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Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Trek to Namche Bazaar

March 20, 2017

Posted by: Casey Grom, Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 11,300'

Hello from the Khumbu everyone! This morning we left the tea house in Phakding and headed up this beautiful valley toward Namche Bazaar, which is the largest village in this famous valley. We had a slight rain delay this morning as we woke to some light precip, but hit the trail right around 8:30 as the rain tapered off. Everyone enjoyed the hike, and no one seemed to mind pausing often for the endless mules and yaks carrying loads headed for basecamp as we made our way down, but mostly up this rocky trail. It was reasonably busy on the route with trekkers and climbers, but the traffic seemed to flow pretty smoothly. The team crossed a number of high suspension bridges without a problem, but I did notice no one stopped in the middle to take photos. Overall it was a really enjoyable day as we climbed up to just over 11,200' where Namche sits. There was a little snow falling as we pulled in, so we'll have a few better photos tomorrow. That is all for now. RMI Guide Casey Grom

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Mt. Rainier: September 14th Summit!

September 14, 2013

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team reported great route conditions and warm, sunny weather. The team is making their way to Camp Muir where they will rest and refuel before returning to Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

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Thanks RMI guides for getting the team safely to the summit! Congratulations Jason and the whole team! We are so PROUD of you Jay for Hiking for the Hungry.
Linda Friedman
Ps.
Would you bring us some snow? We haven’t seen any here in NJ since the 2013-14 winter from hell!

Posted by: Linda Friedman on 9/14/2014 at 9:30 am

Ajaz I am soo sooo proud of you!!!! love you

Posted by: sadaf on 9/15/2013 at 11:49 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 3rd Update

September 3, 2012

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Summit! Both Mt. Rainier teams reached the summit by the light of the moon and then the rise of the sun. What a beautiful day on top! RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Geoff Schellens radioed in with a bluebird report- light winds, blue skies and a bit chilly. The route is in excellent shape and both teams left the crater rim by 8:15 a.m.

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Way to go Brandon and Evan!! Can’t wait to hear about the journey.
XO, Linda and Eliza

Posted by: Linda Hull on 9/3/2012 at 2:39 pm

Way to go Scotty, happy b- day ;). We will meet
you at the bottom, xoxo. Siena, Chase and me

Posted by: Sheryl on 9/3/2012 at 9:09 am

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Mt. Rainier: August 31st Summit!

August 31, 2012

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Mt. Rainier Summit Climb led by Billy Nugent and Solveig Waterfall reached the crater rim at 6:59 a.m. this morning. The teams reported clear and windy skies and very cold temperatures. Billy and Solveig radioed at 8:15 a.m. that both teams started their descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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the only time oil and water mix well is when shaken violently… me and my brother from another mother are just too stupid to quit!!!!ha ha ha

Posted by: brad rearden on 9/4/2012 at 7:24 pm

Mark, that is just outstanding!

Posted by: keshma saujani on 9/2/2012 at 1:37 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Jones and Team Move to 14,000 Camp

June 6, 2012

Posted by: Tyler Jones

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

This morning we awoke to mostly clear skies, calm winds,and great climbing temps. Bagels and bacon filled our tanks for an early breakfast. We loaded our packs with our camp and started the 3,000 foot climb back to our cache at 14,000'. The team climbed in better style than ever, cutting 15 minutes off our previous time to the 14,000' Advanced Base Camp (ABC). The guides have some very tasty food in store for the next few meals as we rest, rehydrate, acclimate, and create tighter bonds with our new climbing partners. RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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“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

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Ecuador’s Volcanoes: First Acclimatization Hike

January 12, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 15,700'

Today was a great day. After an early breakfast, we left the hotel and headed to the morning opening of the teleferico, the gondola that launches from Quito and lands at 13,500 feet on the old volcano of Rucu Pinchincha. Quite a leap in elevation and great for an acclimatization hike. The team did a great job ascending the grassy ridges that led to a rocky scramble to the cloudy summit of Pinchincha. Our maiden voyage was a success, climbing to around 15,700 feet in an afternoon and even getting enough of a clearing to see both Cayambe and Cotopaxi rising high above Quito. Tomorrow we head out for another altitude mission, but this one was tough to beat. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Mexico’s Volcanoes: Wittmier and Team Rest and Explore Puebla

February 17, 2023

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lauren Macklin

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 7,000'

This morning we head towards Pico de Orizaba, one of our main climbing objectives of the trip, relaxed and rested after two nights and a full day in Puebla.

