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Ecuador: Walter & Team Ready for Chimborazo Summit Bid

July 14, 2013

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Mike Walter called today at 11:15am PST. The nearby volcano Tungurahua erupted yesterday. They are OK and received some spectacular views from the event. Tungurahua is on the opposite side of Chimborazo relative to the groups camp. While there was a lot of ash wrapping Chimborazo yesterday it is all below them in the clouds today. Mike and team are preparing for their summit attempt later tonight/early tomorrow morning. Mike said he will do his best to call from the summit. Wish them luck! RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Anna, I heard that only two of the team summited. Did not hear which two. It was a very long ascent, 10hrs and another 9 to get back down. All made it back to camp. They are on their way to Quito now, so I am sure you will hear soon.

Posted by: Paula Hall on 7/16/2013 at 6:38 am

It has been 48 hours since i last heard about our climbing team. Are there any family members who have heard from them? I would appreciate an update,
Thank you Anna Satterfield

Posted by: Anna Satterfield on 7/16/2013 at 5:44 am

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North Cascades: Forbidden Peak Teams Summit!

July 14, 2013

Posted by: Jake Beren, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Both RMI Forbidden Peak teams reached the summit yesterday! After a leisurely breakfast, they hiked out to the trailhead, sorted gear and bid farewell. A glorious four-day program in the North Cascades! RMI Guides Jake Beren and Eric Frank

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Post-Climb Celebration

July 14, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Success feels good, and we soaked it up by relaxing around our hotel today. The team spent most of the day close to the hotel on our iPhones and visiting the local market for a few trinkets. We wrapped up the day with our post climb celebration dinner at a nearby cafe. We had a Russian BBQ with wonderful soup and a potato salad. The team received summit certificates from our outfitter and from RMI, and made a few toast with a little vodka too. Everyone is doing great and are looking forward to seeing St. Petersburg in the upcoming days. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

Mt. McKinley: Hahn & Team Summit!

July 14, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Zeb Blais, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,320'

Saturday, July 13th, 2013 2:30 am PST Hey this is Dave Hahn with RMI's Denali team, the last one of the season. I'm on the summit of Denali, 20,320', on one of the more magical days that I can remember up here in 30 expeditions. It's really worked out great. We teamed up with some of our good friends from Alaska Mountaineering School and Alpine Ascents International. Great to be up here with good climbers and, like I say, just the most spectacular day. We stepped onto the top at 6:40 PM, and we'll stay up here for a while. It's very comfortable. There is maybe a one and a half mile an hour breeze and massive sun. Clouds are probably about 10,000' feet under us. We will get back to you when we get back to camp. We wanted to let you know that we got extremely lucky. Bye now. Sunday, July 14th, 2013 8:00 pm PST This is Dave Hahn calling from High Camp. We got back from the summit, no problem. We spent about an hour up there, altogether. I figure it took us about 13 hours and 15 minutes round trip. We left at 10:20 this morning and we got back about 11:35 this evening. Can't do a written dispatch; it's 1:30 now. After doing dinner and filling everybody's water bottles and all the normal chores for getting us in the bed. But we'll catch you up on the story in the next few days. The long days continue. This one was spotless weather but very long day. Tomorrow promises to be one as well going down the month. We'll catch up, and let you know how things are going. Thanks. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Dave Hahn calls from the Mt. McKinley summit.

Dave Hahn calls in from Mt. McKinley's High Camp.

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Congratulations on an amazing summit day! We are thrilled for you that the weather was clear and you were able to enjoy what must be the most spectacular views in the world! We are so impressed by the whole team. Anders, your whole family and tons of friends send their love. And kudos to the rest of you, especially Anders’ young tent mate Max—pretty impressive feat at your young age!

Posted by: judy and randy on 7/15/2013 at 4:39 am

woohooo! congratulations on your summit of such a worthy mountain. looking forward to pics and the story.

Posted by: michelle on 7/14/2013 at 7:41 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 14th, 2013 Summit!

July 14, 2013

Posted by: Tyler Reid, Bridget Belliveau

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Tyler Reid and the Four Day Summit Climb called from the summit of Mt. Rainier around 7:30 this morning. The team is enjoying the beautiful, cloudless day. They plan on spending some time on the summit before descending to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: July 13th Summit!

July 13, 2013

Posted by: Tyler Jones

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Garrett Stevens reached the summit of Mt. Rainier shortly after 7:30 am PT. They enjoyed clear skies and a new route. The teams spent some time on top taking in the views before making their way back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

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Hey Tyler, You helped me summit with my friend Chris Johns in 2009. I’d like to bring my son Nick (15 next year a boxer and crossfit athlete) up Rainer via DC route.

