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Huascaran: Elias & Team Reach Summit, Return to High Camp

July 21, 2019

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Huascaran

Elevation: 22,204'

Hello, this is the Huascaran team. We are back at High Camp after summitting the tallest peak outside of the Himalaya. We reached the summit at 8:30 AM local time. It's been a hard day, this mountain is no joke. We are at High Camp and will plan on heading down as far as we can today. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos calls from High Camp after summit bid.

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Congratulations!! So cool!! I couldn’t be happier for all involved!

Laura

Posted by: Laura Bryson on 7/21/2019 at 7:55 pm

WOWOWWWW! Great job and CONGRATS! What an accomplishment! So happy for you all and such great work!

Kim K

Posted by: Kim on 7/21/2019 at 4:38 pm

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Carstensz Pyramid: Team Packs and Prepares in Timika

June 27, 2012

Posted by: Alex Van Steen, Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Carstensz Pyramid

Hello from Timika, Indonesia! It's Sara McGahan, I'm 17 years old, and you may remember me from 2011's Mt. Everest Expedition! I'm now climbing with RMI Carstensz Pyramid team. Today was spent preparing for the expedition ahead of us. We have organized gear, shopped for food, and protected everything in waterproof sacks or trash bags. This climb seems so different from any others I've done; For most of our expedition we will be hiking through a hot, humid rainforest with expected rain showers almost hourly. We must plan that everything will get wet, but we are trying to do what we can to prevent it from getting completely soaked. The culture here is also so different from anywhere else I've been in the world. There are many parts of West Papua which are still undiscovered. Some tribes have only been in contact with Westerners since the 1970's, and even now the people are still rooted in the customs and traditions of their ancestors. It is normal for some people to walk around with little to no clothing on, except perhaps for a grass skirt for the women and some shells for the men. Personally, I am fascinated by the culture here and so excited to further experience it. While it's easy to type this in a nice hotel with internet and buffet breakfasts, this seems like a one in a lifetime experience that I can't wait to begin. The terrain will be difficult both physically and mentally, but everyone in our team seems well prepared for the challenge and enthused for the adventure that awaits. We are catching a 6 am flight tomorrow to Sugapa and then headed into the jungle. That's all from Timika! Sara McGahan

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Hi Sara, wow that sounds interesting! Have fun!

Posted by: Candace Keach on 7/1/2012 at 4:02 am

Sara! I am so excited to follow your blog! I wish you and the team all the best :) Have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it as you go!
Much Love,
The Girl Talk Team

Posted by: Maryashley Whitaker on 6/29/2012 at 7:10 am

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Hold on at 14K Camp

June 12, 2012

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Last night dropped over a foot of new snow and the morning dumped close to six more inches. As we hide in the midday heat of the tents, the wind blows 50+mph in gusts. One minute it is calm, the next minute we brace against the walls of the tent as the wind tries to push them flat. After a few rounds of shoveling, we break for a toasted bagel breakfast, then more shoveling, building snow walls and hiding from the gusts. The sky has cleared as we watch enormous plumes blow off the Buttress above us as well as enormous avalanches coming down from the upper slopes. Other climbers and our team our able to enjoy the show, knowing that we are a safe distance from the action. The snow currently continues to patter our tents. We are hopeful that better weather is coming on the horizon. RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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From the beautiful island of Zakynthos,and a girl that knows what it means to fulfil a dream. May god watch over you and your team and bring you to the summit safely.On your next trip to Zakynthos CHRIS I want to hear all about this climb. May god be with you.
Love & hugs & kisses xx Janet

Posted by: Janet Mastromauro on 6/15/2012 at 12:51 pm

Hi Chris !!!

Hope the weather is cooperating for you and your team.
Take care and keep safe.

Posted by: Debbie Gaudette on 6/14/2012 at 7:47 pm

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Everest BC Trek & Lobuche Climb: Dale & Team at Lobuche High Camp

March 30, 2019

Posted by: Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche

Elevation: 17,716'

Hey, this is Christina Dale and team on Lobuche at high camp. We got up here today. Our Sherpas have set up a nice dining tent, a good cook set up and we are eating well. We did some training and we're hoping to get a little break in the weather and give the climb a go in the morning. Wish us luck. RMI Guide Christina Dale

RMI Guide Christina Dale checks in from Lobuche.

