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Vinson Massif: Rest/ Storm/ Holiday

December 25, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 12,400'

We spent the night listening to a wind play through high camp. It wasn't a strong wind, but it was persistent and if anybody got out of the tent to feel it, it was a cold wind. It had eased considerably by morning and so there was hope that our Christmas gift from the universe would be a nice calm summit day. But no. One look at the summits of surrounding peaks (we can't see Vinson summit from high camp) revealed wind driven and sleekly sculpted cloud caps on everything. It could not be a summit day, but it turned out to be a pretty great holiday. We took it very easy and slow; resting, reading, taking pictures, eating and drinking. No parades, no football, no turkey and no tree. But also no complaints. The weather (in camp and up high) got quite nice as the day went on. We each took walks a couple hundred feet to the west to peer over the edge... a thousand meters straight down to Low Camp, and to see where Vinson Basecamp might be hiding under a carpet of low cloud, and to gaze out at the endless ice cap. We have high hopes for tomorrow. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Knoff and Team at 17,000’ Waiting

July 4, 2012

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Mike Uchal, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Greetings everyone! This is Mike Uchal from the June 19th Denali Expedition with Adam Knoff, Zeb Blais, and team. We are celebrating the 4th of July here at 17,000’ with fresh coffee and great group stories. We are being proactive at fighting an impossible tent-bound fever with short jaunts outside and hot meals in our group tent, when the weather allows. We’ll continue to play this now mental game as we continue to wait for our weather window for our summit attempt. Please stay tuned Lower 48 and happy 4th of July to all of our friends and family from our team here at 17000’. Good bye. RMI Guide Mike Uchal

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DG,
Enjoy your time on the mountain. I was in court today in Durham and all the Marshalls were asking about you. Speaking of court—that’s where I’ll be tommorrow, Monday and Tuesday. And I’m not even the litigator in the family. So, there are worse things than waiting on a weather window! Bet you wish you had a Kindle though!

Stay focused!
Stephanie

Posted by: Stephanie on 7/5/2012 at 4:49 pm

Hi Uncle mike! It’s grace and sam. Boudro says hi! (mom says its Boudreaux but i dont like like that spelling) he’s very crazy! We miss you soooooooo much. Guess what? Mom’s pregnant! Yay, we are so excited! Have fun!

Posted by: Grace and Sam on 7/5/2012 at 3:22 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom and Team Enjoy Time at Base Camp

March 25, 2023

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 17,500'

Hello family and friends back home!

It was a chilly night here at 17,500’. But that was to be expected! Everyone had hot water bottles to keep them warm. We woke to crystal clear skies and a beautiful view. The sun doesn’t get to camp until about 8:30 so we lingered in the tents before meeting for breakfast. Then we lounged in chairs soaking up the warmth of the sunshine enjoying the views up the Khumbu icefall while sipping coffee! Sounds tough, I know!

Then I took the team for a short hike into the very beginning the icefall, but still more than a mile from any real danger. Where we talked about the route and took some pictures and then made our way back to camp to an awaiting lunch. The afternoon was spent relaxing around camp and hanging out in our well stocked dinning tent!

Headed down valley tomorrow!

RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Puffy Pants Crew

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climbs on Columbia Crest

August 14, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb August 11 - 14 reached Columbia Crest, the highest point on Mt. Rainier, just after 7 AM. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Avery Parrinello led their teams on a beautiful, beautiful day with light winds. After enjoying the views from the summit, the teams began their descent from the crater rim. Once back at Camp Muir they will take a short break and then continue down to Paradise. Congratulations to today's climbing teams!

