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Entries By casey grom


Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Reach Hut at 12,000’

July 16, 2014 - 5:12 am PT We started our day at a reasonable hour with breakfast at 8 am, we had porridge, fried eggs, and of course plenty of the Starbucks coffee we brought along. :) After breakfast we finished the remainder of our packing and headed over the the gondola to hitch a ride further up the mountain to our new Base camp on Mt. Elbrus. Two gondola rides and one super long single chair lift delivered us at our new home just over 12'000'. Our new home is basically a retro fitted shipping container, they're brand new and rather comfortable. After we settled in we had a nice lunch cooked by our wonderful and cantankerous cook Albina. She's a great cook, but I think is a little over worked and runs a tight ship. After lunch we headed out to stretch our legs and continue our acclimatization process by hiking for a little over an hour and gaining well over a thousand feet. Everyone did great and we are now back at camp watching the evening clouds roll in and getting ready for dinner. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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So happy to hear everything is going well. Baby Patrick and I love you and miss you guys so much!

Posted by: Chelsea Miller on 7/17/2014 at 7:01 am

What a ride and scenery you must have had.  How does the container feel to sleep in rather than tents? Take care Love Mom and Granny

Posted by: Cornelia on 7/16/2014 at 4:15 pm


Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Acclimate in Cheget

All is well here in the Baksan Valley, at the base of Elbrus. We've settled into our comfortable hotel here in Cheget, which doubles as a ski town in the winter. It reminds me of Jackson Hole with Mt. Rainier instead of the Grand Tetons. We woke to a beautiful morning and finally we were able to get out and stretch our legs a bit. We made the most of the local ski lifts, (to save our knees of course) and hiked up the neighboring peak to start our acclimatization. It started off a little cloudy today, but eventually cleared for some decent views of Elbrus. After our ascent we headed back down to town for a nice lunch and headed over the local climbing shop to pick up a few last minute things. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing, getting our bags packed and just wrapping up another enjoyable Russia dinner with plenty of borscht. All is well here and we'll check in again tomorrow! RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew
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Casey,

You do get around!

Good luck and stay safe.

Art Muir

Posted by: Art Muir on 7/15/2014 at 8:38 pm


Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Arrive In Mineralnye Vody

Hello again Everyone, It was anyone long day of travel here in Russia for us again. We departed Moscow moderately early and flew southward to the town of Mineralnye Vody (which means mineral water) where we were meet by our local guide Alexander. We loaded all of our duffels into the waiting van and continued heading south towards Mt. Elbrus. This part of Russia is very rural and the countryside is mostly used for agriculture purposes, especially sunflowers! It has been heavily influenced by the Turkish and is therefore predominately Islamic. It's beautiful here, but it also seems a bit behind the times when compared to Moscow or St. Petersburg. The team enjoyed the views, had a little fun, but everyone is ready for some exercise! RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew
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Mt. Elbrus: Grom and Team Tour Moscow

Hello from Russia everyone! The team arrived yesterday, and after the long flights we took it easy with a brief team meeting and a quick bite to eat. We then retired to our rooms to sleep off the jet lag. Today we woke up rather leisurely, had a continental breakfast, and walked just a short distance to meet our tour guide at the Red Square and Kremlin. We spent the better part of the day walking around the Kremlin, Red Square, and the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. Along our walk we also passed by the tomb of the unknown solider and had a brief lunch at the G.U.M. After our tour we took a short break to do a little exploring on our own, or snuck off for a quick cat nap. We wrapped up the evening with a nice walk down to a diner to grab dinner where we enjoyed mingling with the locals and getting to know each other better. All is well and everyone is looking forward to heading to the mountain tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and team
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So happy everyone is having a good time so far!

Posted by: Sydney on 7/14/2014 at 11:45 am

Glad to see you are all smiles! Happy climbing.

