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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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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Arrive in St. Petersburg

July 21, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Hello everyone! Today was our travel day from the mountain to St. Petersburg. It was a pretty long day with the four-hour bus ride to the airport and then a three-hour flight. It was a pretty uneventful day, but the team is doing very well. Everyone is happy to be here in this beautiful city and looking forward to our city tour tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Enjoy that beautiful city! From underground in the subways to the glories of the Hermitage amid memories of the long siege—it is a glorious city. So glad you are having a chance to visit it. MA

Posted by: MaryAnn on 7/22/2014 at 8:32 am

Down off the mountain and now you get to visit a city that many of my friends and relatives want to visit or have visited and think it is great. Have fun and enjoy Mom and Granny

Posted by: Cornelia Granny on 7/22/2014 at 6:47 am

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Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Arrive in Cheget

July 21, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 11,000'

Sometimes the most difficult part of any expedition is just getting on the mountain. Today, our Elbrus team got one step closer. We jumped on a flight from Moscow and arrived in Mineralnye Vody and then had a 2 1/2 hour shuttle ride to arrive in Cheget. We are now sitting under the glistening Caucasus Mountains that surround the valley. Some of our team are exploring the shops in town while others are sorting mountaineering gear. Thanks for catching up with is and stay tuned for some photos and video of this wonderful area. RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Mt. Rainier: July 21st Update

July 21, 2014

Posted by: Brent Okita

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

At 7:05 a.m. RMI Guide Brent Okita and his summit climb team were five minutes from Mt. Rainier's crater rim. The route work, completed yesterday, was great and well wanded. Brent also reported great weather. Congratulations to the team!

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Alpamayo: Elias and Team Climb to Moraine Camp

July 20, 2014

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 16,240'

Good afternoon, This is Elías and the Alpamayo climbing team. It's Sunday, the 20th, at 3:30 pm local time, and we have just arrived at Camp 1, or Moraine Camp, where we deposited a cache a couple days ago. We are turning into our tents, and we're going to start an early dinner pretty soon here, with the hopes of Col Camp, or Camp 2 tomorrow. Potentially we could be going for the summit in just 36 hours, but we'll keep you posted on that. Again, tomorrow the plan is to get to Col Camp, and we will keep you up to date on that, as well. Take care. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Celebrate In Cheget

July 20, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

We did it! We successfully climbed to the highest point in Europe. It wasn't easy, in fact it was far from it. We started our climb in pretty windy conditions and battled our way for several hours before the weather finally eased off. I have to admit I wasn't sure it was going to happen for us, but a big thanks to our local guides for working hard and to the crew for doing a great job of taking care of themselves. We had our heads down most of the climb due to the blowing wind and surface snow that continuously made it difficult. The team worked extra hard today to make it happen, wearing parkas and goggles nearly the entire day. We have finally descended all the way back to Cheget and just finished another wonderful meal, washed down with endless vodka in Russian style! Everyone is in great spirits and looking forward to taking in the sites and relaxing in beautiful St. Petersburg. RMI Guide Casey Grom and Team

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That is an impressive accomplishment. Congratulations!
Have a safe trip to St. Petersburg.

Posted by: Tamara on 7/20/2014 at 6:22 pm

You did it and I see smiles all over the place. I am very proud of all of you. Love and prayers Mom and Granny

Posted by: Cornelia on 7/20/2014 at 3:37 pm

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Shuksan: Walter and Team are Rained Out

July 20, 2014

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 7,000'

The weather hasn't cooperated with us the past couple of days, and we're getting ready to pack up and descend through the Fisher Chimneys, and return to the trailhead. It's still raining here, and we have a lot of climbing ahead of us just to get back to the approach trail. We'll enjoy the climbing, but we're also looking forward to a warm shower! We've done the bulk of the climbing on this route already, and only about 2000' stand between us and the summit. But there's no way we can move upwards in these wet conditions. We'll touch base when we're back at the trailhead. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Explore Moscow

July 20, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

The RMI July 18th Mt. Elbrus team led by RMI Guide JJ Justman gathered in Moscow on July 19th. The team explored the city on July 20th with a local tour guide soaking in the sites of the Kremlin, Red Square, Lenin's Tomb and more. Check out the video from their city tour.

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Good luck team especially to Steve! Stay safe and have the time of your lives!

Posted by: Danielle on 7/21/2014 at 9:04 am

Good luck to all team members, especially my good friend Cindee! Safe climb and return home. Have fun!!

Posted by: Dave on 7/21/2014 at 6:20 am

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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

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Arrive in St. Petersburg

Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Arrive in Cheget

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Mt. Rainier: July 21st Update

Alpamayo: Elias and Team Climb to Moraine Camp

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Shuksan: Walter and Team are Rained Out

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