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Aconcagua Expedition: Team Moves to Camp 1

December 21, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,500'

Hola from Camp 1 on Aconcagua! We had a good stroll up to 16,500' under clear skies but with a fair bit of wind all day. The team handled the conditions very well and we made efficient work of the stretch. Once at camp we settled in, pitching tents in two big teams to make sure we didn't lose one of our precious homes. Since arriving, the winds have died down a little and our most recent forecast reflects our observations for the next few days! Looking good from up here in the atmosphere. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Aconcagua Expedition: Resting at Basecamp

December 20, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Hello from Aconcagua Basecamp, Today we are resting and recuperating at Plaza Argentina preparing to move to Camp 1 tomorrow. The winds look a touch rowdy up high, so staying here is a great call. This morning we had a leisurely breakfast and excellent conversation before a short stroll to stretch the legs. Hopefully the winds will cooperate and tomorrow we will be checking in from Camp 1! RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Rich F., Cannot wait to hear the details. Be safe!
N

Posted by: Neil D on 1/1/2012 at 8:02 pm

Congratulations!!!!! /What a wonderful achievement!
All your admirers need now is to see you at home.
It was exciting to follow the trek because it made it seem more real. Looking forward to your return.
Love Mom and the rest of the family

Posted by: mary doyle on 12/27/2011 at 4:06 pm

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Aconcagua: Carry to Camp 1

December 19, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,780'

Today was a good day for our team carrying up to Camp 1. The team climbed strong with legit loads to make our future move a little easier. We enjoyed near perfect weather again on the way up to camp, ascending the moraine up to a snow patch of penitentes before gaining camp. As we made our cache weather rolled in from the west and we got our first taste of how quickly things can change up here. Our descent was beautiful in the sideways snow squall that cleared as we returned to basecamp. Tomorrow will be a recovery day here at basecamp before we move onto the upper mountain. Now it's off to bed, buenas noches. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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DAD! This is awesome, I can’t imagine what your seeing and experiencing. Best wishes and Happy Xmas to you and the team.
One thing you always told me was “Lean into the spear.” Remember that when times get tough! love you so much and I am proud of you ...Love Bridy:)...

Posted by: Britany Fitzgerald on 12/21/2011 at 5:46 am

Richard: We are watching and reading every day…keep up the good work, sounds like you are all doing great. Hang on in those winds. mom

Posted by: Linda Robertson on 12/20/2011 at 9:01 am

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Aconcagua Expedition: Ready for Camp 1 Carry

December 19, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,780'

Yesterday we had a lovely day resting at Plaza Argentina and catching up on some sleep, sorting gear and generally preparing to go higher on the mountain. Though "resting," we were doing the work of building a solid base of acclimatization for later in the expedition. Without giving our bodies a chance to recover, we would seriously hinder our shot at the upper mountain. Today, well rested, we will carry a load up to Camp 1 at over 16,000 feet to prepare for our tenure higher up. Hasta la vista everyone. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Vinson Massif: Team Returns to Punta Arenas

December 19, 2011

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 121'

This is Dave Hahn calling from Antarctica our Vinson season ended today. About midday, around 11 AM, we flew from Vinson Basecamp back to Union Glacier. Today was a beautiful day out there, big blue sky all around, the clouds were gone and we had good flying conditions back to Union Glacier. The Illyusion came in this evening and my climbers should be getting to Punta Arenas right about now. I'm still in Antarctica; I am going to stay on for one more project down here to the South Pole. T.A, Mindy and Vlado should be enjoying Punta Arenas tonight. A successful trip all around. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in from Union Glacier.

