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Corell - the mountain goat in you never, ever ceases to amaze all Nalles and Hasses. Thank you for keeping us in the loop about this extraordinary expedition. While you commune with the gods in the Himalayas, we are chatting them up as well in Sedona, AZ. We are searching out vortexes and UFOs and will report back on our findings,
Lots of love, E & Co
Posted by: Ellen Hass& Co on 3/23/2012 at 7:48 am
Now that VCU is out of the tournament all of Richmond is rooting for you. I get asked about all of you constantly, so it’s fun to report how well everything is going.
Please report back on what you think “gunga galunga” means. Keep it up!
Posted by: Carter Sr. on 3/22/2012 at 6:37 am
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Mike Bennett, Tom Skoog
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The first trip of the Mt. Rainier season is always a special one and just like that, it has come and gone. We spent the week learning skills like crevasse rescue, rappelling, glacier travel, the basics of snow safety, and even some fixed line travel. It was a busy week! We didn’t make the summit and in mountaineering, that’s part of the game. Sometimes the mountain, no matter how much we want it, just says no to going up high. It’s a tough pill, but a worthwhile one to take in stride and with conviction that the decision was the right one. We’ll take home the skills, the memories, and the bug to come back and try again another day.
The weather is becoming wetter and windier and looks to be trending that way for our descent tomorrow. The hot food, showers, and beds in town will be that much sweeter.
Cheers to a great week and a great start to the season, Team!
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
the only time oil and water mix well is when shaken violently… me and my brother from another mother are just too stupid to quit!!!!ha ha ha
Posted by: brad rearden on 9/4/2012 at 7:24 pm
Mark, that is just outstanding!
Posted by: keshma saujani on 9/2/2012 at 1:37 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hello everyone,
We spent today touring Tarangire National Park which is home to more elephants per square kilometer than any place on earth, plus and a huge diversity of other animals too.
We saw elephants, giraffes, warthogs, impala, mongoose, baboons, ostrich, and a lot of other animals, and 37 different birds with the highlight being the Pearl-Spotted Owlet!
We ended our day at a remote and off grid camp within the National Park and surrounded by wildlife. The camp has screened in rooms that allow the night sounds of Africa in. Hopefully everyone sleeps well tonight!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Safari crew!
Barranco Camp!
Following a lazy afternoon at Shira Camp relaxing, enjoying tent time and playing cards, we were again treated to another incredible dinner by Tosha, our world class chef. This set is up for for today's trek up the Shira Plateau to Lava Tower 15,200' where we enjoyed a leisurely lunch in perfect weather. From here our descent through the giant groundsels, lobelias and senecios of this unique and beautiful valley was easy and fun. Climbing under the steep, western side of this mountain with the remains of its glaciers was impressive, and soon brought us to Camp at 13,070'. With its dramatic beauty and views down valley to the city of Mosha this is surely the most picturesque Camp on the route. Plus, we see our next challenge right in front of us: the Barranco Wall. Our local guides are impressed with the team, commenting on the strength of everyone. An insight I've shared since the first day.
RMI Guide Brent Okita & Team
Best of luck to eyeryone! Way to go, George! We can’t wait to hear about your adventure…. The Luther family in Cincinnati is cheering you on!
Posted by: Phil and Sally Luther on 7/22/2022 at 9:38 am
So fun to follow all of you! I’m praying for an amazing adventure for you all!!!
Posted by: Andrea Murphy on 7/21/2022 at 1:51 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 18,997'
After a late start due to poor weather last night, the team got moving this morning with the promise of a nicer day. However, conditions deteriorated once they reached the glacier with humidity and worrisome flashes of lightning in the distance. Those flashes ended up subsiding and the weather turned marginally better making it possible to reach the summit of Cayambe. Just a few members of the team reached the 18,997' summit, but everyone fought hard with every step. All team members pushed themselves today and will enjoy a rest day at the Chilcabamba Eco Lodge tomorrow.
We have our hopes for better weather on Cotopaxi and I know that any of these climbers stand a good chance to reach the summit of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world!
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Maria and Peter - way to go!!! Envious and very proud. Enjoy (a much deserved) glass of wine or three xxx Jane
Posted by: Jane on 2/18/2013 at 8:42 pm
Maria & Peter - FAB well done you amazing nutters….enjoy a little luxury when you decend love and hugs H xx
Posted by: Helen on 2/18/2013 at 10:53 am
Kim, my buddy Ice Cube says, YA YA..there was a TB alert in the Big Easy..:) Keep powering to the top…it must be incredible…
Posted by: WW Coco Chanel on 6/19/2011 at 11:39 am
Good luck anne Gilbert…....have a great time! We are so proud of you!
Posted by: Chris Chase on 6/12/2011 at 4:33 am
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