Mexico’s Volcanoes: Team Makes First Acclimatization Hike

March 4, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 10,000'

Hello this is Jake Beren with the RMI Mexico's Volcanoes Team. We are down in La Malintze which is just to the east of Mexico City where we did our first acclimatization hike on La Malinche today. Everyone did very well and we got up to just under 14,000' with good weather and came back down to a big meal and tomorrow we will head in the way of Ixta by way of Amecameca and a big breakfast. So, all is well here and we will check in tomorrow. RMI Guide Jake Beren

RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in after the team's first acclimatization hike.

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Aconcagua Expedition: Back at High Camp After Successful Summit

December 27, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,600'

"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. . . " After nearly two weeks of hard work here in the Andes, our team stood on top of the tallest mountain in either North or South America! Congratulations on a job well done. We had to earn it today, climbing through the chilly pre-dawn winds into a whiteout summit. Occasionally the surrounding peaks popped out, only to retreat behind an opaque veil that became our visual reality as we ascended the Canaleta to the summit. A fine day in the mountains nonetheless and everyone should be proud of a tough, safe and successful climb. Tomorrow we start the long voyage back to Mendoza, retracing the steps taken a few weeks ago back to civilization. Thanks for all the support from the homeland and we'll be seeing you soon. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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KATIE AND ADAM—Way to go! Have safe and beautiful.trip back to us.
Nancy

Posted by: Nancy Slocumcoals on 1/2/2012 at 6:42 pm

Trevor, congratulations on your speedy climb!!! Was that record time or what??? We all can’t wait to hear about your adventure!
Love: Heidi, Steve & the kids

Posted by: Heidi on 12/30/2011 at 3:44 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Thunderstorms Keep Four Day Climb at Camp Muir

May 20, 2023

Posted by: Andy Bond, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Andy Bond and Alex Halliday stayed at Camp Muir last night. The upper mountain was covered in a heavy cap with significant thunderstorms. Currently the weather at Camp Muir is sunny with the cap still hanging over the upper mountain and a marine layer sitting at about 5,000’. The team will enjoy the calm morning before starting their descent to Paradise.

Mt. McKinley: Hailes & Team Move to 11,000’ Camp

May 29, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

Good evening friends and family, We are all comfortably moved into our new camp at about 11,000 feet. It took us 2.5 hours to move here from 9,500 feet and about 2 hours to level tent platforms, dig our cook area, and retrieve the cache we established yesterday. Everyone worked hard to refine this camp because we are planning on being here for the next three nights. We will carry gear higher on the mountain, rest, and continue to acclimate. We will check in again soon. RMI Guide Walter Hailes

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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

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Mt. Rainier: Low Visibility Turns Teams at 12,500’

June 23, 2016

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Mike Uchal

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

The American Lung Association's Climb for Clean Air led by RMI Guide Win Whittaker and the Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Mike Uchal were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams decided to call 12,500 ft. their high point today due to high winds and low visibility. The teams descended back to Camp Muir for some extra rest. Later this morning the teams will pack up and make their descent back to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them back in Ashford later today.

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Great work but unfortunate for today’s conditions. Everyone did a great job this year training!

Posted by: Jason Lathrop on 6/23/2016 at 11:21 am

Great job guys- impressed you made it that far! Sasha says “I love you daddy- see you soon!”

Posted by: Diane and Sasha on 6/23/2016 at 10:58 am

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Mt. Everest: Sherpa & Guide Teams Check Out Camp 1 as Climbing Team Acclimatizes on Pumori

April 12, 2014

Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

Hey, this is Dave Hahn calling from Mount Everest. We're still doing voice dispatches. We don't have internet connectivity yet. There is hope that we'll have it in the next couple of days if they fix the cell tower down valley. Things are going well up here. Our Sherpa team and our guide team went through the Icefall yesterday. Some of the first to go through the Khumbu Icefall for this season. We went to Camp 1 and came back down yesterday morning. All was well. Today the climbing team, went to Pumori Camp 1. Pumori is one of the beautiful mountains around base camp. Of course we didn't go for the summit of that; it would be pretty technical. But going up to Camp 1 was good exercise and got us up to some altitude. It wasn't the best day for being out in the hills. It was kind of snowy and gray but we made a good outing out of it. And then had an easy afternoon back here at base camp, so everything's going well. The base camp is filling up. Lots of teams coming in now. So it's getting a little bit more like regular Everest season by now. All for today. We'll keep in touch. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Dave Hahn calls in after first time this season through the Khumbu Icefall.

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Nicole Lobiondo: Looks amazing and great job with Camp 1!!!! Go Nikita. Love you. Nic

Posted by: Nicole Howard on 4/14/2014 at 6:33 am

How exciting Nicole! Please return safely. Love Auntie Woo

Posted by: Cheryl Moothart on 4/13/2014 at 4:39 pm

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