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Mt. Rainier: May 31st Summit!

May 31, 2014

Posted by: Katrina Bloemsma, Casey Grom, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Casey Grom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at about 7:35am PT. The team reported clear skies and calm climbing conditions. The team will spend some time on the Summit before starting their descent to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!

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Looking for info on Sheldon Spivey a Georgia climber who is there attempting to summit Rainer

Posted by: Diana Spivey on 6/1/2014 at 8:58 am

Reading the sad news from MT Rainier - it does not
appear to be Robert’s team led by Matt Emht that
was lost but a team led by Matt Hegeman taking the Liberty Ridge route.

Prayers to all involved.

Posted by: Mitchell on 6/1/2014 at 7:53 am

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Upper West Rib Team Summits via West Buttress

June 10, 2011

Posted by: Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,320'

RMI Guide Adam Knoff called on June 10 at 5:50 pm (PST) to report the team was on the summit of Mt. McKinley! They made a great push starting at 9:00 am this morning and were celebrating at the top. The weather was warm and beautiful and it was the best day ever for their team. They were going to head down to 17,000' camp to spend the night. On Saturday they plan to head to 14,000' camp and spend another night. The whole crew made it to the top and were very excited that their second push paid off! Congratulations to the team!

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Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! Peter, I am so proud of you for following your dream to the top of Denali!

Posted by: Esther Kim on 6/12/2011 at 11:17 pm

CONGRATS DR SCAIFE. MISSED YOU IN TALKEETNA BY A DAY. SEE YOU IN UTAH WHEN YOU GET HOME. BE SURE TO RING THE BELL AT THE FAIRVIEW.
KATIE & DAVE

Posted by: Katie russell on 6/11/2011 at 8:48 pm

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Mexico: Preparing for Orizaba Summit

February 18, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 14,000'

After a great rest day in scenic Puebla, our team traveled to Tlachichuca to get ready for our attempt of Pico de Orizaba. We exploded our gear in the 200-year old courtyard of our host and outfitter, Dr. Reyes. Once a soap factory, now climber's hostel, his lovely compound is now the launching pad for most climbers trying Orizaba. After repacking our climbing gear, we sat down to a great lunch, then boarded our truck with full bellies and drove to Piedra Grande. At Piedra Grande, we set up camp and had another big meal before turning in to catch a few zzz's. We'll wake up in a few hours and give this "mountain of stars" a shot under a full moon. If all goes well, we'll send a shout from the top. Buenas noches and cross your fingers for us! RMI Guide Jake Beren

Dhaulagiri: RMI Team Making Progress on the Mountain

April 10, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Jake Beren, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Guide News

Elevation: 15,584'

Hello, this is the Dhaulagiri climbing team calling from basecamp on Thursday, the 10th of April. We have been here now for a few days. We made some progress on the mountain. We've moved a couple of caches almost to Camp 1. We have had a few peeks of the mountain, in between a couple of severe storms that have fallen upon us. We were pretty close and a move to Camp 1 has been made. The four of us have acclimatized to that elevation, and we will try to push out there tomorrow and spend a couple of nights. The weather forecast looks favorable to us for the next couple of days. The weather here has been a little weird with really clear mornings and snowstorms pretty much every afternoon, so that has been a little interesting. We are enjoying ourselves pretty well here. Everybody is very healthy and in good spirits. We'll try to make some progress and spend our first night at altitude. We'll keep you posted with more once we make that move. We hope you are all doing very, very well. Regards from Nepal. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos calls in from Dhaulagiri's Basecamp.

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JAKE!!!!!

Posted by: Mike Poutiatine on 4/10/2014 at 9:59 pm

Daily I am wearing a Tibetan-sourced St. Christopher-like disc to keep you all well and energized for the climbs ahead. These postings mean the world to me—keep them coming and POWER ON.

Posted by: nsb on 4/10/2014 at 4:56 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Hahn and Team Recover from Jet Lag and Prepare to Climb

September 16, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We got together after a relaxing breakfast in our tropical garden of a lodge and we talked about going up amongst the glaciers of Kilimanjaro. It was a morning of going over the plan of attack and for discussing gear and best practices for staying healthy in this part of the world. The middle of the day was spent getting the gear and clothing sorted and by afternoon the team enjoyed a bit of free time to wander about or to nap. The wanderers didn't have to go far before they could see Kilimanjaro floating in the distance. The nappers surrendered for a short time to the jet lag we all feel. The team enjoyed seeing groups of monkeys swinging through the trees of our compound as well as listening to strange birds call out as they cruised overhead. We enjoyed a group dinner and some storytelling for the evening. It will be hard to leave this luxurious and laid back setting, but the thought of getting walking on the flanks of the largest freestanding mountain in the world is pretty enticing as well. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Be safe team!!! “Hi” to Liz!!!

Posted by: Gina on 9/17/2013 at 5:09 am

Have a great trip! Love you lots.

Posted by: Joan on 9/16/2013 at 6:45 pm

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Rested and It Was Good

December 28, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren, Leon Davis, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

With the winds at an all time low and the sun shining strong, our rest day at Camp I is at full power. This morning while we waited for our camp side stream to return to liquid, the team collected their cache a few hundred feet below. The remaining morning and early afternoon was spent in maximum rest mode. In a few minutes we will embark on a short acclimating hike uphill to stir the oxygen tanks and activate the circulation pumps. Needless to say we are happy and enjoying the mountain air, or at least what is left at 16,400 feet. Tomorrow we plan to carry a load to Camp II and our team is primed to do so. Until mañana... RMI Guide Jake Beren

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JARED!!! We all miss you! Keep at it, take lots of pictures and most importantly..HAVE FUN :)

Posted by: Trisha on 12/29/2012 at 9:41 am

Jared keep going. You got this. Hey Brian! Hi Trisha. Love you guys.

