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Today our Ecuador Volcanoes team set out on the first of many uphill travels planned for the next ten days. We like to think that our strategic planning plays a big role in our future success, which is why I ordered up some nice weather and arranged for a cable car to whisk us from 10,000 feet to 13,000 as to not over stress many sea level lungs.
Our goal today was to ascend the 15,400 foot Pichincha Rucu volcano, a stone's throw outside the city in order acclimate for bigger objectives down the road. With a starting zone of 13,000 feet, this hike is usually very manageable from the top of the cable car in five hours, give or take. Upon arriving at the upper station the weather, unsettled for the last two days, showed signs of grumpiness but played nice as we prepared go. A wild hitchhiker latched onto Jerome’s shirt and hand, quietly calling daddy, daddy, but after five minutes of hiking changed his mind, flying to Willie thinking his orange pack looked more suiting than Jerome’s yellow shirt. Both would make fine fathers.
Once on the trail we could not have asked for better walking conditions. Thick clouds kept the temps down which was nice but obscured our view of the upper mountain. The steep parts weren’t too slick so the entire team made good and steady progress upwards until there was no more up to be had. After a cloudy 20 minutes on top we descended down with no issues and still no rain which landed us back at the hotel around 4:00.
We ate a great meal and then prepared for the upcoming climb tomorrow. Stay tuned for more sports action.
RMI Guide Adam Knoff
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 15,000'
On The Map
Posted by: Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Anna, I heard that only two of the team summited. Did not hear which two. It was a very long ascent, 10hrs and another 9 to get back down. All made it back to camp. They are on their way to Quito now, so I am sure you will hear soon.
Posted by: Paula Hall on 7/16/2013 at 6:38 am
It has been 48 hours since i last heard about our climbing team. Are there any family members who have heard from them? I would appreciate an update,
Thank you Anna Satterfield
Posted by: Anna Satterfield on 7/16/2013 at 5:44 am
Posted by: Ben Liken, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,410'
Hey Wilder and Dink and your team - Wow! We look forward to hearing all the stories! Yes!!
Posted by: Beth Morningstar on 7/10/2012 at 8:37 am
Great job Wayne, Phil, Brennan and Scott. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Cheers!
Posted by: Barbara Johnson on 7/10/2012 at 8:35 am
Glad to hear your safe and sound RiRi!! Come see us in Boston again soon! :)
Posted by: Eryn on 6/19/2012 at 7:05 am
Nige, sorry the weather was against you :-( really thought you were in with a chance after them making it on Sunday .. safe trip home, see you Friday
Posted by: Zoe on 6/19/2012 at 12:47 am
Posted by: Mike King, Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 10,550'
Aconcagua team reaches Casa de Piedra. Yesterday we had a nice overcast four hour day into Pampa las Lena's. This has been a windy and rainy trip so far. We had a nice asado last night and to celebrate New Years. We'll enjoy a quiet/unstaffed camp. We are hopeful that the rain holds off for tomorrow as we head to Plaza Argentina basecamp.
RMI Guide Mike King
Happy New Year! Glad the weather has changed for you.
Wander is missing you but had a few good runs at the Cary trails. XO Momma & Dad
Posted by: Momma on 1/1/2023 at 11:29 am
Happy New Year!! Took the tree down today- pine needles everywhere haha! Missing you, Alison! Xoxo Lydia, Matt & Wilhelmina
Posted by: Lydia on 1/1/2023 at 11:26 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
JJ…Think that scene will hold until I get there for the 5 day climb in June :)...Enjoy…Godspeed…Waltero (Aconcagua Jan 12)
Posted by: waltero glover on 4/10/2013 at 6:18 am
Now that is the way to ascend to Muir! This picture makes me wish I was up there and not at work this week!! Have a great climb!
Posted by: Larry Schultz on 4/9/2013 at 10:01 pm
Posted by: James Bealer, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
January 18, 2022
Today we rested at basecamp, avoiding the high winds as much as possible. The team read books, watched some movies, and ate lots of snacks. We are waiting for a break in the winds to try and make a final move up the mountain.
RMI Guide James Bealer
Admire your perseverance! Keep on truckin guys.
Posted by: Tom Dietz on 1/20/2022 at 5:24 am
Sending prayers for my brother Rahim and the rest of the team. Love you ghada kahi ka.
Posted by: Sheri Kindred on 1/19/2022 at 11:49 am
On The Map
Hey ya Guy! Hope you’re having fun climbing mountains all the days! Stay safe and take pics for Bub!!
Posted by: Sharon Waters on 2/12/2017 at 9:09 am
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
Hey everyone…Just want you all to know I did write a comment yesterday. In fact I wrote it twice as best as I could remember what I said. I didn’t see it anywhere so Whynde…don’t think mama forgot you and the group. Today I can see my Comment so I’m thinking it’ll be good from now on. Wish I would have printed yesterday’s words of wisdom but…onward and upward. LUMTA 1TF
Posted by: Geri Kuehn on 1/24/2020 at 1:26 pm
Hello everyone…I sure hope you’re getting my words of encouragement to all of you. Love the group picture. I have a book titled “Believe in Yourself”. Today’s profound words of wisdom are thanks to Erma Bombeck. Most of you are probably too young to even know who she is. She took life with a grain of salt and a smile.
There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say, “Yes, I’ve got dreams, of course, I’ve got dreams.” Then they put the box away and bring it out once in a while and look in it, and yep, they’re still there. These are great dreams, but they never even get out of the box. It takes an uncommon amount of guts to put your dreams on the line, to hold them up and say, “How good or how bad am I?” That’s where the courage comes in.
Have a great day!!! Make good progress!!! Remember it just takes one step at a time!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!! LUMTA 1TF
Posted by: Geri Kuehn on 1/24/2020 at 1:18 pm
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