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Mongolia: Frank and Team Reach Summit of Malchin Peak

July 17, 2019

Posted by: Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mongolia

Elevation: 13,200'

Hello, this is Eric Frank, good afternoon. I'm calling from the summit of Malchin Peak, here in Mongolia 13,200'. It is a perfect day up here, our whole team is sitting on top, beautiful weather, light winds just enjoying the view of all the mountains surrounding us. So this is the first peak of the trip, hopefully not the last. Thank you so much for following along. RMI Guide Eric Frank

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Vinson Massif: Rest Day for the Team

December 7, 2011

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 9,500'

Winds stayed mercifully calm throughout last night, but just as we got hoping for the morning sunshine (it takes until 11:30 AM for the sun to get around the mountain and into our camp) the storm came in again good and strong for several hours. There was not any question of going ahead with our carry to high camp. Instead, we rested, which turned out to be quite pleasant when the cloud caps blew off the peaks and the winds quit. Just a lazy day in the sun, trying to drink plenty of water and get organized for going higher. This evening's dinner was relaxed and leisurely, the total opposite of our battle with the elements 24 hours before. Things don't seem totally stable yet, but there isn't much doubt now that we are headed for better days. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Enjoy Rest Day at 14,000ft Camp

May 23, 2022

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Erika Birkeland, Leif Bergstrom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 11:33 pm PT

After a solid bit of work yesterday, and due to the team going the extra mile on the carry day and going all the way to 14,000' Camp, today was a full blown rest day. We waited for the sun to hit the tents, brewed up coffee and made brunch burritos, and spent the day enjoying the fine weather. We spent a bit of time this evening refreshing our fixed line skills to prep for an initial trip up the headwall. That might be tomorrow, or we might wait, weather depending.

RMI Guides Pete, Erika, Leif, and team

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Thank you so much for the beautiful photo and news. Hope the good weather holds out as well as
your bodies, minds, and spirits. Can’t wait to hear all the stories. You all are in our prayers. Mom/Barbara

Posted by: Barbara J Corona on 5/24/2022 at 7:41 am

Any euchre tournements up there Stu?

Posted by: Jay Kessler on 5/23/2022 at 8:41 am

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team 100% Summit!

August 25, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

At 2:45 a.m. PST, Casey Grom and team were all standing on the "Roof of Africa!" As seen in the photo sent below, the weather was bluebird skies and everyone looks extremely happy. The team has descended from the summit and will continue down to Mweka Camp at 10,000' today. Congratulations to the team!

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Congratulations Jess!! What an AWESOME accomplishment! We have a bottle of champagne and something from Jay ;) waiting for you in Doylestown to celebrate!! xxxx Jen, Jay, Jane, Bob, Huck & Finn

Posted by: Jen Leventhal on 8/26/2013 at 5:32 pm

Congratulations Steve and Brian! What a huge accomplishment. Can not wait to hear all of the stories.

Posted by: Scott B on 8/26/2013 at 7:18 am

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Mongolia: Frank & Team Enjoy Well Deserved Rest Day

July 21, 2019

Posted by: Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mongolia

Today was a rest day for the Mongolia Expedition. After five days off constant movement a little down time was well deserved. We filled the hours by drying and organizing our gear, hiking to a nearby meadow filled with wild flowers and napping in the afternoon heat. Things were low key and each team member enjoyed personal time. A beautiful sunset capped off the evening and tomorrow we will begin our trek back to Ulaanbataar with fond memories of our time in this area. RMI Guide Eric Frank

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Chile Ski: Reid & Team Summit and Ski on Lonquimay

October 2, 2019

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Chile Ski

Elevation: 9,400'

Today we arrived to the base of Lonquimay to a fresh blanket of snow glistening in the morning sun. The nice weather was quite a contrast to what we’ve experienced thus far. And we enjoyed it thoroughly for the first couple hours of skinning. But there was a cloud cap over the summit (“a hat” as Sergio our outfitter calls it). The higher we went, the colder it got, and soon we were in whiteness, getting blasted by a frigid wind. We kept on though, and reaching the top we were blessed. The wind stopped. The skies cleared. The views opened. And we were lined up for some of the best powder skiing I’ve had down here. Our first cumbre of the trip took some perseverance, but man it paid off... RMI Guide Tyler Reid

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Mt. Rainier: July 30th, 2013 Summit!

July 30, 2013

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The cloud covering made for a beautiful sunrise today. The teams have started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. RMI Guide Zeb Blais and the Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Emmons Route. The team will descend the route back to Camp Schurman, spend another day training and will return to Rainier Basecamp tomorrow. Congratulations to today's teams.

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Congratulations Dan & Dean!

Posted by: Denise on 7/31/2013 at 1:23 am

Congrats John and Dean! Looking forward to lots of pictures.

Posted by: Catherine on 7/30/2013 at 10:15 pm

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Ecuador Seminar: Parrinello & Team Enjoy Relaxing Day, Now Head for Antisana

February 15, 2023

Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Hannah Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 15,000'

Good morning all,

After enjoying a relaxing day at Casa Ilayaku the team is ready to get back to business and start walking uphill. A two hour drive brought us to the basecamp for Antisana. A quick duffle shuffle and gear sort gets us psyched and ready for our early departure, hopefully to the top this time. It's early to bed to rest the eyes and body. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates this time.

Happy belated Valentines Day to all our loved ones,

RMI Guides Avery, Hannah, and Team

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Mission Saipal: RMI Guide Hannah Smith & Team Conclude Trip

November 13, 2018

Posted by: Hannah Smith

Categories: Guide News

We call it mountain climbing not mountain summiting. Sometimes you travel long distances and spend many days preparing and you dont get to climb. We didnt get to climb anything on this trip. It turned into a high altitude cultural trek. But that is all ok. I know I have, and I'm sure the rest of the team, has learned some things. We will all remember this experience forever. We took many nationalities, languages, personalities, and experience levels onto this expedition. We got to experience rituals, sacrifices, festivals, home cooked meals and more. We saw and experienced the far west Nepal region in a way nobody gets to. I will remember all the people I have met along the way and shared delicious meals with. This will not be my last time in Nepal. I already look forward to coming back and drinking my weight in milk tea. Till next time Nepal. I look forward to climbing one of your beautiful mountains in the near future. Namaste, RMI Guide Hannah Smith

Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom and Team fly to Lukla, Start the Trek

March 16, 2023

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Hello from the Khumbu Valley!

We started our day here pretty early, meeting in the hotel lobby at 5:30am. After checking out of the hotel we had a short ride to the domestic airport were we weighed all of our duffels and backpacks before getting tickets and slipping through a very laid back security check. Normally there’s a little bit of waiting before heading out, but today things moved along pretty quickly.

We opted for helicopter flights to the Lukla airport and avoided the small planes that require land on an uphill runway. After we touched down, we connected with our local Sherpa guides hired a few porters that will be carrying our duffles throughout the trek. We made a brief stop at a local tea house to have breakfast and get situated before hitting the trail.

We hiked for about four hours today with few stops to rest and to take in the beautiful scenery. We arrived at our camp for the night in a village called Phakding just in time for a well earned lunch. The team got settled, had naps, or explored a little before walking a short way to one of the many Monastery’s here in the Valley. Luckily for us the Monks were having a prayer session and allowed us to sit in while they chanted and blew their horns. It was very surreal and a wonderful way to start this adventure.

All is well!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew