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Posted by: Casey Grom, Dominic Cifelli, Trevor Katz, Joey Manship, Evan Redman, Robert Whyte
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five-Day Climb with RMI Guides Casey Grom and Dominic Cifelli reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Our Five-Day Climb ascends Mt. Rainier's classic route while providing an additional day on the mountain to allow the flexibility to adjust the summit schedule to take advantage of the best window. With great weather all week, the team took a short acclimatization climb to Ingraham Flats on Tuesday, choosing to climb last night. The team had clear skies and light winds on their climb.
Congratulations team!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 11,300'
We woke in Pangboche to a crisp morning. The team strolled in one by one looking for some hot coffee to start their day. It's been a cold few days so the team is a bit sensitive to the cold. We sat for breakfast and waited for our food. Everyone ordered big knowing it would be a big day. Namche sits 1,600' below Pangboche but you wouldn't think that with all the feet we had to gain to descend into Namche. They pushed through all the ups and downs and weaved through the yak trains. A chest cold has seemed to plague half the team but even when feeling crummy they all persevered. There was a lot of incentive to push through the pain and discomfort: pizza, lattes, massages, shopping, wine... After indulging in all that Namche has to offer, we all have made it to our beds for a much deserved sleep. Tomorrow is our last trekking day into Lukla. The team is ready to fly back to Kathmandu where it all started.
Almost done,
RMI Guide Hannah, Abby, and Team
Hey Hannah!
Its been Awesome following along!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 4/4/2023 at 4:13 am
What an awesome experience you have all had! So many memories to share when you return home. We have really enjoyed all the blogs. Have a wonderful last couple days before you return to “regular” life!
Posted by: Rick and Bobbie on 4/3/2023 at 9:39 am
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 10:22 am PT
Our acclimation day at Confluencia Camp started with a hearty breakfast and clear skies. We then began our day hike to see the South face of Aconcagua. The ascent was beautiful and paralleled a glacier as we approached Aconcagua. Finally we reached the view. Even with the upper portions of the mountain obscured by clouds, the face looked impressive. On our way down, we found a little rain, but thankfully it let up once we returned to camp. Now our attention turns to preparing to move to basecamp tomorrow.
Hooray Andy! Very excited for you!
Nope…I don’t feel lazy at all down here at sea level.
Posted by: Elsie on 1/12/2022 at 1:00 pm
Making progress! Hope everyone stays safe and has fun.
Posted by: Ruth Baldock on 1/11/2022 at 11:06 am
RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls in with an update.
KEEP IT SAFE DAVE, KEEP IT SAFE.
Posted by: douglas Hihn on 4/18/2015 at 4:41 am
Wishing the team clear weather and safety through the icefall.
Posted by: Brendon on 4/18/2015 at 12:40 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 22,841'
RMI Guide JJ Justman calls in from the Aconcagua summit!
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Hi Ken ! Congratulations on doing something I never even dream of. Your boys and wife are super proud. Can’t wait to see the photos and to hear the behind the scene stories. ok I am going back to the couch .... LOL. Take Ken. See you soon.
Posted by: Ivy on 2/19/2014 at 9:37 pm
Congratulations to you all! Great job Rich, we are all very proud of you. Safe trip down! See you soon! Hope you got some great pics for us…
Love
Susie
Posted by: Susie on 2/18/2014 at 9:20 pm
Posted by: Tyler Reid, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,800
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Congratulations!I’m sure you all have great stories to share. Brandon will get your well earned favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
Posted by: julie grooms on 2/17/2013 at 8:57 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Glad everything is going great,Megan & Wes hope yall are having fun love Mom & Dad.
Posted by: David & Juli Erickson on 9/21/2012 at 2:01 pm
Hi Ken and Leeza - glad to know you and the rest of the team are doing very well on this exciting adventure. Thank you, Casey, for the updates. Best wishes to all! Sabine and Larry
Posted by: Sabine Calkins on 9/20/2012 at 1:43 pm
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