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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, George Hedreen, Bailey Servais, Mitch Valaitis, Evan Redman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb teams reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 7:45 am today led by RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Dustin Wittmier. Dave reported very pleasant climbing conditions for the morning. After enjoying some time in the crater the teams will descend to Camp Muir for the second and final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will descend the remaining 4.5 miles to Paradise and conclude their program at Rainier BaseCamp.
Nice work team!
Posted by: James Bealer, Abby Westling, Cal Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,541'
The RMI Glacier Peak Climb, led by James Bealer, started at the trailhead on July 5th in high spirits. They hiked through beautiful old growth forest and crossed cold glacial streams. As the team gained altitude, they could see more and more peaks all around them. Finally they reached the top of White Pass and made camp for the night.
Today, July 7th, the team was on the summit! They plan to move their camp back down the mountain a bit today and hike out tomorrow.
Congratulations team!
Posted by: Eric Frank, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,400'
Total Bummer Steve and Connor! Saw yesterday’s team did not make it either. Was hoping you would. Guess you will just have to climb again! Take care. Be safe. ~Audrey
Posted by: Audrey on 8/28/2013 at 12:30 pm
Steve and Connor,
I am so sorry that you didn’t make it to the top. Be
safe on the way down. See you when you get home.
Mom @ Nana
Posted by: Darlene Fox on 8/28/2013 at 11:37 am
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Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Adam Knoff
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Seth, Adam, Solveig, Thomas and Zeb were excellent guides and made the trip a worthwhile experience even though the weather did not cooperate for a summit bid. I look forward to other guided adventures with any one of these guides.
Thank you for a memorable trip.
Posted by: John Gallen on 6/4/2012 at 8:28 am
Posted by: Andy Bond, Jack Delaney, Joey Manship
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Today was our promised “easy day” by our guides and the jury is still out. We climbed down to 10K to grab our previously buried cache and climbed back up to camp 2. The day was and still is snowy and windy, but we got to spend a lot of it in our tents eating our newly uncovered snacks.
Tomorrow - should Denali allow, we will climb to 14,000, to bury another cache.
Happy adoption day to my dog Mav and early birthday to my best girl Alex, and lastly to my mom, we are giving it hell! I love you.
Ps I wrote a really great dispatch yesterday, but the German guy stole my blog.
Thanks Mikayla! I love checking the blog and you wrote this one. You all are a crazy, dedicated bunch. I hope Denali allows. I love you Capt., Cakes, Baby girl.
Posted by: Michelle DeMers on 6/12/2023 at 5:41 pm
Y’all are absolutely amazing, hoping all the best to the whole team for the rest of your journey!
To Mikayla- be safe homie, I read every new blog post to kumar and the production team, they all think y’all are crazy, but also are all rooting for you all the way from South Korea…I love you and I promise we will make a cake for Mav once you get back to celebrate his adoption day, be safe Mikayla.
Posted by: Mack Thompson on 6/12/2023 at 2:34 am
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 13,400'
Last night we lied in bed awaiting an 11pm wakeup for a Cotopaxi summit attempt. But the winds picked up and the roof could be heard shaking and whistling all night. At the sound of my first alarm, myself and the other guides went outside to find high winds and a sideways drizzle. We then went on shifts checking every 30 minutes and hoping for improvement, but to no avail. By 3am we decided to call it and everyone was able to sleep in. The crew was certainly disappointed but still in good spirits. What helped was seeing all the people who did attempt last night return soaked and covered in a layer of half inch ice, having failed to make it to the summit. It was truly a sight to see.
After departing the hut we made the short drive out of the park and are enjoying a wonderful evening at La Cienega, one of the finest haciendas in Ecuador. We took advantage of a sunny afternoon to learn some rope skills and are looking forward to the rest of the evening in this beautiful and historic hacienda.
Thats a bummer the mountain did not give you good weather. But what ever weather you get is always a cool experience!! All the best on your Big mountain Dustin and Kevin!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/21/2022 at 3:38 am
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 2:20 pm PT
Today was the big day! We woke up in Uspallata and started our drive towards the Aconcagua. After getting our permits and entry to the park in order, we began our trek into Confluencia Camp. We arrived in camp and picked up our bags that were delivered by mules. Tent sites were selected and the team quickly got moved in. We then spent the afternoon resting and eating amazing food as we begin to adjust to the altitude.
Following along as you climb ~ will be behind you all the way! (haha!)
Best wishes to the whole team.
Karen & Rob
Posted by: Karen and Rob Marston on 1/12/2022 at 10:17 am
Steve, thought I left a message but don’t see it. Best of luck to you and the team! Joe and Karenl
Posted by: Karen Dietz on 1/12/2022 at 6:37 am
Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 8,700'
On The Map
Nicole,
You are an inspiration! It was hard for you to leave but it will be so worth it.
I admire your discipline, hard work ethic, motivation and determination to succeed.
Enjoy the beauty, peace and serenity of the climb one step at a time.
I found…St. Bernard, patron saint of mountain climbers. A blessing.
Lord, we beg you to bless Nicole and crew, these ropes, staves, mattocks, and these other tools, so that all who will use them in scaling the mountains’ heights and precipices, in ice and snow and raging storms, may be preserved from all accidents and catastrophe, Safely reach the summits, and return unharmed to their homes; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
You are blessed and admired. God bless you on this special journey.
Peace,
Mary Grace
Posted by: Mary Grace on 3/31/2014 at 1:27 am
Cheering you on from New Jersey! Xo T
Posted by: Tatiana Burgos on 3/27/2014 at 6:27 pm
Congratulations to you all! Proud of you and your hard work!!
Posted by: Chrissy M. on 7/31/2023 at 11:36 am
Congratulations!! So proud of the hard work this crew has put in! Incredible grit and dedication, y’all rock!!!
Posted by: Angela Govila on 7/31/2023 at 9:31 am
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