Vinson Massif: Clouds…

December 17, 2011

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

The clouds and fog took over Vinson basecamp again today. There was slight improvement by late afternoon, but not enough to get airplanes moving our way. Our team hasn't been particularly worked up or worried by the enforced downtime though. Naps are popular, reading and mathematical puzzles pass the time. We went for another glacier walk today. Meals together never fail to entertain. The forecast apparently calls for better weather tomorrow. Fingers Crossed. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Sterling..following your climb via the blog…its great to read the daily progress of the group….Dave Hahn is a terrific writer! Dan and I are thinking of you and cheering you on to the summit.
XO Nadine

Posted by: Nadine Douke on 12/11/2012 at 9:52 am

Enjoy the rest! Hope that you all have a great day. Thinking about you. Love, Suz

Posted by: Suzanne De Maio on 12/19/2011 at 5:52 am

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Aconcagua: Team Arrives at Base Camp

December 17, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Greetings from Plaza Argentina, our basecamp and new home for the next few days. Today we awoke at dawn, had a quick breakfast and crossed the ice cold Vacas River before heading up the Relinchos River Valley to Basecamp. Some of us waded the chilly waters and the more sensible among us opted for a short mule ride. Good walking weather again made our beautiful approach quite pleasant; not too hot or too cold, but just right. Here at Basecamp we are enjoying a nice siesta before dinner and tomorrow we plan to rest and adjust to this new altitude of just under 14000 feet. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Katie and Adam,
This is so great to be able to track your progess!! Pictures are beautiful!! Hope you are having a great adventure!!! Enjoy it all!!!

Posted by: Carolyn Pugh on 12/21/2011 at 11:46 am

Katie and Adam, were still watching your progress. How very exciting. Hope it is more than you imagined! Enjoy, Dick and Brandie.

Posted by: Brandie on 12/20/2011 at 6:01 am

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Vinson Massif: Not so much happening

December 16, 2011

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

The clouds around Vinson basecamp lifted some today, but didn't go away. In particular they were stuck over the Nimitz Glacier and the approaches for an airplane trying to get into the Branscomb. There was some optimism this morning, what with blue sky over camp and Vinson's summit visible again, but it never quite got good enough to tempt the Twin Otters in from Union. Eventually they gave up on us and flew back to the South Pole to pick up more centenerary celebrants. That being a long round trip, our next window of opportunity to fly from Vinson would be tomorrow afternoon. We passed the day easily and quietly. TA, Vlado, Mindy and I went for a glacier walk in the afternoon to stretch legs. In the evening the ALE crew generously hosted a dinner for the three climbing teams. The food was superb... And we were all just plain happy to sit in real chairs for a time. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Aconcagua Expedition: Arrive at Casa de PIedra

December 16, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

A very pleasant day of walking up the Vacas Valley put our team at Casa de Piedra, the last camp before basecamp. The team is doing very well, enjoying the meditative beauty of this walk. We had just enough cloud and wind to keep the heat at bay and still have a stunning first view of the mountain as we rolled into camp. Tomorrow we'll get closer still and say goodbye to our trusty mules and take the loads from then on. But not without a rest day to set ourselves up for success. Buenas noches, RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Hi Katie and Adam, Happy Holidays!!!! I can’t imagine all the beauty and awsome sites your seeing. Hope all is going well, Stay safe and enjoy. :)

Posted by: Heidi on 12/26/2011 at 5:33 pm

Katie and Adam, that’s awesome. 16,000 ft. The highest I got was about 14,000, and only on a chairlift. Scenery must be fantastic.

Good luck and have a wonderful holiday.

Frank

Posted by: Frank Hui on 12/20/2011 at 1:28 pm

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Cotopaxi Express: Team on the Summit

December 16, 2011

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 19,348'

Hey everybody, this is Casey from RMI checking in from the Cotopaxi Express Ascent. We are currently on the summit of Cotopaxi with everyone! We are 100% today. It was a tough climb and took just over 7 and a half hours. A little bit of new snow, definitely some slow going. Everyone did fantastic. Not too much of a view right now. We're actually up here in the clouds and can’t really see much other than our little faces. Everybody is doing well. Our plan is to take a few photos up here and then start back to the hut. We will check in a little later on today. RMI Guide Casey Grom

RMI Guide Casey Grom calls from the summit of Cotopaxi!

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Congrats Everyone, I am not a big fan of climbing but I was excited to watch you ascend to the Summit and learned that it is truly a team sport. Good work and enjoy the next day relaxing. Love you, Billy C

Posted by: Sue Campbell on 12/17/2011 at 12:48 pm

Congratulations Michael! Stay safe!

Posted by: Betsy Moore on 12/16/2011 at 7:16 pm

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