Entries By mike haugen

The exciting expedition is now underway! Best wishes to all.

Posted by: Kathy Kikendall on 6/19/2019 at 6:24 pm

Wishing the entire team a safe and successful trip, and friendly skies!!

Posted by: Deborah Flinn on 6/19/2019 at 3:44 pm

Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team in Holding Pattern in Talkeetna

June 18, 2019

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 348'

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 11:43 PM PT We were excited to fly up to Denali Basecamp this morning. We hurried through breakfast and headed to the hangar where our gear was organized and ready to go. Even when we got the word that there was too much fog in basecamp to fly, we were optimistic that it would happen today. We waited into the afternoon when we finally got our chance to fly on. We got everyone and all the gear loaded up and headed to the mountain. About halfway there, the pilots could not find a way through the clouds and were not about to poke around in the big mountains without visibility. We thank them for trying and for using good judgment. We are currently in a holding pattern and definitely not flying today. Hopefully tomorrow will be our day! Fingers crossed. RMI Guide Mike Haugen & Team Siete

Denali Expedition: Haugen and Team Prepare in Talkeetna, Ready to Fly

June 17, 2019

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 348'

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 1:06 AM PT After a rainy arrival in Talkeetna last night, we had a nice day to get our massive amount of gear ready to be flown on the glacier tomorrow. Our meeting with the Denali National Park rangers was great as always and we were rewarded with 20 CMC's (clean mountain cans) to make sure that all of our human waste gets removed from the mountain. Denali is a pristine mountain and the park service does an incredible job of making sure it stays that way. We are scheduled to fly into base camp tomorrow morning. The group is hopeful that the weather allows us to fly at some point tomorrow so our adventure can begin and all of our climbers' hard work and anxious packing can start to pay off. Wish us luck! RMI Guide Mike Haugen & Team Siete

Best wishes for good weather and a safe flight. I think I am as excited for the team as you are!

Posted by: Kristi (AKA Tym's Mom) on 6/18/2019 at 5:52 pm

Mike and team,
Hope you landed safely. CMC sounds so 21st century. Lol! But hey, happy Denali is being kept clean. Everest peoples are trying so hard to clean mountain up, but it’s years worth of refuse, and the deceased. So basically, y’all have to carry your own doggie bags, I mean CMCs.

Posted by: Susan Moore on 6/17/2019 at 9:51 pm

Mt. Rainier: June 8th Teams Reach the Top of the Cleaver

June 8, 2019

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah Smith

Elevation: 12,800'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Hannah Smith reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver before winter like conditions and a snow loaded trail forced them to turn. Mike reported that the team is on the descent just reaching Ingraham Flats en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to Today's Team!

Wow, what an experience!

Posted by: Deb Scholey on 6/9/2019 at 4:39 pm

Hard to predict weather. But, y’all have good sense and used it. Congratulations on your accomplishment! You did far more than I could have. Step safe

Posted by: Susan Moore on 6/8/2019 at 11:04 pm

Mt. Rainier: Haugen, Nelson and Teams Reach Summit

June 4, 2019

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Chase Nelson

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb June 1 - 4 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning under windy conditions. RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Chase Nelson led their teams to the crater but didn't spend much time due to winds. The teams will descend all the way to Paradise today and we look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's climbers! The photos is of Mike Haugen's team ascending to Camp Muir on Monday, June 4. Photo courtesy: Skylar King

Mt. Rainier: Haugen, Van Deventer & Teams Reach Summit

July 29, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pete Van Deventer

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 26 - 29 teams led by RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Pete Van Deventer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Pete reported that 100% of climbers and guides in both teams reached Columbia Crest. Mike reported warm temperatures and light winds. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

Well done, Dylan.

Mom

Posted by: Brittany Kletter on 9/5/2018 at 5:29 am

Congratulations Michael!

The entire Garvey clan is very proud of you. We can’t wait to hear the details of your awesome adventure. To be honest, we knew if the conditions allowed, you would make it.

Dad and Mom

Posted by: Dennis and Kathy Garvey on 7/29/2018 at 5:34 pm

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Enjoys Gorgeous Morning

July 25, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen and the Four Day Summit Climb July 22 - 25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 AM. They enjoyed gorgeous weather and a light breeze on the summit. The team started their descent from the crater rim around 7:30 AM. Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!

So proud of everyone for the effort. Especially proud of my daughter Bri for pushing onward and upward to reach the summit with her hiking buddy, Ryan!

Posted by: Terry Drexler on 7/26/2018 at 7:05 pm

Amazing!!! So happy for all of you. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Enjoy the celebration!!

Posted by: Liz on 7/25/2018 at 10:41 am

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz Summits!

July 18, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

After a spending five days on the mountain honing their alpine mountaineering techniques the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. RMI Guide Mike Haugen radioed in to let us know that his team is climbing strong and the weather couldn't be better! The team is on their descent and will be back here at Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon. Congratulations to Today's Team!

Nick, I love living vicouriosly through you. I have never known someone so adventurous and I have the pleasure of being kin to you I’m proud of you Nicky Poo love you

Posted by: Aunte Dee Dee on 7/19/2018 at 11:42 am

Way to go everyone! You guys have certainly changed the completion percentages! Look forward to seeing you Friday, Nicholas. Love, Mom

Posted by: Judy Iannuzzi on 7/18/2018 at 11:05 am

Mt. Rainier: Haugen, Bond & Teams Radio from Columbia Crest

July 12, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Andy Bond

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen radioed from Columbia Crest at 7:10AM to report that the Four Day Summit Climb July 9 - 12 was on the summit of Mt. Rainier. Mike reported a beautiful day with lights winds which increased at the crater. The teams enjoyed the clear skies and beautiful views before starting their descent from the crater rim. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Home Sweet Home

July 2, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 348'

Monday, July 2, 2018 - 10:02 am PT RMI Super Crew 6 is safe and sound back in Talkeetna! I expected to be tired waking up early to head to Basecamp from our 11k Camp. I realized when you wake up at 11 pm it is either too early or too late to wake up tired! The tired came later. We had a beautiful night/morning finishing the 10 miles of glacier that delivered us to the airstrip. Denali gave us one more round of mini snow and wind before it finally gave us a moonrise and sunrise combo. We arrived at the airstrip just in time for the planes to start flying. We got all of our gear de-rigged and ready to throw on the plane when we were informed that the plans for us had just been changed and the pilots would be picking us up at the upper airstrip a 1/4 mile up glacier. Since the planes were already in the air, we loaded sleds and packs up Beverly Hillbilly style and made the trip in record time just as the planes arrived to bring us back to civilization. I really appreciate all of the hard work and great attitudes that the Super Crew brought to our adventure. Also, thank you for all of your blog comments and support. It made a huge difference knowing all of you had our backs! RMI Guide Mike Haugen and Super Crew 6

On The Map

It’s the Love of adventure that make a person put themselves through such a grilling trial.. Testing yourselves to how much your body and mind can endure… You All have “shined” through it all and I’m so happy for the guides and happy for the determination of all the participants ... They will all be looking for New Mountains to climb now.. You are Truly a Super Team ! ! !

Congratulations Lindsay and Matt….......I Love you and Welcome back to Terra Firma…

Grams

Posted by: Barbara Jones on 7/2/2018 at 8:51 pm

Thank you Mike and Hannah for your enthusiasm. I’m sure your strength inspired Gloria. I think you all made a great team, to welcome every challenge, or at least accept it. I just want to jump up and down to applaud you. Love,

Mom

Posted by: Michelle on 7/2/2018 at 8:49 pm