Ecuador’s Volcanoes: Acclimating Hike on Cerro Fuya Fuya

January 13, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 14,000'

Buenos Dias! Today we loaded up our gear and left Quito, driving North on the Pan-American Highway to our next acclimatization hike on Cerro Fuya Fuya. Again in the clouds, we had openings on our way up that provided great views of Lago Fuya Fuya and Cerro Negra. Hiking through the mountain grasses, we ascended quickly as we followed a little steeper trail than yesterday. Again the team did well, standing on top of the volcanic remnants in a few hours, feeling strong at 14,000 feet above sea level. After walking down the mountain and reloading the vehicles we rejoined the highway and made our way to the Hacienda San Luis, a beautiful hacienda to relax and prepare for our trip to the hut on Cayambe, our first big objective. Let's keep our fingers crossed for continued luck here in the Mountains of Ecuador. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Mt. Rainier: August 17th Team Turns Due To Weather

August 17, 2024

Posted by: Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius, Steve Gately, Hannah Blum, Ben Thorneycroft, Rosie Hust

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,100'

The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Same Marjerison and Nick Sinapius turned at 13,100' on their summit attempt of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team climbed into a cloud camp with low visibility and unstable weather. They are back at Camp Muir and will descend to Paradise soon.

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Mt. Rainier: July 3rd Summit!

July 3, 2021

Posted by: Casey Grom, Grayson Swingle

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb of Mt. Rainier reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 5:30 am this morning. RMI Guide Casey Grom reported a great route and a beautiful morning of climbing. The team is on the descent en route to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today's team!

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Congrats RMI team. I’m coming Aug 20

Posted by: Erick on 7/3/2021 at 10:21 am

Awesome! Congratulations to the entire team!

Posted by: Mark and Cindy on 7/3/2021 at 9:34 am

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Mt. Rainier: Early Morning Summit!

July 2, 2021

Posted by: Mike King, Taylor Bickford, Luke Wilhelm, Erika Birkeland, Tatum Whatford, Daniel May

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mt. Rainier Climb, led by RMI Guides Mike King and Taylor Bickford, were on the summit at 4:20 am! The team had good weather with winds at about 10 – 15 mph and blue skies. They are currently descending back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today's summit teams!

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Congrats to everyone - what an awesome adventure!!! So proud of you all!❤️

Posted by: Stephanie on 7/2/2021 at 2:39 pm

Congrats to everyone! Amazing accomplishment.

Posted by: Cara on 7/2/2021 at 8:05 am

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Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team at High Camp

July 3, 2012

Posted by: Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Adam Knoff called in at 3:50 p.m. PT from the base of Washburn's Thumb. The team is on their move to 17K Camp to get into position for their summit bid. All is well and the weather is good.

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Hi Mike, your almost to the submit. You will make it to your goal and your dream. I am so proud. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear the stories. You have worked hard for this. Enjoy the moment when you reach the top and yell out as loud as you can. I am so proud of you. The endurance of this trip is overwhelming. Be safe and enjoy. Love you lots - Mom

Posted by: mom on 7/4/2012 at 5:56 am

DG,
Here’s hoping that you guys have good weather for the summit push. I can’t wait to hear the stories and see your pictures!
Lots of love,
Steph

Posted by: Stephanie on 7/3/2012 at 8:05 pm

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Ecuador Volcanoes: First Day of Acclimatization

December 2, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 9,350'

Hola from Ecuador. We started our day with another bountiful and colorful breakfast this morning. The main dishes varied from yesterday's breakfast. Eggs, sausages, and mini breakfast burritos were the main attractions. Rounding out our breakfast of yogurt, papaya, mini pastries and once again fine Ecuadorian coffee. After breakfast we loaded the taxis and shuttled over to the teleferico ( or the gondola ). Which was a short 10 minute drive from our hotel through the bustling streets of Quito. The hearty breakfast was put to good use today as we had our first day of beginning our acclimatization with some physical activity. We rode the teleferico to about 13,500 ft. We then began our 3.5 hour hike up Rucu Pichincha. The weather and temperature for our hike could not have been more pleasant. We had some clouds in the area which helped to keep the temperature moderate. We all agreed that it felt splendid to stretch our legs and most importantly work our lungs, breathing hard as we hiked to nearly 15,500 ft. Conversation throughout the hike was animated, as we hiked through varied terrain of lush vegetation and some fun rocky terrain. The view of Quito throughout the day gave us an appreciation of how big this city of 2.2 million people is. We returned to our hotel in the afternoon for a few hours of free time to relax, explore local culture and prepare for our departure from Quito tomorrow morning. Dinner tonight was filled with laughs and great conversation. We are all back at the hotel this evening preparing for a good nights rest feeling satisfied with the day, looking forward to tomorrows adventures. RMI Guide Jason Thompson

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