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Alaska Seminar: First Day on the Kahiltna

May 4, 2012

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,300'

Hello from the Kahiltna Glacier! We woke to frigid temperatures on our first morning, with the temperatures reaching negative 25 F. Thankfully the sun came out to play and things quickly warmed up for us. We enjoyed our first day exploring the SE fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. Everyone is doing great. We'll check in soon. RMI Guide Jason Thompson

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Brandi and Gilbert!! I can’t wait to get up there with you! Ill bring some CA sunshine and see you in just a few days!! I got all of us girls coordinated pee bottles! Cheers! Xoxo

Posted by: elizabeth on 5/6/2012 at 10:43 am

Hi Daddy (Brady) just read Rosie’s visitors (book) now. Making a habitat out of a tree branch I will show u my habitat. Hope u r having a good time miss u love u bye COME HOME SOON
Mom & Dylan want PREZZIES mine is optional.

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Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team at Machame Camp

September 17, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

It was raining at the Dik Dik Hotel this morning when we woke. Light, but steady rain kept falling as we ate a 7 AM breakfast and got ready to board the bus/truck. But 15 minutes down the road, our driver shut off his windshield wipers. Low clouds still disguised the mountain we believed was hiding somewhere out to our northeast, but things were looking up. The variety of crops in the "cultivation" zone at the foot of Kilimanjaro was quite impressive. We saw coffee, corn, avocado, mangos, and bananas all growing in a lush mix close to the Machame Gate. It took some time to get the group properly registered and permitted with the National Park but then at around 11 AM we began our ascent through a forest of tall trees. Our starting point was at about 5,900 ft, and our destination for the day was close to 9,800 ft, so there was little doubt we were in for a workout. At first we were in fog and humid clouds, but after several hours, the sun got strong and the sky got blue. We traveled on an excellent trail through the "forest" zone and into the "heather" zone and we began getting great views of Kilimanjaro and her glaciers. At around 4:30 PM we strode into a cluster of tents and admired the work of our porters and kitchen crew as we took packs off in our new home. We ate dinner in our grand dining tent and turned in early under what appears to be a magnificent full moon. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Happy and safe trails. Looking forward to reading about your progress.

Posted by: rachael c lujan on 9/18/2013 at 3:35 pm

Happy and safe climbing. Looking forward to your updates. ABQ Uptown/RS 985 NM/CO

Rachael

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons Team Reaches the Summit of Mt. Rainier

June 4, 2025

Posted by: James Bealer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

After a week of skills training, glacier travel, and expedition-style living, the Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons team stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier! Led by RMI Guide James Bealer, the team made their summit push in good conditions, capping off a challenging and rewarding week on the mountain’s remote east side.

The Emmons Glacier route offers a more secluded and wilderness-based experience compared to the more-traveled routes on Rainier. Over the course of the program, climbers practiced essential mountaineering techniques including ice axe arrest, crampon use, rope travel, crevasse rescue, and glacier navigation—all while camping on the mountain and gradually acclimating.

The team's summit push began in the early hours, moving steadily under clear skies and calm winds. They reached the summit crater with views stretching across the Cascades—proof of their perseverance, preparation, and teamwork throughout the week. After taking time to enjoy the moment and snap some summit photos, they began their descent back toward camp.

Congratulations to the team!

Mt. Rainier: Reid & Team Summit!

July 28, 2019

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The RMI Summit Climb team, led by Tyler Reid, is currently on the top of Mt. Rainier. A beautiful day with hardly any wind on the highest point of Washington. The team will spend some time on top before they begin their descent. Congratulations to today's summit climb team!

FLORIDA 7TH GRADERS LEARN ABOUT MOUNTAIN CLIMBING FROM TENURED RMI GUIDES

November 19, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman, Joe Horiskey