Posted by: Kai & Dip & Ru on 12/29/2012 at 9:18 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 4th Summit!

September 4, 2012

Posted by: Casey Grom, Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Casey Grom & Billy Nugent led the Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams were approaching the crater rim just after 7 a.m. They reported clear skies, warm temperatures and very light winds. Once they begin their descent they will return to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climber teams!

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Hey David, I am SO excited for you and still almost feel I am right there with you! Maybe I’ll have to do it myself one of these days. Congratulations to you and the whole team!
All my love,
Colleen XOX

Posted by: Colleen Abbott on 9/7/2012 at 8:18 am

Congratulations, Joe and Danielle! Most blokes be playing at ten, but you now officially go to eleven. Well, it’s one louder ... isn’t it?

Posted by: Nigel Tufnel on 9/6/2012 at 10:45 am

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Arriving in Lobuche

March 23, 2012

Posted by: Linden Mallory

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,175'

Another beautiful day greeted us this morning. After breakfast we reluctantly said goodbye to the accommodations and staff of our tea-house in Pheriche and set off up the valley. The trail ran through small clumps of juniper and back and forth across streams running down from the hillsides, reaching a collection of stone buildings and fields where yaks are pastured in the evenings. The vegetation continued to thin out, the grass getting shorter and eventually the juniper bushes disappearing from the landscape as we made our way higher. Eventually we began the ascent to Thokla Pass, a climb up the toe of the moraine created by the forward push of the Khumbu Glacier. Although a moderate climb in length and height, the elevation makes it challenging and we spent the better part of two hours picking our way up the hillside. Partway up is the small "village" of Thokla, in reality little more than two tea-houses sheltered from the winds that blow up the valley, but the perfect breaking spot for trekkers and yak herders making their way up the climb. We sat in the sun for a few minutes resting and sipping on tea before resuming our ascent, reaching the top of Thokla Pass at well over 15,000' by midday. Built along the ridgelines of the pass are dozens of small chortens, each one paying tribute to climbers and Sherpas that have lost their lives on Mt. Everest. With views out to the surrounding mountains and prayer flags streaming from the many memorials, it is a solemn place that commemorates many famous climbers. Continuing from the top of the pass we ascended into a shallow valley that runs parallel to the Khumbu Glacier, finding our way among the boulders and rocks that border a small stream that was completely frozen over, even in the midday sun. After another hour of walking we reached our tea-house in the village of Lobuche. Tucked into a small recess in the side of the valley, Lobuche was traditionally a summer grazing grounds for herds of yaks but now is more popular with trekkers and climbing expeditions on their way to Everest. Although the landscape is quite barren around us, our tea-house is warm and comfortable in the midday sun. We have all been surprised at how warm the temperatures have been the past few days. We settled into the tea-house and spent final part of the afternoon sipping on tea and reading, focusing on breathing well, even at rest, as we adjust to these higher altitudes. Tomorrow we head to Gorak Shep, the last village before Everest Base Camp, and hope to climb to the summit of Kala Patar above it in the afternoon if the weather cooperates. The team continues to do well and sends their best to everyone at home. RMI Guide Linden Mallory

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Jane: So glad things are going so well! Stay warm. Must be amazing. Tell Laura hi.
Teri

Posted by: Teri on 3/25/2012 at 9:26 am

Enjoying the blog. Sounds like its starting to get colder at night, but we know you all are prepared for it.

Can’t wait to hear how the last leg to base camp goes for you all.

Weather here remains unseasonably warm and all flowers, azaleas, dogwoods, etc. blooming easy. They should all be in full bloom and ready for you when you return.

Posted by: john on 3/24/2012 at 12:06 pm

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: Team Checks in from Ixta High Camp

March 6, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 14,750'

Hello, this is Jake with the RMI Mexico team. Everybody made up to high camp today doing well and climbing in good style. We have now set up camp, hung out, relaxed for a little bit and we're doing a little snow school review with Dan and Fernando before dinner. So all is well up here and we will be checking in tomorrow. Wish us luck. If this weather holds, then we're gonna go for the top tonight so we'll be checking in hopefully from up there. Alright. Bye. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Jake Beren checks in from Ixta High Camp

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Denali Expedition: Parrinello and team Snack the Rest Day Away

June 11, 2022

Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney, Liam Weed

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Today was a true rest day. We had a casual morning of hot drinks and breakfast. After that we did about an hour review/ practice of fixed line travel and running belays. Then we did nothing. It was glorious. Here’s a list of the various snacks the team ate on our rest day. Cookie dough, Double Stuff Oreos, beef jerky, parmesan cheese, wasabi and soy almonds, watermelon Sour Patch Kids, chorizo, Beecher’s Flagship Cheese, Ritz Crackers, peanut butter, white cheddar, black licorice, Walkie Talkie Chocolate, dried cherries, Knotsberry Farm cookies, sour gummy worms, original Pringles, fireball, Nutter Butters, dried apricots, dill pickle almonds, Goldfish, ranch corn nuts, melkesjokolade, chocolate chip lovers cookie dough, rattlesnake cheddar, ginger chews, salami, Famous Amos Cookies, Keebler Elf M&M cookies.

Tomorrow’s plan will depend on the “nowcast” for what the weather is doing.

After a while crocodiles,

RMI Guides Avery, Jack, Liam and the Team

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I don’t see Heather sharing her Girl Scout Cookies!!!!! Those are some serious snacks!!

Posted by: April Litwiller on 6/14/2022 at 9:20 am

Wow you guys definitely had some good snacks. I am so proud of you Heather Hart. You and your team are ROCKSTARS. I love reading this blog. Miss you girl. #yougotthis

Posted by: Fatima Casiano on 6/12/2022 at 5:38 am

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