Posted by: Mary An on 7/14/2014 at 9:22 am


Mt. Rainier: July 7th Update

The Mount Rainier Four Day and Five Day Summit Climbs, led by Seth Waterfall and Casey Grom, reached the summit this morning with clear skies, warm temperaturess and winds ranging from 5-20 mph. Both teams began their descent from the crater rim at 7:15 a.m. Congratulations to today's climbers! RMI Guides Seth Waterfall and Casey Grom
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Congratulations Wesley McCabe on climing to reach your dreams July 8th, 2014. Proud of you Buddy, Love Dad

Posted by: Roger McCabe on 7/8/2014 at 10:01 am

Congratulations Wesley McCabe on climing to reach your dreams. Proud of you Buddy, Love Dad

Posted by: Roger McCabe on 7/8/2014 at 9:59 am


Mt. Rainier: July 1st Teams Summit

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Five Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Linden Mallory reached the summit of Mt. Rainier earlier this morning. The teams got an early start this morning in order to take advantage of the cooler overnight temperatures and beat the heat today. While on the summit, the teams found it to be incredibly warm with calm winds. They are also enjoying a clear sky with views in all directions. The teams will descend to Camp Muir where they will refuel before continuing their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them in Ashford later today. Congratulations!
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Way to go!!! The Seahorses are proud of you all as well! Great job! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Safe travels down the mountain and home! :) Coach Jan

Posted by: Jan Allen on 7/2/2014 at 4:21 am

Another one down! Love you, Michelle

Posted by: Michelle Johansen on 7/1/2014 at 2:11 pm


Mt. Rainier: Four & Five Day Summit Climbs Reach Summit

RMI Guide Casey Grom radioed from the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:33 am with his Four Day Summit Climb Team along with the Five Day Summit Climb led by Lindsay Fixmer. The Four and Five Day Summit Climb teams reported great conditions on the mountains and a beautiful day with barely any winds. The teams were going to start their descent just before 8 am and will return to Camp Muir and then continue to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!
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Congratulations, John!  Very proud of the way set goals & focus to reach your goals.
Can’t wait to hear the details.  You have a BIG team cheering for you.

Posted by: Nelia on 6/23/2014 at 3:22 pm

Prayers have been answered for your safe trip and return. Aren’t you great. It is special to have a dream and fulfill it. We are so proud of you and your dreams and your hard word work to achieve them. Mark you be the man !!!  Have a safe trip home. Looking forward to seeing you soon and hearing about it. Congratulations
Love
Dad

Posted by: Nyles Eskritt on 6/23/2014 at 3:14 pm


Mt. Rainier: Four & Five Day Summit Climbs Reach the Summit!

The Four Day Summit Climb Team led by Casey Grom and the Five Day Summit Climb Team led by Zeb Blais reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 8:00 am PT. The teams reported clear skies and good climbing conditions with some chilly temperatures. They were able to enjoy some time on top today and began their descent around 9:20 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a short break before continuing down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb Teams!
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Congratulations to my brother Bob and his friends - you guys rocked it!

Posted by: Ed Sanborn on 7/4/2014 at 1:51 pm

I am so very very proud and excited for my brother Bob.

Posted by: Mary Sanborn on 6/17/2014 at 7:41 am


Mt. Rainier: RMI Climbers on the Summit!

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Lindsay Fixmer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:25 am PT. Casey reported winds ranging from 15-20 mph and clear skies. From the summit he could see clouds throughout the Ashford valley but reported clear skies above 6,000'. The team was able to enjoy an hour on top due to the nice weather. They will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb Teams!
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Way to go Ken and Jessie! Congrats on reaching the summit. We are proud of you two and can’t wait to hear about your climb.
Love, Jeff, Lee & Lauren

Posted by: Lee and Jeff on 6/15/2014 at 4:19 pm

Way to go Ronnie!  So glad you made it to the top!  We are proud of you!  Love, Mommy & Logan

Posted by: Lindsey & Logan on 6/12/2014 at 5:25 pm


Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir Reaches Summit

The Expedition Skill Seminar - Muir reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 7:25 am PT. RMI Guide Casey Grom reported a beautiful day with clear skies, light winds and cool temperatures. The team will descend to Camp Muir (10,060') where they will spend their final night on the mountain and conclude their training tomorrow with a final descent to Paradise. Congratulations to today's Seminar team!
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¡Felicitaciones!

Posted by: Margaret Amalfitano on 6/6/2014 at 6:11 am

Way to go Mike McBride and Seminar-Muir team!!!!  Congradulations !!!

Posted by: Pat Noe on 6/5/2014 at 12:19 pm

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