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Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Daniel May, Nicole De Petris, Evan Redman, Layne Peters, Jack Ritterson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb led by Dustin Wittmier and Dan May reached the summit early this morning. Dustin reported 30 mph winds and sun on the Summit. As the team has started their descent it has gotten quite hazy and clouds are rolling in.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Lacie Smith, Arianna Drechsler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Good morning ,
We reached the summit of Mt. Baker at 9:15pm last night!
Our team is enjoying coffee and views at the moment, while also reminiscing on the shooting stars we saw last night on the descent. We will be packing up camp and descending later this afternoon.
RMI Guide Lacie Smith & Team
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The team is getting good at getting packed up and being ready to climb after breakfast. We left camp early to avoid some of the crowds we encountered on Barranco Wall. Although many in the team were anxious about this climb, everyone crushed it this morning! Our local guides were on it too, helping me spot the more challenging parts and coach those who needed a little more guidance. Our wonderful camp staff were at the top to celebrate our ascent with tea, chips, popcorn and shortbread biscuits.
Arriving at Karanga Camp we were treated to a hot lunch: Breaded pork cutlets. German potato salad, hot cucumber soup was on the menu, with banana fritters and apple tarts for dessert. Mmmmm. Now, a siesta before teatime and dinner. Yeah, tough life here at 13,100'!
One day closer to the summit!!!
RMI Guide Brent Okita & Team
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
So excited for you Carrie and Jeff. Looks like an amazing adventure!!
Posted by: Tammy Johnson on 8/3/2024 at 6:14 am
It looks appropriately chilly and rather treacherous!! So proud of you, Carrie and Jeff.
Posted by: Sherry Kennedy on 8/2/2024 at 1:56 pm
Thursday, August 1, 2024
What a spectacular day! The weather and temps have been perfect. Our gradual grind up the Shira Plateau took a while as we were pacing ourselves for the long run. Our goal: Lava Tower at 15,200'. A new altitude record for most of the group. Lunch, or course, was prepared and served to us when we got there. Quite a few of us felt the elevation and were happy to just lie down. The descent to Barranco Camp revived many of us. We're psyched for tomorrow's big climb up the Barranco Wall!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
You are amazing Kayla climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure of a life time.
Maxine
Posted by: Maxine Byrnes on 8/1/2024 at 6:24 pm
Your trip looks amazing Alan! So happy for you all. What a fantastic life-changing experience :) Good luck tomorrow!
Posted by: Brenda Cowe on 8/1/2024 at 2:37 pm
Posted by: Drew O’Brien, Erika Birkeland, Hannah Blum, Robert Whyte
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,500'
Good Morning,
Last night after the move to Camp Schurman the team elected to split into a group focused on advanced climbing/crevasse rescue skills and a summit team.
The summit team woke around 10pm for their summit push. After dealing with warm nighttime temps, isothermal snow, and punching through multiple snow bridges the team decided to turn around at about 10,500.
All team members are now back in camp beginning a day of ice climbing, glacial navigation and crevasse rescue training.
RMI Guide Drew O'Brien
PC: Drew O'Brien
Posted by: Joe Hoch, George Hedreen, Dylan Anderson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb July 29 - 1 August led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch, George Hedreen and Dylan Anderson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The weather is beautiful and the team climbed well. They are currently on the descent to Camp Muir. They will continue down to Paradise later today and conclude their adventure.
Nice work team!
Congratulations to you all!
I’m so happy for you!
Great work Dave M!
Posted by: Wendy on 8/1/2024 at 11:00 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Christina Dale, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The All Women's team July 29 - 1 August led by RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Christina Dale and Bailey Servais reached the summit around 5 am today. It's a beautiful blue-bird day. The team is currently on their descent to Camp Muir. They will make a short stop at Camp Muir before continuning down the Muir Snowfield to Paradise later today.
Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to all!
Especially Jen & Isabelle!!
So very proud!
Posted by: Joal Johnson Tolmie on 8/1/2024 at 9:04 am
CONGRATS, HALLIE!!!!!!
Posted by: Siobhan on 8/1/2024 at 8:33 am
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The route to Shira Camp is interesting and beautiful. The sharp ascent out of camp wakes the body to the challenges ahead. The wonderful views of Mt Meru and the lowlands below us highlight the cool rock formations we need to climb and traverse to get to the Shira Plateau. The view of Kilimanjaro's summit with her sadly disappearing glaciers get closer and more evocative as we get higher and higher. The team is doing well as the camp staff do their best to fatten us up for the summit in a few days. At 12,500' we are getting our first taste of real altitude, and are tactics for dealing with it are working well. Tonight will be the first of a few chilly nights, but our bodies are gradually acclimating to it, as to mountain life in general. We're looking forward to a big day tomorrow. 15,200' will be an altitude record for many. Next: Barranco Camp! Good night!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
So proud of you Myriam! You got this! Keep pushing and have fun!!!
Love Randy
Posted by: Randy Seay on 7/31/2024 at 6:54 pm
Way to go Kayla! So excited to hear about your adventure when you return.
Posted by: Mike Byrnes on 7/31/2024 at 4:51 pm
Posted by: Steve Gately, Mike Bennett, Nick Sinapius, Tom Skoog, Evan Redman, Miles Watson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 27 - 31 led by RMI Guides Steve Gately, Nick Sinapius and Mike Bennett, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 5:15 am. The team is currently around 13,000' on their descent. The weather is clear and calm. The teams will return to Camp Muir, then take a bit of time before continuing the remaining 4.5 miles down to Camp Muir. They will conclude their program this afternoonw with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Way to go Sam! We are so proud of you.
Posted by: Linda Freed on 7/31/2024 at 12:30 pm
Congratulations to the team and high fives to Ashley and Orville.
Posted by: Patty Christensen on 7/31/2024 at 11:38 am
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Machame camp! The day was perfect for our hike to camp just below 10,000'. As the giant Heather replaced the canopy of the rain forest, the sun turned. We have great weather here with a view of the summit of Kili we rarely see through the clouds.
Our chefs worked their magic and beautifully replaced the energy we burned getting here. Now it's time for bed. We're all sleepy from our early start.
Good night!
RMI Guide Brent Okita and Team
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
I’m so amazed by you Kayla! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure! Hope all of you are having an amazing time!
Posted by: stephanie psick on 8/1/2024 at 7:38 am
Look at you guys go! We knew Jeff could do this but I’m SO PROUD OF YOU! What a role model. GO CARRIE! Stay safe both of you!
Posted by: Annette Reaves on 7/31/2024 at 11:50 am
Way to go Jake and Dalton!!! So proud of you!
Posted by: Carman Dice on 8/4/2024 at 7:45 pm
Yeehaw! Great work everyone.
Posted by: Benjamin G on 8/2/2024 at 2:40 pm
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