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Posted by: Billy Nugent, Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
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
Posted by: Linden Mallory
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
Posted by: Andy Bond, Grayson Swingle, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
Sunday, June 19, 2022 - 4:37 PDT
The dispatch takeover continues!
We woke today to overcast skies and a light dusting of snow. Luckily RMI Guide Andy Bond coached us well, and told us we had to have the most pristine camp of any of the teams here at 7,800'. We had pulled all of our gear inside before we went to bed so no one woke up to soggy clothes. Unlike RMI Guide Avery Parinello’s guide team who slept out in the snow.
There was a luxurious breakfast of bagels with cream cheese and lox before our daily exercise. By 6:30 a.m. we were leaving camp with full packs.
We cruised up Ski Hill and cached our gear at Kahiltna Pass, roughly 10,200’. It was a delight to have empty packs on the stroll back to 7,800’ Camp.
Camp was warming in the early afternoon sun as we arrived around 12:30 p.m. We spent a leisurely afternoon enjoying the comforts of our home and the luxury items we brought on the trip.
There were tea tree oil foot rubs, beard combing, using our sleds as lounge chairs to catch some rays, eating charcuterie over some riveting conversations - and my personal favorite, hula hooping!
We will have an early dinner in a few hours and climb into our turtle shells for an early evening. Tomorrow we make the move to 11,200'.
-- Another mystery writer from the Denali Expedition led by RMI Guides Andy Bond, Grayson Swingle, and Ben Luedtke
Definitely Steve Marker is the author, and definitely Steve Marker with the most ridiculous luxury item. I wont spoil it but stay tuned
Posted by: Joseph Palumbo on 6/21/2022 at 5:06 am
Who brought the most ridiculous luxury item? Lol
Keep it up the good work!
Posted by: Will on 6/20/2022 at 7:07 pm
Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney, Liam Weed
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Monday, June 20, 2022 - 7:37 pm PT
Final Dispatch! Final Jeopardy!
The sound of Lisa the Basecamp Manager waking us up by saying “Planes are coming!”
What is the greatest sound in the world?
Correct!
The team has never packed up camp so quickly. Too quickly it ended up because we played hurry up and wait for about three hours before our ticket to town arrived. It was worth the wait for hot showers, running water and flushing toilets.
So to end our adventure together dear reader, here is a group photo of the team.
Thanks for following along!
Congrats to everyone, (especially my niece, Rebecca) for completing a lifetime achievement. Everyone looks very happy to have completed your goal. Look forward to seeing pictures.
Posted by: Lorraine Sewick on 6/21/2022 at 11:40 am
Many congrats team - you all look refreshed and happy! Thank you guides for your wonderful daily updates - we have loved them! Amazing trip you all and welcome home! And Michael cannot wait to see you honey!!!
Kim aka Mom
Posted by: Kim on 6/21/2022 at 9:34 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
Strong Winds, cold temperatures, and firm conditions kept RMI Guides Dave Hahn, Bryan Mazaika, and the four Day Team at Camp Muir last night. The weather has cleared up a bit this morning, so the team will take a short walk on the Cowlitz Glacier before descending. We expect them here at Ashford Basecamp in the early afternoon.
Well done Team!
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Today we started our day at 6:30 am refreshed after a much needed nights sleep. We had breakfast, then hit the trail one last time. It took just under three hours to reach the park gate where the team had lunch and said our final goodbyes to our amazing crew that took such great care of us on the mountain. We finished the little celebration by handing out their well deserved tips and then hopped aboard our awaiting bus for the ride back to the lodge. Finally we are all safe and sound, cleaner, and smelling fresh after an exciting seven day journey up and down Kilimanjaro.
Stayed tuned, safari starts tomorrow!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and team
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
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Bob.. Sorry spell check… Loven YOU to the top and back a trillion times.. Toot Toot ... Note to self, put glasses on before typing early in the morning. :) Jefferson says he is so excited for you.
Posted by: debbie on 2/19/2011 at 5:54 am
Bob…. Loven tou to the top and back a trillion times.. Toot Toot oh Indy to
Posted by: Debbie on 2/19/2011 at 5:40 am
Posted by: James Bealer, Tatum Whatford, Leif Bergstrom, Calvin Jiricko, Layne Peters, Mac Nolde
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Elevation: 12,300'
June 3: The team started their descent from Camp Muir at 7:30 AM PT today. We expect them to arrive at Paradise around 10 am.
The Five Day Climb May 30 - 3 June led by RMI Guides James Bealer & Tatum Whatford reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver, 12,300', today before deteriorating weather forced them to descend. The team is enroute to Camp Muir. They will spend the night at Camp Muir tonight and descend tomorrow.
Great effort for the team in spite of the awful weather conditions this weekend. Don’t give up hope on a future summit attempt. Took me 3 times before summiting.
Posted by: Neil Schweitzer on 6/2/2024 at 12:11 pm
Casey Grom - just checking in on you. Just read about the avalanche and of course I immediately thought of you. Be safe.
- Janel
Posted by: Janel Miller on 4/18/2014 at 5:43 am
Posted by: Janel Miller on 4/18/2014 at 7:04 am
Nicole & Team sending blessings and prayers up to the top of the world. Thinking of you all, all those who left families and friends behind. Praying you are all safe, warm, healthy, and in good strong spirits.
Posted by: Tatiana on 4/18/2014 at 5:08 am
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