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Congrats on the climb. D.H. you’re the energizer bunny of climbing. I can still see the poster of Everest you had in your dorm room and you saying it was a goal of yours. Few get to realize a dream, and that goes for the whole team. Somewhere out there you are inspiring someone. Don’t stop doing what you love.
Posted by: Norman Bradley on 8/4/2012 at 8:47 pm
Congrats Irina and team. Great job!
Posted by: Cheryl on 7/30/2012 at 5:28 am
The Mt. Rainier Climb, led by RMI Guides JM Gorum and Dan Windham, had high winds and new snow at Camp Muir last night. These conditions kept the team hunkered down at Camp Muir. Both teams began their descent back to Paradise at 8:00 a.m.
Today was the day! The day we would move from Basecamp straight to Camp 2, or Nido de Condores as it is officially called here. Unfortunately, the wind still did not want to cooperate and the mountain was still going to make us work for every foot of elevation gain. We walked up hill through snow, sleet, grapple, and wind gusts that made us wobble. When the wind came, we put our heads down and persevered making great time to our gear cache at Camp 1. After adding some “training weight” to our packs we turned towards Camp 2, walking into more and more wind and snow. Aconcagua really didn’t want this trip to be an easy one, not that any of them are ever easy. After 5 1/2 hours and 4000 feet of elevation gain we strolled into camp feeling accomplished, but tired and of course very hungry. By the time we put up our tents the wind was giving us a break, but the snow how now doubled its efforts and dropping 6-7 inches of fluffy powder on us in a couple hours. We were all happy to be warm and cozy in our tents watching the snow fall and waiting for dinner to help warm our bellies. Once again, everyone on this team absolutely styled an incredibly difficult day. Arriving in camp smiling and feeling well despite the thin air here at 18,500 feet. Tomorrow is a rest day and hopefully a sunny one at that!
Posted by: Alan Davis, Chase Halbert, Augi Fleer, Connor Mullady
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,600'

The Emmons Seminar began their summit bid this morning at 9:30. They were able to reach a height of 13,600' before weather kept them from safely continuing on to the summit. The team is working their way back to Camp Schurman where they will spend the night. Tomorrow morning they will pack up camp and start their descent back to the trailhead.
Posted by: Brent Okita, Eric Frank, Mike Haugen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats Lindella and team. We are so proud of you!Mom and Dad
Posted by: Linda Smith on 8/4/2012 at 9:20 am
Congrats to Mike on 100!! I was there on the summit with him and our team had an incredible climb together. Thank you to our amazing guides and to my fellow climbers for a great four days on the mountain.
Posted by: Cindee Teer on 8/3/2012 at 9:12 pm
On The Map
Spectacular pics of your Christmas vacation, brother Trev. I’ll eat turkey, you push to the top. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Stay safe. Love you, viv
Posted by: Vivian on 12/22/2011 at 8:36 pm


On The Map
Dennis - Go get em guy - looks like you are with a good team - best of luck - see you soon - Mom & Dad
Posted by: Norman Uhlir on 5/30/2013 at 12:32 pm
Gerald!!!
We’re all thinking of you and can’t wait to hear about the trip. All the best to you and the team my brother!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Arahill on 5/28/2013 at 5:10 pm
Gary, We are so excited for you! Ian and I love you very much! Ang
Posted by: Angela Rennie on 5/24/2012 at 12:01 pm
Congratulations Brad and Dave! We can’t wait to hear the story….
Love,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel on 5/20/2012 at 9:08 pm
Sounds like a fabulous experience despite the disappointment of not summiting! As an aside, a predator fan was arrested at the game in Pittsburgh for throwing a weapon in the ice - a catfish!
Posted by: Jane on 5/31/2017 at 2:43 pm
Incredible! Can’t wait to see photos!!
Posted by: Ally on 5/31/2017 at 8:26 am
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