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Elevation: 8,500'

Hi everyone, This is the Mt. Elbrus North-side Expedition checking in from our Base Camp. Today we carried a big chunk of our gear up to about 11,500' before returning to 8,500'. The summit was socked in today but the lower slopes had mostly sunny skies which was perfect for us. Our group is 100% healthy and strong and everyone is having fun. We're going to spend the afternoon relaxing and prepping for our move up to Camp 1 tomorrow. RMI Guide J.J. Justman

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What an exciting adventure! Love the awesome photos of the climbing teams’ smiling faces and beautiful scenery:-) Have a great trek up and down Mt. Elbrus Ryan and see you soon.

Posted by: Cheryl Kirwan on 8/29/2012 at 9:01 am

Dave, taught the Crafton Academy yesterday and met your son, I’ll keep an eye on him for you.

Stay safe,
Frank

Posted by: Frank de Boer on 8/29/2012 at 7:02 am

Mt. Elbrus: Team Arrives North Side Base Camp

August 27, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Seth Waterfall

Elevation: 8,300'

We have put the adventure back in adventure travel! Today our team made the arduous and breathtaking seat of your pants four wheel drive ride into Base Camp on the North side of Mount Elbrus. It really was smooth sailing but the road demands full attention. It's a rally car racers dream. We have set up camp in this beautiful Russian valley. We took an afternoon stroll to the mineral springs that bubble out of the ground (Perrier and San Pelligrino eat your heart out)! However no one had the guts to take a dip in the enclosed mineral pool. The water is a balmy 40 degrees! The team has packed the packs with group gear consisting of dinners and breakfasts for up high: ropes, pickets, fuel and personal clothing. Tomorrow we will carry to Camp 1 and return to base. I have to get going, tonight Seth and I rock/paper/scissored for who gets to make chow...I lost. Get ready for chili cheese hot dogs with southern quesadillas! RMI Guide JJ Justman

Mt. Elbrus: The Northside Team Bound for Mineralnye Vody

August 26, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Seth Waterfall

Hello everyone, it's JJ and Seth along with the 2012 Mount Elbrus Northside Team! We packed our bags and headed out early this morning to catch our flight to Mineralnye Vody. It was then a full day of grocery shopping, sorting gear and packing all our expedition gear. We will have a long, adventurous drive to base camp on the north side of Elbrus. We will let you know how beautiful the drive is tomorrow. RMI Guides JJ Justman and Seth Waterfall

Mt. Elbrus: The Northside Team Begins Their Adventure in Moscow

August 25, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Seth Waterfall

RMI Guides JJ Justman, Seth Waterfall and the Elbrus Northside team begin their journey in Moscow with a city tour before leaving for the mountains tomorrow.

Mt. Rainier: August 19th Update

August 19, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Summit! Today’s Mt. Rainier teams led by Seth Waterfall and Geoff Schellens reached the top! The teams were in a heavy cloud cap with light winds. Report from Camp Muir is 10 - 15 mph winds, sporadic rain from the southwest but clearing. Both summit climb teams began their descent by 7:40 a.m. RMI Guide Billy Nugent is starting the Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons and is at Rainier Basecamp today for their technical training.

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Daniel, I love your passion… I appreciate you… enjoy… you deserve it. 300ft. all my love, jennifer

Posted by: Jennifer Penn on 8/19/2012 at 3:22 pm

Congrats to all Lisa and C J yahoo! Safe trip down

Posted by: Bob Pospischil on 8/19/2012 at 11:26 am

Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Enjoy Last Day in Africa

August 12, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Jambo! We are back in Arusha getting our last minute shopping in. Today's game viewing in Tarangire was excellent. We started with several close ups of elephant families and then, right before we exited the park, we came upon a pride of lions that was stalking a herd of wildebeests. The lions made several runs at the wildebeests but did not make any kills. It was still really cool to see the big cats in action though. After we finish shopping we will head back to the Dik Dik to clean up and then it's off to the airport for our flights home. It's been a great trip and today was the icing on the cake. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Kilimanjaro: Seth and Team on way to Tarangire National Park

August 11, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Hello Everyone, This is RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checking in on our way to Tarangire National Park. It's our last full day on safari. Tonight we'll stay at Kikoti Camp, a remote safari camp on the far side of the park. Tomorrow we'll start our journey home.

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Keep up the good work Seth

Posted by: Bob johnson on 8/11/2012 at 7:48 pm

Tamara,
I am so proud of you!!!! You rocked Mt. Kilimanjaro! When you set out to do something,
you always do it well! Have a safe trip home and can’t wait to see you!

Posted by: Jenn Alvarado on 8/11/2012 at 7:21 pm

Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Visit Maasai Village

August 10, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

We're half way through the second day of safari and we are off to a great start. We had an early breakfast at our safari lodge and then drive to Ngorongoro crater. Before entering the crater we visited a Maasai village. Once inside the crater we got lucky and have been able to see some of the big cats. We're about to have lunch now and then we'll do some more game viewing. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team See Many Animals at Lake Manyara

August 9, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

This is Seth checking in from the shores of Lake Manyara. We have officially started our safari! We had a nice morning at the hotel. Then said goodbye to Matt, who is headed home, and drove out to the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Once in the national park we started our game viewing with what Eddie calls 'bamboons'. We've also seen elephants, water buffalo, giraffes and many others. It's a great warm up for our visit to Ngorongoro crater tomorrow. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Hi Tamara-
I’m so excited for you! Have fun and be safe!
Jo

Posted by: Jo Guscott on 8/9/2012 at 7:09 pm

Hi Tamara and Jerry,

Glad to see that you and the team are relaxing after your climbing adventure. Tamara, that’s a great shot of you and the elephant. We’re looking forward to seeing your photos.

xoxo,
Marty and Ron

Posted by: Marty & Ron on 8/9/2012 at 6:27 pm

Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Safely Off the Mountain

August 8, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

We're back at the hotel!!! We awoke early this morning and everyone was psyched to get on the trail. The thought of a hot shower and a cold beer was all it took to motivate the group. After a wrap up ceremony with our crew we dispatched with the last few thousand feet of Kilimanjaro in 2.5 hours. Our truck met us at the national park gate and delivered us to the Dik Dik hotel. Everyone is now prepping for a celebration dinner. Safari starts tomorrow! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Great climb men, we too are proud of your trip to the summit…Hope you have a safe trip home.

Posted by: Hal and Mary Hayes on 8/11/2012 at 4:47 pm

Way to go to the Brothers Leonard! Eddie, the Pookas are proud of you.

Posted by: Jim Citrano on 8/9/2012 at 3:49 am