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Posted by: Drew O’Brien, Nick Sinapius, Arianna Drechsler, Leif Bergstrom, Erika Birkeland, Stella Johnson, Claire Pennell
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb July 15 - 18 led by RMI Guides Drew O'Brien and Leif Bergstrom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning around 7 am. The team reported a warm morning with low winds and cloud deck below near 6,000'. The teams spent a bit of time on the summit before starting their descent. Once back at Camp Muir the climbers will repack and continue the remaining 4,500' to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
PC: Drew O'Brien
Congratulations! Was this via DC route? I’m assuming the ladders are back up now on that route? Thank you!
Posted by: Johnny on 7/19/2024 at 6:08 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
RMI’s Denali climbing season is kicking off. Out team spent yesterday in Talkeetna packing and prepping for our expedition. Spreading our gear out in one of K2 Aviation’s hangars, we went through all of our clothing, food, and climbing equipment to fine-tune everything and be sure our checklists were complete. Everything was weighed and labeled for the airplanes. This morning we’ll touch base with K2 to see what the flying conditions are like. Our hope is to fly in to Kahiltna Basecamp today. Located on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, this glacier runway will be our approach to the West Buttress of Denali.
Our team looks well prepared, and everyone is eager to embark on this multi-week expedition. We’ll keep you up to date along the way as we slowly progress higher on Denali’s slopes. I’ll be in touch with flying conditions and our status.
Sending the best vibes your way!
Posted by: Abby P on 5/12/2022 at 6:40 am
Stay safe and have fun !!!
Posted by: Don West on 5/11/2022 at 9:42 pm
RMI Guide Jeff Martin checks in from the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney, Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
Hello from Camp 3, Colera!
Today, we woke up to a beautiful day with low clouds blanketing the valley below us. We packed all our gear and headed uphill. We walked in and out of cloud cover with the slightest breeze. We all appreciated the cooler temps and reprieve from the harsh sun.
After a few hours, we arrived at 19,600 feet. Everyone was feeling great, and we all worked together to get our tents set up.
Shortly after we arrived, the clouds filled in and the thunder rolled. Every time we’d hear the rumble, the whole camp would yell “tranquilo” which definitely helped because the clouds moved by and now, we have clear skies again.
We are all tucked in our tents and ready for our early morning start for the summit. Here we go!!
Jess and team
Pulling for you Team! Can’t wait to see pictures from the top.
TICO
Posted by: Cameron Presley on 2/4/2023 at 3:39 am
All of Alaska (me) is excited for your summit climb and will be thinking about you all. Much love.
Posted by: Floyd Spinner on 2/3/2023 at 9:30 pm
Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney, Liam Weed
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 10:43 pm PT
Well would you look at that, we’re back at it again. We walked the same stretch as yesterday but today it was both hotter and harder. The team persevered and marched into 14,000' Camp in good style. It was a long day breaking down camp, moving and then setting up again. After a quick burrito meal everyone crawled into bed for some well deserved rest.
Sweet dreams blog reader. I know we will be sleeping well tonight.
Chip chip cheerio,
RMI Guides Avery, Jack, Liam and the team.
Mike!! Both Matt Sky and myself want to remind you to do your push-ups on the mountain!
Posted by: Kyle Davis on 6/10/2022 at 8:10 am
Keep up the amazing work team! I love reading the daily blog !! Miss you Heather Hart! You’ve got this girl!!
Posted by: April Litwiller on 6/10/2022 at 5:49 am
Linden Mallory checks in from Island Peak High Camp.
On The Map
Linden…at it again?!! Good luck…R
Posted by: Richard Parker on 4/2/2012 at 10:56 am
Hey Laura Wright. I am so inspired by you and all of the ladies with you. It is such a thrill to follow your travels on this blog and see how you are living large. Come home soon for some badminton at the river. ha ha I can’t wait to hear all of your stories and pray for a safe return for you all. Love, Ann
Posted by: Ann Parsons on 3/31/2012 at 7:31 am
On The Map
Good luck guys. Hope you got lots of rest.
Posted by: Megan Berge on 6/5/2012 at 12:14 pm
Chris and all the team….Happy trecking, and safe return . We are all thinking about your adventure and you.
Posted by: Voula Likourgiotis on 6/5/2012 at 11:58 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Adam Knoff, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Shishapangma
Elevation: 20,990'
Hey Gary, Looks amazing. Hope you are enjoying the view and there is plenty of coffee. Good luck and hope to see picture from the summit.
-Jeff
Posted by: Jeff Resnick on 9/30/2016 at 7:40 am
Building a wall certainly sounds interesting. No doubt many or most of you are experts at that having made snow forts as kids! (Or adults). Good luck everyone.
Posted by: Betty (Art's sister) on 9/30/2016 at 5:32 am
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Leah Fisher
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 8,500'
Climb High Laurel!
Looking forward to hearing about your adventure.
Love you!
Posted by: susan Turnquist on 8/2/2013 at 11:39 am
Hey Laurel!!!
Meg and I are thinking about you up there on the icy mountain. Great group picture! Enjoy the climbing.
We will be praying for a safe ascent tomorrow.
Love you girl!
Posted by: Susan Turnquist on 8/1/2013 at 12:21 pm
Jake,
Good on ya, missed you @ Muir on june 11th ran into Logan and Tim they said you were up working the DC Route. We were up again earning some turns on the Stokes. Climb High , Be safe. talk to ya soon . Chao Randy
Posted by: Randy May on 6/15/2011 at 3:12 pm
Hey Baz,
We are so glad to hear all is going well for you and the team. We are definitely thinking of you here in TOYLAND as ma likes to call it ha :) Keep positive and stay strong!! Lots of Love from Pearse & Kathryn
Posted by: pearse & Kat Mc Kiernan on 6/14/2011 at 8:49 am
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