Entries By christina von mertens

Great to follow you on this climb. Can’t wait to hear all the details when you return.
Stay Safe!

Posted by: Diana Boyce on 3/12/2015 at 11:12 am

Dom,
We hope you are safe and having a great climb to the summit!! Can’t wait to see pics and hear the stories ! We know you are taking it all in ! Enjoy the thrill!!
The Holland’s

Posted by: Ron , Peachy, IZ & RD on 3/11/2015 at 2:55 pm

Mexico: Beren & Team Moving Toward Ixtaccihuatl

March 9, 2015

Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Today we are headed out from our post in Malintzi and moving on towards Ixta. Luckily we will get a chance to do some sight seeing on route. Traveling to another country is about so much more than just trying to stand on top of a mountain. It is often the spaces in between the summits that you remember years after the summits fade. Here's to the waterfalls and markets, the small town zocalos (town squares) and random Christmas tree farms in the foothills on the way to the climbs. And we hope everyone back home is enjoying the in-between time too. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Mexico: Beren & Team Acclimate on La Malinche

March 8, 2015

Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 14,636'

A great evening of meeting the team included the necessary briefing, but more importantly a solid dinner. The next morning we loaded up our equipment from the hotel and started our drive into the mountains. Our first stop is the Mexican Olympian trainatorium,La Malintzi. Our team of wanna be altitude aficionados showed great promise on our first foray. Everyone shook off some jet lag and travel weariness and performed admirably. We made our way through giant ponderosa pine forests, eventually leaving the trees behind and gaining the ridge ofLa Malinche, an extinct volcano and our first chance to work up high. The collective wrist-mounted technology consensus put our team at 13,800 feet above the sea. Not a bad first day. With a start like this I'd say we've got a great shot at some good times in the mountains. Stay tuned as we push on through this adventure! RMI Guide Jake Beren

Jake Beren calls in from Mexico.

Mt. Rainier: August 11th SUMMIT!

August 11, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide JJ Justman led the Four Day Summit Climb Team to the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team reported beautiful weather and great route conditions. The team was climbing to raise money for Washington's National Park Fund, what a great way to honor our National Parks. Congratulations Team!

Thanks RMI team for your leadership, training, and providing a great, safe, adventure.

Posted by: Robert Jones on 8/27/2014 at 9:21 pm

I had an amazing time! Huge thank you and big hugs to JJ, Christina, and Alex for getting us to the top safely and for the training, experience and stories you provided us.

Posted by: Karinn on 8/13/2014 at 1:49 pm

Mt. Rainier: June 28th - UPDATE

June 28, 2014

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Christina Dale

Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams Led by RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Geoff Schellens reached Ingraham Flats on Mt. Rainier today, but due to poor visibility and bad weather they were forced to turn abort their summit attempt. The team returned to Camp Muir and have started their descent back to Paradise and will arrive at Ashford BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's team.

I can’t imagine the disappointment but am glad you are all safe. Can’t wait to see the pictures and hear the stories.

Posted by: Mary dearth on 6/28/2014 at 12:39 pm

Bummer! Know it was still a fabulous experience—Lots of love to Kirsten and Aaron (and Madison)

Posted by: Mary Simpson on 6/28/2014 at 12:19 pm

Mt. Rainier: June 24th SUMMIT!

June 24, 2014

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike Uchal, Christina Dale, Seth Waterfall, Mike King, Robby Young

Elevation: 14,410'

Early this morning the Four Day Summit Climb led by Brent Okita reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. Brent reported clouds above and winds 20 mph, and some new snow on the mountain. The team has started their descent and are now en route back to Camp Muir. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons Team led by Seth Waterfall reached the summit via the Emmons route at 11:50am this morning. The will spend a bit of time on the summit before starting their descent. Congratulations to Today's Teams!

Good job NS fellas! Hope you have some good snaps to show us - looking forward to you coming home :)

Posted by: Megan on 6/24/2014 at 6:53 pm

Well done Andrew and crew. Suggest you take the elevator on the way back down. I guess you are the next guy to climb the mast.

Posted by: Herbie on 6/24/2014 at 5:48 pm

Mt. Rainier: June 13th - Update

June 13, 2014

Posted by: Tyler Reid, Pete Van Deventer, Sean Collon, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer

Elevation: 12,600'

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams Led by RMI Guides Tyler Reid and Pete Van Deventer were turned at 12,600’ due to weather. The team climbed into a cap and reported low visibility, cold temperatures, snow showers a couple of inches of accumulation and light to moderate winds. The teams are en route Back to Camp Muir and will be back at Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon. Congratulations to Today's Teams.

Will and Tim it was an honor to have attempted the summit of Rainier with you. Pete, I would follow your lead up any mountain my friend. You kept it cool and calm under all conditions, including me tugging at your rope at 12,000ft.

Posted by: charles on 6/18/2014 at 7:57 am

Good try Ted and friends. Weather can be the decider up on Rainier. The Top of the Cleaver is still high, and it is the crux of the route you were on. The mountain will always be there and I know you will go back. Hopefully, I can go with you again! Still a great adventure and a big accomplishment.
Dad

Posted by: Jim Daverman on 6/13/2014 at 4:28 pm