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Mt. Rainier: RMI Guide JJ Justman Checks in from Climbing School

September 5, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

These are the days that I really love being a mountain guide. Sharing the beauty of Mt. Rainier in September can only be understood by experiencing the beauty of Autumn on Rainier. The wild flowers are popping in full color. The marmots are whistling. And despite marginal weather, the low marine layers really make the mountains appear luminous and majestic. The photos don't do it justice so get off the couch, push yourself away from the desk and get on out here! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Janet & Peter, Random says 4 hooves up for the summit tomorrow! Resting and relaxing at home, Gretchen says “I could have done the first 17 miles with you!” We are hoping the weather will be perfect and that you enjoy your climb to the top in the morning. Cheers!!!
Pat and Jeanne

Posted by: Pat on 9/5/2013 at 9:32 pm

Be safe and finish strong!

Posted by: julie grooms on 9/5/2013 at 7:57 pm

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Mt. Shuksan: Geoff and Team Recount Summit Day

September 5, 2013

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 9,127'

Hi all, Well we lucked out with the weather yesterday and made the summit of Mt Shuksan. If you had asked me our chances of climbing yesterday morning I would have said not good. The sky was very dark with heavy clouds hanging all around the summit, but as we started climbing they seemed to dissipate. Kirk and Harry did a great job despite being a bit nervous about the rock climbing necessary for the summit pyramid. We left our camp at around 7:30 AM and found ourselves smiling on the summit by 12:30. All in all a great day. Today we are resting and recovering during the intermittent rain showers and will hopefully get some more training in when we can. That's all for now, RMI Guide Geoff Schellens and Team

Mt. Elbrus: North Side Team Explores St. Petersburg

September 5, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Greetings from St. Petersburg, Russia. This has been one of the two days without rain on the trip and we are psyched! We really had a great tour of the city with our local guide Tatiana. We visited St. Issac's cathedral, Peter and Paul's cathedral and fortress, and the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood. Tomorrow we'll be touring the Hermitage museum and then taking an evening canal tour for the last day of the trip. Here's a photo from St Issac's. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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James and Pete…Different kind of summit…Did prez ask to meet the famous mountaineers - you and crew ?...Enjoy the sights…Best Waltero

Posted by: Walter on 9/6/2013 at 5:27 am

Janet & Peter, Random says 4 hooves up for the summit tomorrow! Resting and relaxing at home, Gretchen says “I could have done the 1st 17 miles with you!” We are hoping the weather will be perfect and that you have a great climb to the top. Cheers!!!
Pat & Jeanne

Posted by: Pat & Jeanne on 9/5/2013 at 9:23 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 5, 2013 Update

September 5, 2013

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Tyler Reid and Garrett Stevens were roped up and ready to go early this morning but the ensuing lightening storm and thunder showers kept the teams at Camp Muir. They plan on leaving Camp Muir at about 8 a.m. this morning and will make their way back to RMI Basecamp early this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams.

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Juli, Megan, and Wes,
Thinking about y’all and praying for good weather! Send pics when you can.
Much love, Karen and Steve

Posted by: Karen Ghormley on 9/5/2013 at 5:10 pm

Hi Wes, Megan and Juli—not sure how the weather is and how it’s impacting climb, but hope you are having a blast regardless. We have been thinking of you all week. Love, Jake and June bug

Posted by: KK and Bear on 9/5/2013 at 4:15 pm

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Mt. Shuksan: SUMMIT!

September 4, 2013

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 9,127'

12:30 p.m. PST : RMI Guide Geoff Schellens just called into RMI to let everyone know the team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan at 9,127'! Geoff Reported that the sky was dark and cloudy with a few sprinkles, but the rocks were relatively dry. The team has started their descent and will report when they are back their base camp. The have another day of training planned before heading out of the North Cascade Range on Friday. Congratulations Team!

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Casey Grom and team arrive in Africa!

