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Posted by: Andy Bond, David Price, Seth Burns, Emma Lyddan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by RM Guide Andy Bond reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team got an early start from Camp Schurman and reached the summit around 5:30 am. They will return to Camp Schurman for their final night on the mountain. Enjoy these photos from RMI Guide David Price taken from the summit crater of Mt. Rainier this morning.
Congratulations to today's Emmons team!
What a great 4 days!!! Great climb and excellent guides.
Posted by: charles on 6/19/2013 at 10:04 pm
On The Map
Yay Sasha! You can do it!
Posted by: Claire on 6/15/2012 at 8:24 am
Sasha
We are watching the blog. Have a wonderful and safe trip. We are delighted that you have such awesome and competent companions.
Love Dad, Mom, Brooklyn, Spencer and Waldo
Posted by: Charles Selby on 6/15/2012 at 7:08 am
On The Map
“Go daddy go”, says Team Snyder back in Texas!
Posted by: Julie Snyder on 6/7/2012 at 6:04 pm
Good breakfast good team and good guide, and your faith is an importand tool to get higher safely.
We are proud of you, go team go.
Thank you for the reports Tyler.God bless.
Posted by: voula likourgiotis on 6/7/2012 at 3:19 pm
On The Map
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,300'
A leisurely morning at La Casa Sol was in order following yesterday. Particularly for Andrew, who in the bus to taxi switch before hiking Fuya Fuya, forgot to grab hiking shoes. He sent Fuya Fuya, in sandals, and with minimal issue. Jaime and I also got ourselves into a dizzying misadventure in our attempt to hike a lesser known mountain near Otavalo. It turned into us driving windy roads through the Ecuadorian countryside and running out of time to summit before dinner. We did however get some great views of Cayambe and a huge mushroom cloud over the erupting Volcán Reventador.
After copious cups of coffee and tea, we headed for the Otavalo Market. On Saturdays, the market is bustling and extends beyond the normal square where it is held. Sensory overload is real there: colorful textiles, yelling merchants, loud music, food cooking over coals and so on. I typically choose to sneak into an alley and enjoy my favorite coffee I have found in Ecuador at a little shop called Tayta Wasi. After a couple hours, we hopped back in the bus and headed for the town of Cayambe. Once there, we enjoyed a quick lunch with complimentary bizcochos, which are basically the driest butter biscuit you can imagine. Their popularity as a staple food in this region continues to baffle me.
Finally, we made our way towards the volcano and are now settled in at the refuge. Book reading, organizing, gear adjustments and heavy breathing were the afternoon’s activities. Tomorrow we will brush up on basic glacier travel skills before our first big objective of the trip, Volcán Cayambe.
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
This is for Nancy:
“The secret of the mountains is that the mountains simply exist…The mountains have no “meaning,” they *are* meaning; the mountains *are.” ... I ring with life, and the mountains ring, and when I can hear it, there is a ringing that we share. I understand all this, not in my mind but in my heart, knowing how meaningless it is to try to capture what cannot be expressed, knowing that mere words will remain when I read it all again, another day.” - Peter Matthiessen, “The Snow Leopard”.
Thanks for the inspiration Nancy, disfruta este periplo.
Posted by: Lisa Fernandez on 1/29/2023 at 7:48 am
Posted by: Steve Gately, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Steve Gately, and Tatum Whatford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The teams climb under clear windless skies and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. They are on the descent and will be back at Camp Muir by mid-morning.
Congratulations team!
So happy to hear this news! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Holly on 8/5/2022 at 12:45 pm
Way to go, Team!!! I’ve been thinking of you and sending good vibes for a safe and clear summit! So happy for you all!!! <3 <3 <3 :-) :-) :-)
Posted by: Emily on 8/5/2022 at 11:17 am
Posted by: Andy Bond, Luke Wilhelm, Stephen Inman, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,158'
RMI Guide Andy Bond and the Kautz Seminar July 30 - 4 August team reached Point Success today! The second highest of Mt. Rainier's three named summits, Point Success at 14,158'. The Kautz route was challenging for the team today with large penitentes and route finding, but they reached the summit with all of their team members, 100% success! The team will return to camp for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will return to the trailhead and celebrate their week of training and climbing accomplishment.
Way to go team! Congratulations!
100% Success! Congratulations to all the team members!
Posted by: Tracey Inman on 8/4/2021 at 3:46 am
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 12,300'
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WAY TO GO SAM! You are all doing sooooooooooo AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see you again!!!!!!! Miss You! ❤️
Posted by: Taylor Riga on 10/9/2013 at 3:30 pm
So excited for you and your Dad. I love watching these videos! What a wonderful memory you are creating with him!
Posted by: Noreen on 10/9/2013 at 2:30 pm
Doug and Erik — you went, you saw, you conquered! Revel in it!
Rich
Posted by: Rich on 6/24/2021 at 8:20 pm
Congrats Giorgio Kulp on checking off climb one in the ole bucket list. We are proud of your determination and the accomplishment. Can’t wait to hear the story of your adventure. Congrats to the entire team!
Posted by: Debbie Snyder and the Kulprits on 6/24/2021 at 6:23 pm
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