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Posted by: Andy Bond, Jack Delaney, Joey Manship
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday 19, 2023
The sun quickly parted from 14,000’ camp this morning and we were then met with slushy snow. We had a brunch fit for kings as Guide Andy procured brie and other items from descending parties. It added a certain sophistication to our bacon cream cheese bagels. The day kicked off with a chess open in the main tent, joined by a local chess legend from International Mountain Guides, the team *cough Lenhardt* were humbled by their opponents’ prodigious skill and unassuming demeanor. Nevertheless, Guide Jack, Katharine and our very special Big Strong Andy assembled an impromptu chess board made of duct tape and packaged substances whose legal status is in question back on the lower 48. The games were played with much merriment and sportsmanship. For his final act, Guide Joey prepared for us another purloined comestible. The meatballs tasted even meatier as we were not the ones who brought them up.
As the snow falls, the team, hydrated and breathing light, await further developments in weather to allow for progress later in the week. Our pieces continue to act in concert for the real checkmate.
RMI Guides Andy, Jack, Joey and Team
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
Really sweet and the best of luck!
Posted by: Larry leetzow on 4/13/2013 at 1:29 pm
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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
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in after their successful summit day.
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What a day! Congrats to all, gratitude to team leaders. Good news from the real world: former REI Chief named Secretary of the Interior by an enlightened President.
Posted by: nsb on 2/7/2013 at 8:38 am
Awesome job, fantastic news so proud of you barbara thank you to the whole team for having a safe climb. See you soon, very happy for all of you, great pic. Jay R. in Kalispell Montana.
Posted by: Jay R. on 2/6/2013 at 3:07 pm
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Guys…. my two favorite things resting and eating… but I do know you both can not wait for some your mom’s/wife’s home cooked meals ... Stay strong and we are all thinking and praying for you! love. Stacey
Posted by: Stacey on 5/13/2011 at 5:38 pm
Sara and Bill,
WOW, I absolutely love seeing these pictures. Funny how it does make me think “Anything” I am doing here is so trivial compared to what you all are doing. Stay Strong like you are… fatten up, (ha)and we will pray for low winds and good weather. lots of love and prayers. Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Bremer on 5/13/2011 at 3:01 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leon Davis, Lindsay Mann
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Sounds like you are doing great Gary! Enjoy!
Posted by: Matt Rhoads on 5/30/2012 at 7:12 am
Hey ” AA “, I wonder how the tap in your bedroom it is been abused by extrangers, but been so nice (ME), I am still very proud of all of you ...keep going strong and Good Luck…...I hope you have your car key too ......
Posted by: Paco on 5/29/2012 at 9:39 pm
We got a 5 am start today so that we could get some of the clearer weather that had been forecasted. This also put us out in front of the day hiking crowd that arrives daily from Puerto Natales.
We enjoyed a near windless and warm morning on the 10k hike to the base of the Torres del Paine. With the sunrise groups heading down the steep rocky trail we were greeted with some clouds up high on the Torre Central and the impressive lake created from the glaciers.
After a good break to take in the beautiful rock and reflect on 9 days in Torres del Paine National Park we took some pictures and began our 10k hike down to our tents. We passed the crowds, got to camp and had a scenic ride out of the national park. The team is back at the hotel in Puerto Natales, showers are first on the list followed by dinner.
This trek has featured a great group of people and decent weather, both of which lead to fun times down here in Patagonia. Thanks for following along on our trek through Torres Del Paine and Chilean Patagonia!
RMI Guide Mike King and team
Loved each moment of the journey.
Posted by: Terri L. Jennings on 2/18/2023 at 6:30 am
A good thunder storm and the rain hitting the rooftop of our cold, but dry cabana made for a very restful night of sleep. After breakfast at the IMSS training compound of La Malintzi, we got back on our bus to make our way to the La Joya Trailhead. On the way we stopped in the markets of Amecameca to purchase our water, fresh tortillas, queso, and last minute snacks for our Ixta climb tomorrow. Once we entered the gates of the National park, we were greeted with hail, thunder, and snow for the remainder of our journey to the trailhead camp. Spirits were kept high though, as we were served another warm and delicious meal by the local staff. After our final packing for tomorrow's move up to Campo Alto. We were lucky enough to see both Ixta and the smoke off of Popocatepetl in the clear evening light after the thunderstorm passed. We are excited to begin our first objective bright and early after a good nights sleep at our trailhead basecamp.
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Congrats Team 2 on trekking to camp 2!!! I’ve try enjoyed following along your journey and hearing of your progress each day.
Josh - you make me so proud. Not a minute goes by that you aren’t on my mind, talked about, or asked about. You are an unbelievably special person. Keep up the good work. We are behind you 100% of the way and can’t wait to hear you’ve accomplished your next goal. Enjoy your day of rest.
Sending much love….Jess
Posted by: Jessica on 12/26/2013 at 11:15 pm
Wow!! Kim - this is incredible, you are such a rockstar!!
Thinking of you….xoxo Steph, Adam and Lyle
Posted by: Stephanie on 12/26/2013 at 9:01 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom, Adam Knoff
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Brings back a lot of memories. Nice job you guys. Looks like you’re having fun. Go Eric!! Love, Pops
Posted by: George Haddenhorst on 5/22/2013 at 2:18 pm
Breathtaking pictures! A pretty handsome in the green jacket! Good climbing Jared, and to the rest of the team as well. Love you lots! Mom
Posted by: Kris Reene on 5/21/2013 at 4:43 pm
Love these missives! Ya’ll are in the midst of, and living a great story. Fingers and toes crossed and prayers sent up for a break in the weather and a safe, successful, summit!
P.S. We all love you Mikayla!
Posted by: Michelle DeMers on 6/20/2023 at 2:53 pm
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