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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from 17000 feet on Mt. McKinley
On The Map
WHOOOHOOOO im so excited! I’ve been thinking about you everyday and I can not imagine how lucky I am to have such a badass dad.
Your so close to your pie! :)
Go for it!!.. and dont whimp out hah. Sleep well!
Love
Sarina.
Posted by: Sarina on 6/20/2012 at 11:10 pm
Good luck guys. Maybe you already hit the top or at the top now?? The suspense grows…..
Drum roll please.
Posted by: dave on 6/20/2012 at 7:26 pm
Always in good hands with Jason Thompson !!! He was my guide on the Alaska seminar in 2009 along with Tyler Jones and I had a really great time and felt safe with them !
Anik :o)
Posted by: Anik Chagnon on 6/15/2012 at 12:03 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Jambo!
Thought you might like to know that the Canucks have just nailed Tonga 25-20 in the rugby world cup competition. Cool aye?!
Hope you’re all well..
From the Kiwi
Posted by: Kristine on 9/14/2011 at 2:02 am
Sending Craig and team all the best from family and friends! Hope you are all enjoying the climb, can’t wait to hear more on the next blog.
Posted by: Glenn on 9/13/2011 at 7:51 pm
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Jackson Breen, Evan Redman, Walter Hailes, Avery Stolte, Celeste Wilson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four-Day teams led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Jackson Breen summited this morning in good weather. They reached the top at 6:00 am taking 6 1/2 hours due to many climbers on the route. The team spend time on the summit before starting their descent, they return to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations Team!
Wow! You did it OLIVIA!!!
Posted by: wendy sobol on 6/29/2024 at 6:43 pm
Congratulations to all! Great job Olivia!! Another check off your list.
Posted by: Grandma Seaver on 6/29/2024 at 2:03 pm
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Mike Bennett, Mitch Valaitis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guide Joe Hoch spent two days on the mountain. The team climbed to Ingraham Flats where they were able to spend the day learning crevasse rescue skills. The team had a great couple of days on the upper slopes of Mt. Rainier.
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
We went to bed with rain and clouds and were hopeful when the stars and upper mountain were out at 11pm when we woke up. After a quick bite to eat and coffee we finished packing our gear and headed up the rocky trail to access the glacier. Our first hour was warm and there was some lighting in the distance. With clear skies above we continued towards the Hermosa glacier and slowly were overtaken by clouds, the lighting was now flashing in all directions. The electrical storm was not the violent ground strikes accompanied by thunder that most people would associate with but rather lighting that was spread throughout the clouds. The visibility decreased and we made the decision to descend back to the hut rather then see if the system would move out. After we returned to the hut wet snow began falling and the upper mountain didn’t not give us another window to climb higher.
We are currently down safe and headed for Chilcabamba for the next 2 nights. While we all would have liked to climb Cayambe, the weather window didn’t cooperate. We are all eager for a different outcome on Cotopaxi in 3 nights.
RMI Guide Mike King & Team
Greetings from Chicago!
Sorry you couldn’t summit today but super glad you’re all safe
Posted by: Kim Taylor on 12/9/2019 at 3:13 pm
Posted by: Caleb Ladue, Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
WIsh there were more pictures of the climb and summit!
Posted by: Aubrey on 7/14/2017 at 8:32 am
Thanks RMI for getting us to the summit and back down safely. It was a great experience!
Posted by: Kevin on 7/11/2017 at 10:31 am
Sounds like you guys might be getting a nice cool breeze up there !
Hunker down & good luck on the stroll up.
Posted by: Blackie on 7/7/2012 at 3:47 pm
May the storm pass quickly and uneventfully so that you can make your way to the top soon. We miss you Cathy. Looking forward to your triumphant return :)
Posted by: Monica on 7/7/2012 at 2:12 pm
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