Categories: Guide News

At their teacher’s request, the 7th grade class in Crystal River, FL, Skyped with RMI guides JJ Justman and Joe Horiskey for 60 minutes yesterday. We discussed mountain climbing in general, and fielded questions about Mt Everest in particular. The class was doing a novel study of the book “Peak” by northwest author Roland Smith, which centers on a 14-year-old boy climbing Mt Everest. Their teacher, Sarah, had inquired by email whether RMI would be willing to Skype with her class. Of course the answer was a resounding “Yes!” The students, obviously well-versed in their subject, asked pertinent questions on topics such as: the effects of altitude on the human body, requisites of food and gear for climbing Mt Everest, necessary climbing experience, and surviving for an extended period of time in potentially hostile terrain. Being familiar with the tragedies which had befallen the mountain the past two consecutive years, the class was riveted to hear JJ’s first-hand account of actually being at Camp l last April 25 when the earthquake struck. He also presented video of his evacuation by helicopter to Base Camp. One student asked how climbers deal with being separated from loved ones, friends and family, for extended periods of time. Another inquired about our “scariest moments” as mountain guides. But throughout, our message to the class emphasized safety, and while mountain climbing does involve accepting a certain amount of risk that is the case for many activities in life (sports, driving, etc). Sarah noted at the conclusion of our presentation the kids’ favorite photo was of the abbreviated ‘runway’ in Lukla (at Tenzing-Hillary Airport)! JJ and I really enjoyed talking with Sarah’s class and look forward to similar presentations with hers and others in the future! RMI Guide Joe Horiskey

Kilimanjaro: Ascending the Barranco Wall

February 18, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Beautiful moon rise last night and a perfect morning. Slow roll out of camp, to tackle the infamous Barranco wall. About a half hour section of rock scramble that is more fun than fear, and we got some great photos. We did have to deal with some rain en route to Karanga Camp but we just had a solid hour of sunshine and most of the gear is back in good shape. Some comments from the team: Nate- Climb, Hike, Win...Aim High-Kili High Will- Climb is going well, talk soon Gary- Hi Vicky and girls, all having fun at wet Kili Steve- Hi from Kili. Everything is POA {cool} ! On top Sunday ! Jan- Endlich mal Schnee auf dem Kili Dave W.- Great adventure, fun people ! I hope there is beer at the top otherwise why are we doing this ? Bob- Enjoy everyday on Mt. Areebaaa ! Missing everybody and you to Indy. Tuck- thanks for all the support Cheers, RMI Guide Mark Tucker and the RMI KILI Team

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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

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Chile Ski: Reid & Team Move to Sierra Nevada and Ready for Another Ski Day

October 3, 2019

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Chile Ski

Elevation: 5,600'

Quick check in from our camp here at 5,600' on Sierra Nevada. Beautiful approach through the forest and now we're out chilling some weather. All is going well with our team. RMI Guide Tyler Reid

Everest BC Trek & Lobuche Climb: Dale & Team Ready for an Alpine Start

March 30, 2019

Posted by: Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche

Elevation: 17,716'

We are perched high above the Khumbu Glacier watching the clouds roll by. The hike to high camp was short but a challenging rocky scramble. Unfortunately, some of our team had to make the hardest decision in mountaineering and head downhill today. The health gods are not on our side this climb and a bad cough has hit us. Making the right decision in the mountains is always the safe decision. We are so proud as a team to have made it to Everest Basecamp together as one of the many highlights of the trip. The rest of us have fingers crossed for good weather for our alpine start and climb tomorrow. RMI Guide Christina Dale

Aconcagua: Carry to Camp 1

December 19, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,780'

Today was a good day for our team carrying up to Camp 1. The team climbed strong with legit loads to make our future move a little easier. We enjoyed near perfect weather again on the way up to camp, ascending the moraine up to a snow patch of penitentes before gaining camp. As we made our cache weather rolled in from the west and we got our first taste of how quickly things can change up here. Our descent was beautiful in the sideways snow squall that cleared as we returned to basecamp. Tomorrow will be a recovery day here at basecamp before we move onto the upper mountain. Now it's off to bed, buenas noches. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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DAD! This is awesome, I can’t imagine what your seeing and experiencing. Best wishes and Happy Xmas to you and the team.
One thing you always told me was “Lean into the spear.” Remember that when times get tough! love you so much and I am proud of you ...Love Bridy:)...

Posted by: Britany Fitzgerald on 12/21/2011 at 5:46 am

Richard: We are watching and reading every day…keep up the good work, sounds like you are all doing great. Hang on in those winds. mom

Posted by: Linda Robertson on 12/20/2011 at 9:01 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 5th Team Update

June 5, 2022

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Grayson Swingle

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

Poor weather and low visibility kept RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier, Grayson Swingle and Team from reaching the summit on Mt. Rainier today. The team will be spending the morining at Camp Muir and return to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford later this afternoon.

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Congratulation on facing this challenge and seeing it through to your full capacity! I hope your descent is smooth. Mother nature is a beautifully powerful force and I hope she sees you safely down the mountain today.

Posted by: Rosemary on 6/5/2022 at 5:07 pm

Dad - hello daddy. how are you doing? your daughter Elle

Posted by: Elle Bolton on 6/5/2022 at 1:17 pm

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