Entries from Expedition Dispatches

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides J.J. Justman and Leon Davis led their teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The Four Day Summit Climb teams reported very warm conditions with little to no wind and clear skies. They were able to spend some time on Columbia Crest before starting their descent. As of 7:37 am they had descended to the top of Disappointment Cleaver en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Return to Dik Dik

August 17, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Jambo! We are back to where we started, the Dik Dik Hotel. We have just finished a wonderful photo safari in Tanzania visiting Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. We spent three nights in the African bush at two different tented camp lodges. This is an incredible way to view the wildlife and experience the excitement of Africa. Check out the photo below from our team mate Steve. Steve took this photo from the Kikoti Camp on our last night in Tanzania. Today, on our way back to the Dik Dik Hotel, we made a visit to a local orphanage to visit with our friends, drop some gifts for the children and check out the progress they are making on all of their projects. Now we are back at the Dik Dik Hotel, repacking our gear and trying to fit all of our new treasures safely into our suitcase for the journey home. We will have dinner and then head to the airport for our evening flights. It has been a great trip and we appreciate you following along on our adventure. I hope to see you on Mt. Rainier in September and if you are in Ashford drop by the Rainier Mountain Festival and say hello. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Mt. Rainier: August 17th Summit!

August 17, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren, Casey Grom, JJ Justman

Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Jake Beren reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. Jake reported moderate winds, warm temperatures and hazy skies. The team enjoyed some time on the summit and started their descent to Camp Muir at about 7:42 am. Congratulations to today's teams!

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So proud of you Monica & Trevor.
It was so much fun being on the mountain to see you train, watch you head up & greet you when you came down.

Posted by: Mom on 8/17/2012 at 4:53 pm

Congratulations, Monica and Trevor. We are so proud of you and your climbing team. Can’t wait to hear all about the trip and see some pictures. Carol and Don

Posted by: Carol Roblan on 8/17/2012 at 3:19 pm

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Celebrate During Last Night on Safari

August 16, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker checking in from Tarangire National Park. Another fabulous day of game viewing. What can I say? We had a birthday celebration this evening. Cake, balloons, singing, gifting. Very nice evening here at the lodge, a tented camp with a big bonfire... All is well... We'll be back at the Dik Dik tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker checking in from Tarangire National Park.

Mt. Rainier: August 16th Summit!

August 16, 2012

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Adam Knoff

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 13 - 16, 2012, led by RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:30 a.m. this morning. They reported a beautiful day on the mountain with clear skies, light wind and warm temperatures. The team began their descent from the crater rim at 7:30 a.m. RMI Guide Adam Knoff and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise completed their six day program with a summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team began their descent from the top shortly after 8:00 a.m. They will return to Camp Muir and spend some time repacking their gear before continuing their descent to Paradise later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Hey Danielle! Heard you were doing this and thought I’d drop a note! You go girl! You make all of us ex-Cuylerites proud!

Posted by: Donnie Grimes on 8/16/2012 at 10:17 am

Congratulations Dani!! I’m so proud of you, I can’t wait to hear all about it.

Posted by: Kelley on 8/16/2012 at 8:40 am

Kilimanjaro: Mark Tucker and team visit a Maasai Boma

August 15, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker checking in from Tanzania we have had another beautiful day out here on Safari. The Ngorongoro Crater is spectacular showing itself off to the team. The Maasai just keep getting richer. We visited one of their bomas today and invested. The checked luggage that we are bringing home is going to be pretty filled up. We are off the Tarangire National Park tomorrow and one more night at a tented camp out near Kikoti Rock. We will keep you posted on the adventures of the team.

Mark Tucker and Team Checking from Safari

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Hi Steve! We miss you, but it sounds like the adventure is going well. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Shari

Posted by: Shari Fox on 8/15/2012 at 5:23 pm

Steve, there must be a reason for the white rings
around their necks, and they look really warm.

Mom

Posted by: Darlene Fox on 8/15/2012 at 4:18 pm

Mt. Shuksan: August 15th Summit!

August 15, 2012

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: Summit

RMI Guide Billy Nugent and Team are currently standing on the summit of Mt. Shuksan. They reported beautiful weather with hardly a cloud in the sky. Billy said, "It doesn’t get much better than this." The team is enjoying the view and will head back to their high camp shortly. Congratulations Billy & Team!

Mt. Rainier: August 15th Summit!

August 15, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Geoff Schellens, Mike Walter

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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Congrats, Ben!

Posted by: Chris on 8/17/2012 at 8:31 pm

It truly was an honor to summit with my team. Thanks RMI!

Posted by: Bryan Loe on 8/17/2012 at 9:06 am

Kilimanjaro: Mark Tucker & Team Visit Lake Manyara

August 14, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker here checking in from Kirurumo, a luxury tented lodge. Half of the team began their journey homeward bound. We wish them all the best on their travels. We stopped at Lake Manyara for some safari game viewing and ended up here. We are about a quarter of the way to Ngorongoro Crater, so a little bit of a drive tomorrow, but more safari in our near future. A luxury tented camp once again doesn’t look like anything on the mountain and everybody is enjoying it. All is good, having a blast. Wish you were all here

Mark Tucker and Team checking in from Kirurumo

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Did you get close enough to see the flamingos?

Posted by: Carl and Cindy on 8/14/2012 at 4:44 pm

Steve, the hippos are huge. Apparently the hippos are
are not bothered by people being nearby.

Mom

Posted by: Darlene Fox on 8/14/2012 at 4:11 pm

Mt Rainier: August 14th Summit!

August 14, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climbs August 11 - 14, 2012 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams reported a beautiful day with 25-30 mph winds and clear skies. RMI Guides Brent Okita, Tim Hardin and Andres Marin started down from the crater rim with their teams around 7:30 a.m. They will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise later this afternoon. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise crew moved to 9,000' on Monday and set up camp where they will remain until Wednesday morning. They watched a beautiful sunset last night. Today the team practiced fixed line travel on a 60 degree slope and are currently hanging out in crevasses. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

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Great job Paradise crew! Danielle, I’m so proud of you (little sis). I hope the weather continues to be awesome for you all. Be safe and savor the scenery…God be with you all.

Posted by: Tisha on 8/16/2012 at 7:40 am

Good luck on your summit climb in the morning Paradise crew.
We hope for more great weather! God bless you and a safe return.
Love you Danni

Posted by: sam on 8/15/2012 at 7:16 pm