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Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Enter Kilimanjaro National Park and Begin Climb

September 5, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

A fairly smooth first day for our climbers today. We were on the road by 8 AM as planned and heading east. We made good time rolling down the highway under thick clouds. There weren't any views of Kilimanjaro to be had, even as we approached the Machame gate to the National Park at 6000 ft. As always, the gate was good and busy as a handful of other expeditions were getting underway on our same timetable. We were among the first to set out walking, at around 10:45. We never got rain, although the air was quite moist during the hours we spent in the thick forest. We gained elevation steadily and by mid-afternoon we were leaving the big trees and getting into a forest of giant heather. We came in to Machame Camp at 4:15 to find that our staff had been working quite hard on our behalf. A fully built camp was ready and waiting for campers. We settled in, met for afternoon tea and then dinner in our dining dome tent. We talked of the plan for the coming day, recalled the funny parts of the day we were ending and headed to bed. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Naomi, You are our hero! You just amaze us with all your accomplishments, but this one is over the hill!

G-d bless U and keep you safe.

Florence & Marty Jesser

Posted by: Florence Jesser on 9/13/2017 at 8:07 pm

Naomi..
Reading the daily blogs as we follow your amazing adventure. Have a great time and stay safe. Luv U a ton.

Posted by: Howard Katz on 9/6/2017 at 7:11 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 5th Climb Reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver

September 5, 2017

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Robby Young

Categories: Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,300'

Today's Four Day Summit Climb team led by RMI Guides Solveig Waterfall and Robby Young reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver. With the warm temperatures and smoke from wildfires burning in Western Washington, the team chose to make this this high point of the day. The team has departed Camp Muir and are on their descent to Paradise.

Machu Picchu: King & Team Tour the Urabamba Valley

September 4, 2017

Posted by: Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

This Is Mike, the RMI Machu Picchu group has all arrived with luggage in tow. We had a nice dinner on the main square in Cusco last night after a team meeting and briefing about the Salkantay Trek. Today we went on a tour of the Urabamba Valley to visit the Pisac Market and the amazing stone work at Ollantaytambo. The weather has been great, the team is adjusting to the altitude and excited about beginning the trek tomorrow morning. We will check in from our camp tomorrow evening. RMI Guide Mike King

Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Explore the Arumeru River Lodge

September 4, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

This was our Kilimanjaro kickoff day... but it was also our Kili catch-up day. We began our climb by sitting down as a group just after breakfast and strategizing. We went through our itinerary and discussed goals and contingencies. Then we checked each climber's gear and clothing for the trip, finally we packed and weighed each load. We had lunch outside under the patio awning as dik diks (smallest of the antelope family) roamed the grounds and velvet monkeys played in the trees. Afternoon was the "catch-up" portion of the day as we rested and attempted to reset our day/night perceptions to fit our new setting -about nine time zones off -give or take. We'd take trips up the Lodge's observation tower from time to time in order to look for Kili on the horizon. Clouds kept it hidden today though. Tomorrow we'll set out for the mountain just after breakfast and will relay a team picture or two as we progress. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Hi Mom and dad,
I hope you are having a good time! You are defiantly the coolest parents for doing this trek! Don’t worry all is well in Brussels.
Love,
Nora

Posted by: Nora on 9/6/2017 at 5:24 am

Curt, have an awesome adventure and stay safe!

Posted by: Kathy Goodwin on 9/5/2017 at 9:18 am

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Summits!

September 4, 2017

Posted by: Caleb Ladue

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Caleb Ladue led his team to the Mt. Rainier summit with beautiful weather and light winds. The team spent some time on top before starting their descent at 7:15 a.m. We look forward to congratulating them this afternoon at Rainier Basecamp.

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You are in our heart of hearts Caleb~Brave, brilliant… living life for all its worth.
Light and love to you dear one.

Posted by: Beth Beldock on 10/25/2017 at 8:40 am

Kind and dear heart… you are a blessed and precious soul, Caleb. So much love…

Posted by: Robin Reid on 10/25/2017 at 6:54 am

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Mt. Rainier: News from the Summit

September 4, 2017

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Today’s Four Day Summit Climb team, led by Casey Grom, made a swift ascent to the top of Mt. Rainier this morning. The favorable conditions and pleasant weather afforded them the opportunity to spend some time soaking in the views from the summit.

Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team All Present in Tanzania

September 3, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We've gotten eleven climbers -and their gear- through an assortment of aircraft and airports to the outskirts of Arusha, Tanzania. What with ample jet lag, it can't be declared with certainty that all are now sleeping at the Arumeru River Lodge, but all are now in residence (at 4 AM). In a few hours, we'll wake up to begin a Kilimanjaro adventure. It will begin with coffee and a velvet monkey or two out in the garden-like patio of the lodge. We'll eat breakfast (if the monkeys don't) and meet finally as one big team to figure out the start of our week-long climb to the highest point in Africa. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Go, Nao! Love you, girl. Sending vibes your way constantly. So proud of you. Hugs, smiles and cheers. cd

Posted by: Claudia on 9/6/2017 at 10:55 pm

Don and Jennifer, I’m in awe. CNt wait to see the photos.

Love,

Tina.

Posted by: Tina Mooney on 9/4/2017 at 4:43 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Mike Walter & Team Summit!

September 3, 2017

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Walter led his team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning! The left the crater rim on their descent at 7:30 a.m. Mike reported sun, smoke from the eastside of Washington and moderate winds.

Mt. Rainier: September 2nd Update

September 2, 2017

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams, led by Elias de Andres Martos and Steve Gately, reached the summit this morning! On the ascent the winds had picked up but now on the descent, it is calm, sunny and warm. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Reach the Summit of Mt. Rainier

September 1, 2017

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Hannah McGowan

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Hannah McGowan led their Four Day Summit Climb teams August 29 - 1 September to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Pete reported light winds and clear skies. The teams enjoyed the views from the summit before starting their descent. Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Congratulations, Chris!!!! What an incredible adventure… and an awesome accomplishment.

Posted by: Katherine on 9/1/2017 at 7:30 pm

On our way to meet you! Can’t wait to hear about the adventure :)
ILY

Posted by: Lori/Mom on 9/1/2017 at 12:18 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Summits!

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