Entries from Expedition Dispatches
Friday, July 13, 2018 - 8:07 PM PT
Greetings!
Today, around 7:45am, your
ESS-Peru Team was standing on top of Pisco Oeste! Due to weather yesterday, we made the climb from Base Camp at 15,200’ rather than moving camp higher on the mountain. The ‘audible’ paid off, and we were lucky to spend most of our 12-hour day of climbing under clear skies! The views from Pisco are famous in the Cordillera Blanca, as you’re surrounded on all sides by some of the highest mountains in the range. We spent a good while on the summit today, just below 19,000’, enjoying our last summit of the trip to its fullest. The climbing was superb to boot. The unsettled weather over the past few days laid down a fresh coat of light snow throughout the range. What a treat it was to break trail above 18,000’! After our climb, most of us settled into our tents all afternoon, recovering from our long day. Tomorrow, the comforts of city living await in Huaraz. We’ll send pics when we arrive! Until then, buenos noches.
RMI Guides Robby Young, Alan Davis, William, and Peru Team ‘Cuy’
The
Four Day Summit Climb July 10 - 13 teams reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by
RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and
Hannah McGowan. Peter reported winds around 20 mph and cool temperatures. The teams were able to enjoy the views from the summit with clear skies above and below.
Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 4:44 PM PT
Hello,
It’s an incredibly rare event to be held down by weather here in the
Cordillera Blanca in the months of July and August. The dry season here is wonderfully tranquil, for the most part, yet today, was a day the mountains were not their warm and welcoming selves. We had originally planned to move to high camp on Pisco today, but threatening clouds, wind, and snow showers kept us out here at Base Camp at 15,200’. Luckily, we’re acclimatized, and Pisco can be easily climbed from here at Base Camp in one day. We’re saving the energy of hauling heavy loads up high, and are going to make a go at it later tonight from Base Camp, if the weather allows, of course. We get really spoiled here with weather here in Peru for the most part, so is certainly out of the ordinary to need to improvise. Despite all that, we’re excited to go climb tonight, we’re well rested, and we just ate steak and French fries at 15,200’. Life is good! We’ll let you know how our climb goes tomorrow! Wish us luck!
Robby,
Alan, William, and team Papas Fritas
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 6:00PM PT
Greetings!
Our climb of 18,898’
Pisco Oeste has officially begun! We woke up in Huaraz this morning refreshed and ready to ‘tackle our day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.’ A beautiful 3-hour drive later, we were in the heart of the stunningly beautiful Quebrada Llanganuco, and made the short 2-hour hike to 15,200’ Pisco Base Camp. It didn’t take long to get camp built, and we even had time to check out the Refugio above camp on the hill. Naps and then a dinner of spiced chicken, rice, potatoes, and fresh pineapple hit the spot. We’re ready to keep this train rolling tomorrow with an anticipated move to 16,200’ moraine Camp. We’re hoping for good weather and continued good health! And as always, we’ll keep you up to date!
RMI Guide Robby,
RMI Guide Alan, William and Team
RMI Guide Mike Haugen radioed from Columbia Crest at 7:10AM to report that the Four Day Summit Climb July 9 - 12 was on the summit of Mt. Rainier. Mike reported a beautiful day with lights winds which increased at the crater. The teams enjoyed the clear skies and beautiful views before starting their descent from the crater rim.
Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!
The
Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons July 7 - 12 led by
RMI Guide Jordan Cargill reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning via the Emmons Glacier route. The weather is beautiful with clear skies and calm winds. The team was able to enjoy some time on the summit before beginning their descent. Jordan and team will return to Camp Schurman for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will continue their descent to the trail head and then return to Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's Emmons Seminar team!
This morning our
Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams reached the highest point in Washington in beautiful, clear weather. The teams also met up with our
Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons team that ascended from Camp Schurman. After many high-fives and handshakes, they all began their descent down their respective routes.
A great job by all teams!
Hello world!
We're back in the comfy confines of Hotel Andino in Huaraz City! We're indulging in the excellent cuisine here at the hotel, enjoying some clean clothes, and doing the "climbing gear shuffle" as we unpack and repack for our next adventure. Upcoming,
Pisco Oeste, a nearly 19,000' peak located in the beautiful valley of Llanganuco. We've trained, we've acclimatized, we've climbed hard, and we've learned a lot this past week; and we're ready for the expedition ahead of us! The adventure begins tomorrow with a beautiful drive and a four-hour hike to Pisco Base Camp at 15,500', before a move to high camp the following day. It's been a wonderful stretch of climbing here in Peru so far, and we hope our good luck with weather will continue (fingers crossed!). For now, enjoy some photos from our last week in the Ishinca Valley. More to come!
RMI Guides Robby Young, Alan Davis, William, and Peru Team "Cuy"
RMI Guide JM Gorum led his
Five Day Summit Climb July 6 - 10 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team enjoyed some time in the crater before starting their descent. They will return to Camp Muir to repack and then continue to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's Five Day Summit Climb team!
The
Four Day Summit Climb July 7 - 10 led by
RMI Guide Mike Walter reached the summit today. Mike reported moderate winds with clear skies and a cloud deck below around 9,000'. The team enjoyed a bit of time on the summit. They started their descent from the crater rim around 8:30 AM PT heading for Camp Muir.
Congratulations to the Summit Climb team!
Congrats to everyone on another awesome achievement!
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