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Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team Ready for the Kahiltna Glacier!

June 19, 2014

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 348'

June 19, 2014 - 11:24 am PT The team spent yesterday packing, chatting and organizing food. Today we arrived at the hangar and we're told to stand by...a few hours later we are still standing by but are loading are bags onto planes and got the go ahead to change into climbing clothes. Hopefully, we will be loading the planes shortly and our next correspondence will be sent from the Kahiltna Glacier! RMI Guide Adam Knoff

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Glad to hear you are all having such a great trip so far, lets hope it stays that way! I hope you are ever ready for the summit attempt later down the road!

(world cup spoiler below!)
By the way, you missed a nail biting end to the USA-Portugal game—Portugal came back in the last 10 seconds with a header to tie it at 2-2!

Posted by: Nick Iodice on 6/23/2014 at 3:55 am

Have fun, climb safely, enjoy the view!

Posted by: Susan Lampas on 6/21/2014 at 6:17 am

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Mt. McKinley: Adam Knoff & Team Arive in Talkeetna

June 18, 2014

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Lindsay Mann

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

June 18, 2014 - 3:00pm PT RMI Guides Adam Knoff, Lindsay Mann, Andy Hildebrand and Team have arrived in Talkeetna, AK to start their 2014 Mt. McKinley Expedition. Everything is going as planned for the team. They have completed their equipment check, met with the National Park Service and with good luck plan to fly onto the Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow. Follow along on the RMI Expeditions Blog for updates on the team!

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Andy, hoping you have good weather and snow conditions for your epic climb! We will be following you on your blog. Get er done!!

Posted by: Jerry Hildebrand on 6/20/2014 at 9:33 am

Hope you guys have a safe trip to the glacier have a great climb!
peter

Posted by: Peter Williamson on 6/19/2014 at 10:11 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 9th Four Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

June 9, 2014

Posted by: Tyler Reid, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Tyler Reid was able to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Strong winds kept the group from spending much time on top. As of 7:15 am they were at 12,900' on their descent. The group will take a short rest at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise later today. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: May 22nd Summit - 100% on Top

May 22, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Elias de Andres Martos, Bridget Belliveau

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The RMI Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir led by Casey Grom and Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning with 100% of their team! The team reported great climbing conditions and clear skies. The are currently back at Camp Muir where they will spend another night on the mountain and complete their skills training before making their way back to Ashford Basecamp on Friday afternoon. Congratulations to Today's Team!

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Very proud and excited for all of the members of the Team, but specially for my cousin Niño Frontera. Love you very much ❤ the kids are in wow!!!
Bucket list ✔.

Posted by: Celeste Gomez-Biamon on 5/24/2014 at 6:21 pm

congrats to nino & the team.!Enjoy the moment!

Posted by: herminio frontera on 5/24/2014 at 7:05 am

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Mt. Rainier: May 17th Summit!

May 17, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Casey Grom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. They are in the clouds with snow showers off and on and winds of about 10 mph. The will keep their visit to the top short and will be descending back Camp Muir. Congratulations to Today's Team!

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Wish you well and be safe and enjoy we love you.

Keven Padrenoss

Your Grand Parents George and Janet padrenoss

Posted by: george/janet padrenoss on 5/21/2014 at 12:05 pm

Wishing to my sister Carmela and my brother-in-law Max Brouwer all the best in this great experience, love you guys!!! xxx

Posted by: Mariana Pinillos on 5/18/2014 at 8:02 am

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Mt. Rainier: May 16th Summit!

May 16, 2014

Posted by: Kel Rossiter, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb team led by Kel Rossiter reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team will spend some time on the summit this morning before making their way back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to Today's Team!

Mt. Rainier: August 19th Team Summits!

August 19, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer braved the winds to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. After a short rest on the summit, the team began their descent shortly before 8 am. They will return to Camp Muir to refuel before descending to Paradise later today. We look forward to their arrival in Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations climbers! RMI Guide Eric Frank and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons continue to spend their days training. Today the team moves from their camp on the Inter Glacier to Camp Schurman in preparation for their summit attempt.

Mt. Rainier: June 21, 2013 SUMMIT!

June 21, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Solveig Waterfall, Nick Hunt, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Solveig Waterfall reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reported clear weather with a cap on the summit, and the new route via Camp Comfort great to climb. The teams spent some time on the summit and are now en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Wahoo! This is a day to remember, huh?
We are soooo proud of you!

Posted by: Vicky on 6/21/2013 at 10:17 pm

Yooray! Such an achievement! So proud.

Posted by: Gerri on 6/21/2013 at 3:42 pm

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Mt.Rainier: Four & Five Day Climbs Summit

May 19, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Tyler Jones, Tyler Reid, Mike King, Nick Hunt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Brent Okita and the Five Day Summit Climb led by Tyler Reid both reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning just after 7 am PT. Brent reported beautiful weather - bluebird skies without any wind. The low marine layer of clouds we are experiencing in Ashford tops out around 6,000' -7,000’. The teams started their descent around 8:30 en route to Camp Muir. They will take a break there before continuing their descent to Paradise. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Awesome job, so glad you made it! So proud of my husband Curt! Yaaaay

Posted by: Rebecca McCLellan on 5/19/2013 at 5:01 pm

You did it! Scott I’m so excited to hear you made the summit! You must be so proud! I know I’m proud of you. I can’t wait to hear the stories! Safe travels home. I love you.

Posted by: Nina on 5/19/2013 at 10:26 am

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