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Entries By zeb blais


Peru Seminar: Blais Calls In From Pisco Oeste

This is Zeb Blais and team checking in from 16,000-foot, Moraine Camp on Pisco Oeste. We had a great day today moving up to camp- pretty leisurely. We are now tucked in, fueled up and ready to make a charge on Pisco Oeste early in the morning. So we'll check in when we get back. Until then. RMI Guide Zeb Blais


RMI Guide Zeb Blais checking in from Pisco Oeste, Peru.

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Zeb, hope you and the team are enjoying yourselves - safe climbing and looking forward to hearing about this one when you are back!

Posted by: C. Riordan on 8/18/2016 at 7:11 am


Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Move to Pisco Oeste

After a brief layover in Huaraz to shower, shave and eat a few meals at low elevation we're back at it. Today we moved up to 15,300' Pisco Oeste Base Camp. While we waited for our burros and arrieros to deliver our gear, we took a short detour to Refugio Peru just above our camp. By the time we had finished off some cappuccino and chocolate cake, our burros had arrived and it was time to set camp. Our camp lies in a beautiful alpine meadow surrounded by the massive peaks of Huandoy, Huascaran, Yanapaccha and our objective, Pisco Oeste. We're primed to pack up tomorrow and move to our high camp before our summit attempt the following day. The team is doing great and we're fired up for our next summit bid. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Return to Huaraz to Enjoy Creature Comforts Before Next Climb

We packed up camp and left the beauties of the Ishinca Valley this morning. Our thoughts temporarily shifted from climbing peaks to hot showers and real beds. Don't get me wrong, we're not getting soft here. We still have an almost 19,000' mountain to climb. But the creature comforts of Huaraz are certainly welcome for a day before we head back to the hills. Or next target is Pisco Oeste in the Llanganuco valley. We're feeling strong and we're ready for the challenge. These are a few photos from the last few days in Ishinca. Photos by Zeb Blais. Enjoy. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Hello to Steve Odom and the rest of the team! Hope the trip is going well!!!
Sayuri

Posted by: Sayuri Jinadasa on 8/17/2016 at 6:10 am

In awe of you all as I follow this incredible journey! Enjoy the respite…the next climb awaits!

Posted by: Judy Mileto on 8/16/2016 at 9:25 am


Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Summit Nevado Urus

Our team wasn't feeling 100% when we woke at 3:30 this morning, but our team couldn't be held down. At 10 am our entire team was sitting on the summit of Nevado Urus. Zero wind, full sun, incredible views all around. This team has shown great strength and has supported one another through the entire journey. It was a tough day, but we pushed ourselves and ended up with a spectacular experience and one of the most beautiful summits we've seen. Tomorrow we will be packing early and heading back to Huaraz. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Congratulations on making it to the summit of Nevado Uris.  It’s encouraging to hear that, although the team wasn’t feeling 100% early in the morning, you showed great support for one another and were rewarded with an amazing experience!  We feel proud and have great confidence in all of you.
Bonnie & Rick

Posted by: Bonnie & Rick on 8/15/2016 at 6:46 am

Thinking of you every day..have a great climb team be safe.

Posted by: Mary Lou keran on 8/15/2016 at 4:53 am


Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Rest and Train in Ischinca Valley

Today the name of the game is rest and relaxation . We're soaking up the sun, enjoying fresh ceviche and accomplishing some technical training. Panoramic views of Tocllaraju and our next climbing objective, Urus Este, are great encouragement for advancing our rope skills. We worked on crevasse rescue and fixed line travel in the morning, before allowing our brains and bodies a full rest for the remainder of the day. Tomorrow we'll be up before the sun once again for our final peak in the Ishinca valley. We'll check in again when we return from the climb. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Peru Seminar: 100% to the Top of Ishinca!

