide Mike Haugen and "The Ocho"

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Mike and Bruce,
We are eagerly awaiting each installment of the story! Happy climbing!
Kristina Stamatis

Posted by: Kristina on 6/18/2014 at 3:01 pm

Go Bruce! Wishing you well and remember to bring back some McKinley snow for me in a zip lock bag. =)

Posted by: Donald Chen on 6/18/2014 at 2:38 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Rest & Train

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 16, 2014 11:31pm PT Happy Monday from all us sinners up here at 14 Camp! Today we rested and trained for our foray up the fixed lines. After a bit of afternoon rest we then spent some time fortifying camp. It's been great up here so far and we are lucky to be surrounded by the other RMI teams. Everyone had been super hospitable and helpful getting settled in. If the weather allows, we will try a mission to the top of the fixed lines. If not, a day of rest sure wouldn't hurt. That's all from 14! RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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George and Team - it is amazing what you guys are doing.  We are all pulling for you!  Wishing you strength and good weather - Bergmann’s Heil! JE

Posted by: JE on 6/18/2014 at 5:55 am

14 sounds like a good number!  Looks like you are all in good company and the weather might be turning in your favor.  We are all watching for the moment you are standing at the top!
Safe travels to Dawn and team!
love mommeg and all from CT

Posted by: Meg Scata on 6/17/2014 at 9:03 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Can’t Get No Satisfaction!

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Elevation: 14,200'

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June 16, 2014 11:05pm PT Well, the Rolling Stones hit the nail on the head with this one. We've sort of adopted it as our theme song of the day, as the weather continued to thwart upward movement for our team. Temperatures and wind in camp were more conducive to resting inside than hanging around outside, and the team spent most of the day relaxing in our posh, eating pancakes and sharing stories with the other climbers who stayed in camp. While the forecast isn't the greatest we've seen, we're still hoping for a window of high pressure for a summit attempt this week. We are getting close to a go/no go date, but spirits remain high and the stoke for the experience is strong. Keep sending the positive vibes and we'll do our part if the mountain cooperates!! Cheers from a well-lived-in 14K camp, RMI Guides TJ, Garrett, Bryan and the No Troubles Crew
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D.G.  I know you want this weather to straighten up so you guys can get a chance at the summit.  Crossing my fingers that chance will come real soon. Have you all started numbering the stories yet? Love, Mom

Posted by: Caroline on 6/17/2014 at 7:52 pm

Jen - Sorry to hear that the weather is uncooperative, but it will make it that much sweeter when you do get a chance to go higher. I’m sending my strongest clear calm weather vibes!

Posted by: Nicole on 6/17/2014 at 7:15 pm

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