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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Spencer, I take it by your grin your having a blast!! Stay safe Warrior. Respect the mountain. Enjoying the blogs.
Posted by: Wesley Smithee on 6/30/2011 at 4:06 pm
What a wonderfully happy group. I am so excited for all of you. Praying for your safety, great weather and kindness from the mountain. Always in my heart Wayne, love Dinah
Posted by: Dinah Rogers on 6/29/2011 at 2:12 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,696'
In an effort to maximize the suffering and thus achieve the greatest level of mental training, we hiked Rucu Pichincha during the rainiest, snowiest portion of the day. Alright, that was not the intention but mission accomplished! Here on the equator, weather forecasts can only tell you so much. If you ask a local about it, they typically look at the sky and tell you what is currently happening. It was basically cloudy, raining or snowing all day but we did get some glimpses of Quito beneath the clouds. On the way back down the trail we also dried off a bit in the warmth of the afternoon so everyone was in good spirits back on the bus. Tonight we are headed to a local favorite restaurant to fuel up on baba ganoush before heading north towards Cayambe.
You all earned a great meal climbing in the snow and rain! Best of Luck Dustin and Kevin and Team!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/14/2022 at 4:27 am
Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Chase Halbert, Ben Luedtke, Luke Wilhelm, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir teams led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier and Avery Parrinello ascended to Camp Muir on Monday under beautiful blue skies. The good weather continued for their training at Camp Muir the following day. Wednesday morning, with an alpine start, the team left Camp Muir en route to the summit. The team enjoyed nice weather and clear skies, allowing them to spend some time in the crater. After their time on top, the teams returned to Camp Muir. They will continue their training today and tomorrow morning. Tomorrow afternoon they will re-pack their gear and descend to Paradise.
Congratulations to the climbers on reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier and being the first RMI Team to do so this season!
Congratulations! Seeing these updates again is awesome!
Posted by: Glenn Kline on 4/23/2021 at 4:29 pm
Always great to hear of Rainier success. Bravo - especially to rookies.
Posted by: Waltero Glover on 4/23/2021 at 6:37 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Zeb Blais, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
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The Christofferson family is sending our best to Anders and the rest of the team. We love all the pictures and updates! Looking forward to hearing how you are all doing after carrying all those heavy loads “on your march” today!
Posted by: Judy Christofferson on 6/28/2013 at 5:51 pm
Hahn Team
To Mike & Max - we are grateful to be able to follow you on this blog and will enjoy watching your adventures. Thinking of you and wishing you good weather and a safe climb.
Bill & Caryl Reese
Posted by: Bill & Caryl Reese on 6/28/2013 at 11:48 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Hola Guapo
Checking in to see how you are doing.It seems like you’ve been away for months already!
Its exciting to check in daily to see where you are….and you are getting closer!
Hope you enjoyed your burritos tonight…...we had a four-star dinner of Kraft Mac and cheese and succotash; you aren’t missing much!
missing you! STAY STRONG! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
xo Guapa and Maya
Posted by: marion and maya on 6/27/2013 at 9:04 pm
Tom, I hope your trip is going well. We’re all waiting for your triumphant return. As Rhonda said, we’re putting updates together for everyone following you and can’t wait to hear all about it. Stay safe, stay warm, and in Eric’s words “Think snow!”
Cheers
Posted by: Milo on 6/27/2013 at 5:36 am
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Ditto the comments above! Especially Sasha’s “enjoy the descent!” Really, enjoy it all- we were amazed at how different the landscape was on our way back to Lukla.
Congratulations on fighting the fight and making it to EBC! We look forward to hearing the stories…
Be safe!
xo
Dana Marie
Posted by: Dana Marie Buchanan on 4/5/2013 at 8:55 am
Elsie,
Hope you are well…can’t wait to hear the stories when you are home…sounds like an amazing trip.
Posted by: Fletch on 4/5/2013 at 5:38 am
RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Chukung.
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Good luck to the Island Peak climb team. Pete and Liesl, we’ll be thinking of you and wishing you great weather and a fantastic climb.
Posted by: Jo Ann, John, and Mom on 4/2/2013 at 3:50 pm
Way to go trekkers. Mark, you are the best! Good luck on Island Peak and being Base Camp manager. I can’t wait to do another trip with you.
Posted by: Stephani on 4/2/2013 at 3:21 pm
Happy birthday to Michael! We hope you feel so loved and celebrated today! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to hear about your adventure and see your photos. Our thoughts are with you, Dr Bruce and the team!
Posted by: UDON, TURTLES & The Shortman on 2/11/2012 at 11:57 am
Happy Birthday Michael. I cant believe that 24 years have gone by. Stay safe and warm up there. Get in one of the photos so we can all see you. Love you. Mom
Posted by: Joyce on 2/11/2012 at 6:07 am
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