CAn you reach out and we can start to set up an expedition. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Thanks!

Posted by: Sean Fay on 8/22/2013 at 2:31 pm

Way to go Dave Meyers! Thank you, Tyler for always keeping him safe! Way to go “Team Pulte” and Tom….so proud of you guys!

Posted by: Amy on 7/14/2013 at 8:16 pm

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Ecuador: Walter & Team Head Toward Chimborazo

July 13, 2013

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

After a relaxing stay at Hosteria La Cienega, we're travelling south towards our next climbing destination, Chimborazo. At 6,310 meters, Chimborazo is the highest peak in Ecuador and higher than any peak north of it in the Americas. Due to the earth's equatorial bulge, Chimborazo also holds the distinction of being the point on the earth that's closest to the sun, and the point furthest from the center of the earth. Chimborazo will definitely test this team's mettle over the next few days of climbing. We will head out tomorrow morning and establish a camp high on the flanks of Chimborazo. We plan to climb on Monday morning and return to camp that same night. We call in to let you know how our climb goes. But tonight we're resting in beds again in the beautiful lodge, Estrella de Chimborazo, with great views of the mountain. Cheers, RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Enjoy every minute. Stay safe and know we are all thinking of you. Joan

Posted by: Joan on 7/14/2013 at 3:30 pm

anxiously awaiting an update and wishing you all the best

Posted by: Paula Hall on 7/14/2013 at 6:59 am

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Mt. McKinley: Hahn & Team Move Up to 17K Camp

July 13, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Zeb Blais, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Hey, this is Dave Hahn calling from 17,200 feet on Mount McKinley. We made it to High Camp. Huge day, beautiful day, great weather. One of the nice things that started off the day for us was we got to talk to Mike King. He and Will and Shawn had made it to Basecamp by this morning and they were looking to get picked up within a half an hour of our conversation. They reported good conditions down there and they had a smooth exit from the mountain. We were very happy to hear that. And a big happy birthday to Mike King and a thank you for all that hard work. We set in with our hard work right after that. It did take a long time to get up here to 17,200' because we had so much snow on the Headwall. If tomorrow is a decent day, we're going try for the summit. And that's it for tonight. Talk to you soon. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls in from 17,200 ft on McKinley.

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Lots of energy and positive thoughts from the other side of the world. Thinking of you guys today. Be safe and crush it!

Posted by: Kelsey on 7/13/2013 at 11:02 pm

Rock on! Hoping for good weather and safe climbing! ‘Welcome to the City Bra’

Posted by: Joe Cole on 7/13/2013 at 9:37 pm

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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Summit Highest Point in Europe!

July 13, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 18,510'

We did it! The whole team managed to stand on the highest point in Europe this morning. Everyone did a fantastic job of taking care of themselves and pushed hard in the thin air. It was a beautiful day for sure, in fact it was the nicest summit on Elbrus I've had. Not too cold and just the slightest breeze. We spent about a half hour on top then quickly descended all the way back to the Barrels. After a quick lunch, we packed up and made our way back down to Cheget to our hotel where everyone ran for the first shower in days. The team is doing great and are looking forward to some much earned sleep. RMI Guide Casey Grom and the summiteers

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Congrats guys, Reading about your climb was amazing. I can’t wait to start climbing those higher peaks. And Casey, I’m excited to meet up with you and Syd. Congrats again on the climb.

Posted by: Jay on 7/18/2013 at 9:53 pm

Congrats Larry and team!! Great job and the summit pic is awesome as well. Here’s hoping your already down safely.

Posted by: Paul Kinneberg on 7/14/2013 at 11:56 am

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North Cascades: Jake Beren Checks in from Boston Basin

July 12, 2013

Posted by: Jake Beren, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 6,200'

Hello everybody. This is Jake calling in from Boston Basin up in the North Cascades checking in after a great day of mountain adventure. Eric Frank wanted to let everybody know that they are working well on Torment-Forbidden Traverse and they were on the top of Torment, I think around noon today. Nice work fellas. Thomas Greene and I are out with James, James and Steve up out on Sharkfin Tower today and heading for the West Ridge tomorrow. So cross your fingers for good weather and we will be checking in tomorrow afternoon. That's it from the Basin. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Jake Beren calls in from the Boston Basin Camp.

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