After a couple rainy nights, we weren't sure what hand the weather gods would deal us this morning for our Ishinca summit push. When the alarm rang, we zipped open the tent door. We were elated to see blackness punctuated only with gleaming stars - not a cloud in the sky! Our team got ready after an incredible breakfast of pancakes with banana compote and started walking under a blanket of stars. As we approached the glacier, sunlight illuminated Ranrapalca, the biggest peak to our south. We transitioned to crampons and tackled the Penitenteied glacier. After an hour of weaving through the rough surface, the snow smoothed out and got steeper on the summit pyramid. The climbing was great and our team navigated the steep final pitch and large crevasse to gain the summit. The entire team made it in good style! The weather held out all the way back to camp too! Everyone is looking forward to a well deserved rest day tomorrow. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Congrats on the safe summit! Looks like the weather cooperated and was a great view! Enjoy! Eli

Posted by: Eli Zygmuntowicz on 8/13/2016 at 7:54 pm

The starlit dome must have been amazing. Vicariously enjoying your expedition pictures.Love and strength to all…Phil and Laurie Brandau

Posted by: phil brandau on 8/13/2016 at 11:01 am


Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Enjoy Another Training Day

Today we trained on the glacier at over 16,000ft below Ishinca Peak. The team enjoyed the day and it was great for our acclimatization and movement skills. The glaciers are very dry at the moment which made for excellent practice with our crampons. We just got back to camp and were treated to cheese stuffed fried bread with fresh guacamole. Our cook, Helario, is earning his keep and then some! We're resting, digesting and hydrating before an early dinner. Tomorrow we're gunning for the summit of Ishinca . We'll check back after we return. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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I’ve loved reading the posts.  Wishing you all the best as you make the climb to Ishinca’s summit.  Can’t wait to hear how it went!

Posted by: Bonnie Bergey on 8/11/2016 at 6:22 pm


Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Training Day at Ishinca Base Camp

We are in our tents taking a little break before dinner. About two hours ago hail and rain caught us on the tail end of our training day at Ishinca Base Camp. Before the afternoon storm we took advantage of our incredible venue to learn knots, anchors, rope ascension and rappelling. The huge glacial erratics just outside our camp provided the perfect place to rappel and ascend on overhanging terrain. Just as we were coiling up the ropes to head back to camp, pea sized hail began to pelt us. We retired to our mess tent where we were greeted with hot chocolate and popcorn. We're heading back there shortly for dinner, hoping it's as good as last night's feast. Hilario our cook ended dinner with one of the best chocolate mousses I've ever had- it's going to be hard to top that! RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team
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Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Move to Ishinca Basecamp

Ahh how nice it is to finally be settled into a camp in the mountains. The lowlands have treated us well but this is what we came here for! This morning we boarded a bus and said goodbye to Huaraz and began our hike into the Ishinca Valley. Mule assistance kept our packs light and views of the Cordillera Blanca inspired our trek all the way to basecamp. We built camp in a grassy meadow at 14,300 ft. flanked by our climbing objectives for the coming days. We're enjoying a bit of relaxation and adjusting to our new altitude at camp, before the real training starts tomorrow! RMI Guides Zeb Blais and Chase Nelson
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Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Acclimatization Swim

Today was the most fun I've ever had acclimatizing. The team was feeling good and moving well as we made our way up to the crystal clear waters of Laguna Churup. The lake sits at 14,600' and is a perfect day hike to get some altitude in before we move to our base camp in the Ishinca Valley. When we arrived we couldn't resist the glacial-fed emerald pool. Within a few minutes most of the team was fully submerged and paddling as hard as they could to get back on shore. The water temperature was... Refreshing. Pictured here from left to right are Chase, John, Sarah and Steve. This inspired group of adventurers is back in Huaraz, packed up and ready to head into base camp tomorrow. Can't wait to get climbing! Until then, RMI Guide Zeb Blais and team
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What a beautiful color the water is! Nothing better than taking a cold plunge to get more oxygen. Sending blessings to all as you get started on this adventure.  Looking forward to the updates as this story is created.

Posted by: Debbie Z. on 8/9/2016 at 7:18 am

Well done all!  Looks like great conditions.  Enjoy the cold water and the big adventure.

Posted by: Dan Foster on 8/9/2016 at 4:11 am

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