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We opted to go for the summit today ahead of expected precip tomorrow. We called our high point a bit above the saddle. There is a large cornice along the summit ridge and loose, wet snow that was unstable. There is a lot of snow in Boston basin still, no rock to be seen along the summit ridge.
Our plan is to descend tomorrow am, one day early.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
On The Map
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck and enjoy the journey. Love to Andy.
Dad and Nita
Posted by: Nita Pennardt on 5/31/2011 at 7:31 am
Good luck and be safe! Love to Andy!
Mom
Posted by: Ingrid Pennardt on 5/31/2011 at 6:37 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
We hiked from the hotel to the parking lot in approximately 30 seconds this morning. Which was our climbing goal for the day. Then we shifted into Safari mode, driving out of Usa River at 8 AM. Saimon and Izach, our safari guides/drivers, had us through the outskirts of Arusha (population 2 million) and out into the arid countryside in about an hour. We cruised westward, watching Maasai tribesmen and boys moving cattle to water. By late morning we’d reached Lake Manyara National Park. We popped open the tops of our Landcruisers and stood up to search for wildlife. The park was a little sleepy today, but we saw elephants and giraffes, Cape buffalo and eagles. We drove along bumpy dirt roads through forest and occasional clearings to see impala and bushbucks, Dik Dik and vultures. We spied Hirax and banded mongoose, crowned cranes and baboons. There were monkeys galore. During the course of the day, we enjoyed a picnic lunch in the park. We looked up every tree for lions and leopards but came up a little empty on that score. Still it was a fine day of exploring. In the evening we drove out of the great Rift Valley and into the highlands to Karatu where the Plantation Lodge welcomed us with comfortable rooms and a delicious dinner. Tomorrow we’ll venture out for Ngorongoro Crater.
Best Regards
Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
Luv You! Take care we are with you everyday and are so proud of you. Go for it Nicole and team!!!
Posted by: Mimi on 4/15/2014 at 5:53 pm
Nicole Lobiondo: Sounds like a great day of rest. I am sure you are seeing many amazing things and views. Big hug!!! Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Howard on 4/15/2014 at 6:36 am
Brilliant decision, team and leaders: L’chaim!
Posted by: nsb on 2/19/2013 at 5:41 am
Hurray! Great job, everyone!
Posted by: Caroline on 2/18/2013 at 1:22 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
On The Map
Glad all is well. Thanks for the updates. Hope you guys are keeping warm, staying healthy and working a good strategy to climb among the masses. I have no doubt you are the smartest team up there! Hey, the Ice Doctors seem to be advertising that fact on their helmets, right?
Posted by: Josephine Johnson on 4/17/2013 at 8:44 pm
Wow! wonderful trip, All the best team
Posted by: ELIAZA MMBAGA (ELLY) on 4/17/2013 at 5:45 pm
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Matias Francis, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 9:49 pm PT
Today we poked our heads out of our bags just as the sun was doing the same above the eastern horizon. Believe it or not it can be incredibly hot on Denali, and today was one of those days.
We got out and up to 11,000' Camp in great form, just as the inferno hit. We set up camp while the glaciers around us reflected the long wave radiation, making it feel as if we were in a microwave. But regardless we got camp set up and got some time to relax.
It’s been a grueling few days and now we get to enjoy the relative comfort of 11,000' Camp.
That’s all for now.
RMI Guide JT Schmitt and the RMI team
RMI Guide Mark Tucker checking in from Kilimanjaro
On The Map
Steve, can hardly wait to see all of the pictures that
you have taken. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Mom
Posted by: Darlene Fox on 8/13/2012 at 8:00 am
Congrats! It must have been awesome!
Posted by: Kathy and Andy on 8/12/2012 at 12:46 pm
Hi Jon, Following your journey and as nervous as your mother. Have fun but most important be safe
JoAnn
Posted by: JoAnn Ingram on 6/21/2012 at 4:51 pm
Hi Jon! Yes ... it’s your Mama. I hope you are having an AMAZING journey. Please be safe and smart, as I know you will. I miss you so much and will breathe when you are back in Knoxville! Love you so much!
Posted by: Paige Conley-Smith on 6/21/2012 at 9:16 am
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