September 4, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello everyone or as they say here in Africa, Jambo, The gang is finally all here after their long flights. Today we had our official team meeting where we did a round of introductions and had an overview of the Kilimanjaro program, shared a few stories and discussed all the gear needed for this adventure. Most of us spent the rest of the day relaxing here at the peaceful Dik Dik Lodge or snuck off for a quick nap to help adjust the nearly 12hr time difference. And just so everyone back home knows, we are about a 1/2 day ahead of you. Everyone seems excited and ready to go and we finished the evening off with another delicious 5 course meal. Stay tuned, RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew

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HEY!!! You guys look awesome. Missing you. Have fun and be safe.

Posted by: Tiff on 9/6/2013 at 8:36 am

great to see all of you GOOD LUCK LOVE DAD

Posted by: randy on 9/6/2013 at 7:01 am

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Mt. Elbrus: North Side Team Heads for St. Petersburg

September 4, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Seth here. We're all checked in for our flights to St. Petersburg. Today is our transfer day so there's not much to report. Everyone met up for coffee in the morning and the group had a down day while Pete and I cleaned and dried the tents and other gear. We'll be taking a red-eye to St. Pete's tonight and then we'll start touring the city tomorrow afternoon. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Mt. Rainier: September 4, 2013

September 4, 2013

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,300'

RMI Guide Billy Nugent led the Four Day Summit Climb to the top of Disappointment Cleaver this morning before encountering strong winds, low visibility, and precipitation. The teams have safely returned to Camp Muir and are getting ready to descend back to Paradise. We are excited to welcome the teams back in Ashford early this afternoon.

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We are so proud of you, Doug. All your hard work and training has paid off. Can’t wait to hear all about your adventure! Mom and Dad Hicks

Posted by: Byron and Nancy on 9/5/2013 at 6:54 am

Way to go Jack and Beth!!! Sorry to hear you couldn’t make it all the way to the top, but way to get to 12,300’!!! Can’t wait to hear more about it next week!

James Rogers

Posted by: James Rogers on 9/4/2013 at 5:23 pm

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Mt. Shuksan: Schellens and Team Enjoy Better Than Expected Weather

September 3, 2013

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

September 3, 2013 AM Hi all! Kirk, Harry, and I had a very nice hike into the low bivy site on Mt. Shuksan yesterday; partly cloudy, but completely dry. Last night we had a few light showers and then it opened up on us this morning around 8 - 9 a.m. It has given us a little reprieve but is now starting to rain again. We're relaxing in tents and hoping for another break this afternoon so we can get some training in. Everyone is in good spirits despite the weather and some wet boots from this mornings rain storm. Thanks for checking in! September 3, 2013 PM Our hopes came true! The weather broke this afternoon and we were able to get outside and get some training in. We're taking a break right now but will head back out and take advantage of the dry weather and train some more. The forecasts predicts decent weather for tomorrow so we may try to climb. I'll keep you posted on our that goes. We'll check in again tomorrow! RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

Mt. Elbrus: North Side Teams Returns to Kislovodsk

September 3, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Checking in from Kisklovodsk! We managed to get out of Mt. Elbrus Base Camp today even though the roads were a bit slippery. The weather had a bit more in store for us as we all awoke to thunder and rain early this morning. After breakfast we waited out the soggy conditions and with just a bit of delay we loaded the 4x4's and made the trip back to town. After a well deserved shower we met up for a great dinner. The next stop for us is St. Petersburg which should be great! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Entries from Expedition Dispatches

Mt. Rainier: RMI Guide JJ Justman Checks in from Climbing School

Mt. Shuksan: Geoff and Team Recount Summit Day

Mt. Elbrus: North Side Team Explores St. Petersburg

Mt. Rainier: September 5, 2013 Update

Mt. Shuksan: SUMMIT!

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Casey Grom and team arrive in Africa!

Mt. Elbrus: North Side Team Heads for St. Petersburg

Mt. Rainier: September 4, 2013

Mt. Shuksan: Schellens and Team Enjoy Better Than Expected Weather

Mt. Elbrus: North Side Teams Returns to Kislovodsk

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