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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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Hi Craig (and Team),

Good luck and keep up the great and safe work! We’re all thinking of and rooting for you back here in NC!

Craig, after working up nearly 50 sea turtles yesterday I think you may have had the easier and shorter day! :)

Best,

Greg & Diane

Posted by: Greg Lewbart on 5/23/2013 at 12:22 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Billy Nugent and Team Build Walls

May 23, 2013

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

There's a great German game show called "Stackenblocken" where contestants arrange objects on a desk at right angles. A judge then comes out with a framing square and a riding crop to punish the contestants who cannot make their desk "Stackenblocken". Well, the weather has been so sunny and warm here at 11 camp that the wall surrounding our camp was indeed no longer "Stackenblocken" and in fact leaned to the point where it comically collapsed... Fortunately for us there was no judge with a jockey's disposition and the blocks remained intact. We were actually able to rebuild it in a few quick minutes; turns out its not so hard on the second go around when all your materials are ready-made. On another note, the team also spent a bit of the day retrieving our cached food and fuel from the 9,600' camp. We made such short work of our back carry that it really felt like a rest day. Good times! More about our intrepid crew as our adventure unfolds... RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Wow, so beautiful, good luck all, have a great time. Can’t wait to see you all at the top. You go Bob very proud of you.

Posted by: Judy Blaisdell on 5/24/2013 at 10:44 am

Absolutely beautiful pics. Sky looks awesome. Good Luck to all. Peace be with you.

Posted by: Robbin Everitt on 5/23/2013 at 12:39 pm

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Mt. Everest: Team Returns to Camp 2

May 23, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mark Tucker, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 21,000'

Update: 4:04 am PT RMI Guide Mark Tucker reports from Everest Base Camp that the climbing team has safely returned to Camp 2 (ABC). They will spend the night resting, eating and recovering from the summit climb. Tomorrow, Mark is looking forward to welcoming the team back to Base Camp.

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Congratulations to Seth, Dave, and the Sherpas, outstanding climb.

Posted by: Tom Waterfall on 5/23/2013 at 6:44 am

Way to go, Super Dave!!!!

Posted by: Mike B on 5/23/2013 at 6:32 am

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Mt. Everest Expedition: Team on the Summit!

May 22, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mark Tucker, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 29,035

Update:10:51 pm PT The team has safely reached the South Col. Everyone is doing well. They are going to take a quick break before continuing down to Camp 2 (Advanced Base Camp). Mark Tucker Update: 6:46 pm PT Mark Tucker reports from Everest Base Camp that RMI Guides Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall and their Sherpa team, Tshering and Kaji have reached the summit of Mt. Everest! This marks Dave's 15th summit of Mt. Everest and the third time for Seth to have reached the summit. Tshering and Kaji have both made their sixth successful summit of Mt.Everest. The team reported a beautiful day with a cold wind. They will spend about 30 minutes on top before starting their descent. Congratulations to all!

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Congratulations, felicidades! 15 th summit!!! Great. Regards from Costa Rica

Posted by: Silke on 5/23/2013 at 7:51 pm

Huge Congratulations! You guys were patient, waited until the right time, even when all others were making their summit bids, and you always seem to be successful. Great climbing. Bill Bussey

Posted by: Bill Bussey on 5/23/2013 at 7:20 am

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Mt. Everest: The Team Has Reached the South Summit

May 22, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 28,700'

Update 5:23 pm PST: I received a radio call from the team. They are now on top of the South Summit! Weather continues to be okay for them; a few clouds down here at Basecamp. Sun may have an impact soon in a very positive way. RMI Guide and Everest Basecamp Manager Mark Tucker

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Damn!! I can’t sit still in my chair. Go guys, go!

-Larry Seaton

Posted by: Larry Seaton on 5/22/2013 at 5:36 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Brent Okita’s Team Begins Their Expedition in Alaska

May 22, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 346'

Everybody made it to Alaska just fine with just one not-so-minor hiccup. One duffel never showed up and had one of us spending the afternoon at REI replacing missing items. As luck would have it, we got a call from a climber in Talkeetna who had picked it up at the airport by mistake. With that behind us we were ready for a beer and turned in after our big travel day. Today we were busy getting the incredible amount of gear needed for this adventure ready for our flight in the morning. Everyone is excited about getting started. Me too, even after all these years. More to come soon... RMI Guide Brent Okita

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Dennis - Go get em guy - looks like you are with a good team - best of luck - see you soon - Mom & Dad

Posted by: Norman Uhlir on 5/30/2013 at 12:32 pm

Gerald!!!

We’re all thinking of you and can’t wait to hear about the trip. All the best to you and the team my brother!
Mike

Posted by: Mike Arahill on 5/28/2013 at 5:10 pm

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Mt. Everest: The Team Has Passed the Balcony

May 22, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Update 3:45 pm PST: Seth Waterfall radioed in after the team made the oxygen bottle switch at the Balcony. They are are well past that point and working their way to the South Summit. A bit of traffic but not too bad. Kaji and Tshering are right there with them and report not much wind and a beautiful morning is shaping up. Rough estimate of between one and three hours to top of the South Summit. All is going very well. RMI Guide and Everest Basecamp Manager Mark Tucker (The map shows a point at Camp 4 with the next point marking the South Summit.)

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WON’T BE LONG NOW! HOPING THE WEATHER HOLDS OUT. WATCHING EVERY STEP YOU MAKE. VERY EXCITING!

Posted by: Terri Kinney on 5/22/2013 at 4:49 pm

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Alaska Expedition Seminar: Marin & Team Back in Talkeetna

May 22, 2013

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 346'

This morning we woke up early, broke camp and flew off the Kahiltna Glacier. We are now enjoying a nice meal at the West Rib Pub. The group is doing fantastic and we all looking forward to a warm shower. All and all and incredible time with everyone. Thank you all for the fantastic time!!!! RMI Guide Andres Marin

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Fantastic Conratulations for the entire team and Big thanks to the Guides

Posted by: Aamer's Dad on 5/23/2013 at 10:23 am

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Mt. Everest: Getting Ready to Climb from the South Col

May 22, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 26,000'

Hey this is Seth Waterfall checking in from the South Col, Camp 4. We just woke up a little while ago and are getting set to have breakfast, which is kind of strange for this hour. But the winds have died down - what little wind we had. It looks to be a nice night for climbing so we are going to give it a shot. In the next half hour to hour we will put our packs on and head up towards the Triangular Face, then of course to The Balcony, South Summit, and, hopefully, for us the summit of Mt. Everest. A few teams have already started and a few more are getting ready to go. But it doesn't appear to be a very crowded night. That all works in our favor. So if everything works out for us we'll check in again from the top of Mount Everest - High Point on planet Earth. Wish us luck. Ciao

RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checks in from the South Col - getting ready for summit bid.

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Camp Muir Update

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

Mt. McKinley: Billy Nugent and Team Build Walls

Mt. Everest: Team Returns to Camp 2

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Mt. Everest Expedition: Team on the Summit!

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Mt. Everest: The Team Has Reached the South Summit

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Mt. McKinley: Brent Okita’s Team Begins Their Expedition in Alaska

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Mt. Everest: The Team Has Passed the Balcony

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Alaska Expedition Seminar: Marin & Team Back in Talkeetna

Mt. Everest: Getting Ready to Climb from the South Col

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