Rest day activities were varied, as usual. Some intrepid folks made their way to Cholula, where you can view and hike up ancient Aztec pyramids. Others explored art exhibits in Puebla and while others just fully relaxed. RMI Guide Lauren Macklin and I found our way to a brand-new bouldering gym before enjoying afternoon lattes at my favorite coffee roaster in town.

The evening was capped with a nice dinner at El Mural de los Poblanos where we sampled some local mezcals, ate delicious traditional foods and shared our rest day stories with the group.

Puebla feels to me like the world's biggest little city and is the place to stay when in this region. There is a ton of history, great outdoor activities and it’s more laidback than Mexico City. We could easily spend the duration of this trip having a spa day in Puebla and drinking fancy wines at rooftop bars. But alas, we have a mountain to climb. On to Pico de Orizaba!

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier and team

Peru Seminar: Young & Team Summit Nevado Copa!

July 13, 2017

Posted by: Robby Young, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 20,300'

Greetings, loyal RMI blog fanatics. Your ESS-Peru just returned from the summit of Nevado Copa, which is about 20,300 feet high above sea level. Great climb and we had great weather. Just a little bit of cold wind up there, but nothing at all of our layers couldn't defend against. We're all back at high camp now at 12:45 in the afternoon, proud of our accomplishments and enjoying the sunshine here for just a little while before we make the casual escape back down to the lower elevations of our base camp and our cook staff. We will probably get out of here in an hour or so. We'll touch base tomorrow when we make our return to Urus and conclude this incredible two-week program that we had here in the Cordillera Blanca. Until then, talk to you soon. Bye. RMI Guide Robby Young

RMI Guide Robby Young calls in post Nevado Copa summit.

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Congratulations Jon and the entire climbing team!
Looking forward to hearing about your adventure.
Hugs Mom and the Crabbies

Posted by: faye on 7/14/2017 at 10:21 am

Congratulations to you and the entire team Jason. What an incredible trip!

Posted by: Steve Gehrke on 7/14/2017 at 3:34 am

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Kilimanjaro: Peter Whittaker and the Kilimanjaro Family Climb Ascend To The Shira Plateau

October 9, 2013

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,300'

The Kilimanjaro Family Climb reached Shira Camp at 12,300' on the Shira Plateau today. The team checks in with an update on the ascent in today's video dispatch: RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Seth Waterfall

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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

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Mallory & Team on Summit!

July 7, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,320'

Hey RMI this is Linden Mallory calling from the summit of Mt. McKinley. It's about 6 PM here in Alaska July 7th. We got up to the top a few minutes ago. We just had a spectacular day of climbing. Crystal clear all day, clouds down below stretching way off to the North Slope of Alaska and to the south you can see all the way towards Talkeetna. You can’t see the ocean but other than that it's absolutely gorgeous. And to top it all off there is a half moon hanging above the summit. The team is doing great, we made good time and climbed well. We are celebrating right now, taking some photos. We are going to pack up and head down in a few moments get back to high camp. We will check in once we get down there. Take care. RMI Guide LInden Mallory

RMI Guide Linden Mallory checks in from the summit of Mt. McKinley.

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Congratulations and warm wishes to you all from Medford,Mass.Special congratulations to Paul Colaneri what a wonderful accomplishment. We are so happy for you. Your Proud co-workers.

Posted by: ann on 7/8/2011 at 12:00 pm

yeah Willie and congratulations to all - how exciting, can’t wait to see photos. So proud of you…envious too. Be safe !

Posted by: Aunt Chrissy in Colorado on 7/8/2011 at 11:59 am

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