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Posted by: Andy Bond, Jess Wedel, Charlie Harrison, Nick Sinapius, Tom Skoog, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 11 - 14 led by RMI Guides Andy Bond and Jess Wedel reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 5 am today. Andy reported a beautiful morning climbing in base layers with no winds and meteors filling the sky as they climbed toward the summit.
Congratulations to the team!
Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Great climb men, we too are proud of your trip to the summit…Hope you have a safe trip home.
Posted by: Hal and Mary Hayes on 8/11/2012 at 4:47 pm
Way to go to the Brothers Leonard! Eddie, the Pookas are proud of you.
Posted by: Jim Citrano on 8/9/2012 at 3:49 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
Now we have to think of you for a whole another day already because of the stinking weather! NOT!!
You know of course that your Mom and I would be thinking of you even if you were not on a mountain such as Denali!
Hope it happens today for you all.. Be safe and I love you Mom.xoxoxo
Posted by: Ginny & Bob on 5/28/2012 at 10:33 am
I’m on pins and needles. Miss you, Rich. XO
Posted by: Christina Doren on 5/28/2012 at 9:31 am
Posted by: Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Last night some of our team arrived in Mexico City and were welcomed by the beautiful, lit up statues in the city center.
Today, folks had the opportunity to explore and rest for the rest of the trip ahead. Some enjoyed a walk through Chapultepec park, where tree lined sidewalks provide a nice reprieve from the bustling city. Others explored the city streets and food while also taking the day to rest.
This evening our team finally gathered to meet and discuss our adventure ahead.
Welcome to our Mexico's Volcanoes blog!
RMI Guide Abby Westling and Team
Posted by: James Bealer, David Price, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
The Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier August 3 - 5 team reached the summit of Mt. Baker today around 10 am. Along with training and preparing for this climb, this team is part of the American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air raising money for the cause. We are excited to report that all team members reached the summit today led by RMI Guides James Bealer, David Price and Abby Westling. They will return to camp on the mountain for a final night. Tomorrow they will walk out to the trail and conclude their program with a small celebration.
Congratulations everyone! Nice work!
On The Map
SO wonderful to be able to read about your days - and more importantly, see that you are all happy and well. Thank you for the beautiful photos. I have enjoyed them (and they put my mind at ease :) ) All is well here - have a wonderful adventure and continue ...for with every step that you take, you inspire all who know you.
xo Bridget
Posted by: Bridget Hodgson on 3/28/2013 at 5:35 pm
Ahhh…I remember the scent of freshly laundered clothes….hung out to dry over the Yak dung piles! Hope you get to enjoy the sunroom and take a look at the Pheriche clinic on your “rest” day (and hopefully not for the “Khumbu Flu”! ;)
Glad you all received your Lama Geshe blessings- It’s great to see the pics…and hope you get to have just one more shower stop in Lobuche!
We are thinking of you-Keep on climbing!!! xo
Posted by: Dana Marie Buchanan on 3/28/2013 at 4:57 pm
That’s my boyfriend!!!! Maybe one day we can summit up there together :)
Posted by: Cathy on 2/11/2012 at 8:22 am
I’m assuming the weather conditions prevented you all from attempting the summit? I know akbar was really looking forward to it.
Uzma (akbar’s wife)
Posted by: uzma on 2/10/2012 at 3:31 am
Finally! A day to rest, relax, and check out the worlds highest art gallery! Yes you read that correctly. Today, we all had a nice sleep-in before stumbling into our dining tent for a lazy breakfast. The basecamp air was cold and crisp this morning. A welcome change from the hot, dry weather down in the Horcones Valley that we trekked through the day before. After breakfast, the team was given packing lists to prepare for our gear carry to Camp 1 tomorrow. The first carry of the trip is arguably the hardest day outside of summit day due to the weight of the packs. But for now, everyone is putting the thought of back breaking loads out of their minds and focusing on acclimating to our new elevation here at basecamp. Many have already toured the art gallery and purchased a few souvenirs for those of you reading this at home in the States. We will spend the rest of the day watching the frequent mountain showers pass through camp and waiting for the next opportunity to stuff our faces with the amazing food provided by our logistics company Grajales Expeditions. Everyone is doing well and excited to move higher up the mountain! Fingers crossed we have good weather for our trip to Camp One.
Go team leaders Scott and James! Get my pal Steve to the top! Eat a bunch at the cave
Posted by: Dave Head on 1/15/2022 at 9:55 pm
Go, Andy, go! Katy and Anna
Posted by: Katy on 1/13/2022 at 6:11 pm
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 10:49 am PT
After a couple of relatively inactive days, we left base camp like a bunch of caged animals who had recently tasted freedom for the first time.
The crew walked across the Kahiltna with confidence and strength under a clear Alaskan night sky, only a few clouds hanging like ornaments from the peaks of Denali, Foraker, Crosson and the Kahiltna dome.
We made it to camp one in great time, the snow having frozen to a beautiful supportable crust that felt more convenient to walk across than a city sidewalk, and the temperatures were ideal for carrying heavy loads.
We are now hiding from another boisterous Alaskan sun, watching the snow melt and looking forward to some much needed and deserved rest before we wake up this evening to hopefully carry tonight.
RMI Guides JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci and Team
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Posted by: Adam Schefter on 6/6/2021 at 6:51 am
TRAPPIN OUT DA WRAIF IN DA WINTA
Posted by: Likka on 6/5/2021 at 7:09 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Awesome job, Kevin!! With two climbs on Rainier under your belt, Bob and I expect you’ll carry our packs the next time we tackle Katahdin and Mt Washington!
Best,
Joe
PS. I was going to send you flowers and a fruit basket, but then I realized this blog was a lot cheaper.
Posted by: Joe B on 8/3/2012 at 10:59 am
Your prep and hard work are blessed with such a spectacular view! Awesome!
Posted by: Ron on 8/19/2023 at 2:58 pm
Congratulations to the team on your Summit climb today!!
What a awesome accomplishment for each of you!
Posted by: Evans on 8/14/2023 at 7:32 pm
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