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Chile Ski: Reid & Team Find Perfect Conditions and Enjoyable Skiing on Sierra Nevada

October 4, 2019

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Chile Ski

Yesterday we raced to set up our tents under the Araucaria trees as a fast moving thunderstorm approached. This morning we awoke in a thick snowy cloud. After an hour of skinning up an ever narrowing ridge, we rose above into glowing morning light and blue skies. Last time we came to ski Sierra Nevada was five years ago and we got 95% of the way there, but ran out of time. Today, snow conditions were perfect for skinning all the way to the summit. On top we had impressive views of our neighbors, Lonquimay and Llaima. And crystal clear radio communication with Sergio at his lodge way down in the valley. Three hours later, after a highly enjoyable skiing experience, he picked us up in his Land Rover (it’s a gnarly road) with cold cervezas. Some photos... RMI Guide Tyler Reid

Mt. Rainier: May 20th Update

May 20, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

At 7:57 a.m. RMI Guides JJ Justman and Jake Beren were standing on Columbia Crest, the highest point on Mt. Rainier, enjoying the views. There was a gentle 5 mph breeze on the “prettiest day in May that [JJ and Jake] have ever seen.” The teams began their descent about 8:30 and we look forward to seeing them at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon. Congratulations Summit Climbers!

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Thanks to my guide JJ and all the world class guides at RMI, you made the climb an amazing experience! You guys are the best!! Will be back for more .. :)

Posted by: Bo on 5/22/2013 at 11:27 am

Congratulations to Taylor, Callie, Jake, Mark, David, Bo and Andy for a strong climb to the summit!

Posted by: Charles on 5/21/2013 at 8:39 pm

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Safely Back to Basecamp

February 17, 2013

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Hey everyone, Billy calling checking in again. Had a really rough day coming down the mountain yesterday, but everyone made it down in one piece. We got back to High Camp with nice weather and then the weather just kinda gradually turned for the worst through the evening. And by about 5 In the morning, we were fighting about 80 mile an hour gust of winds just battling to keep our camp in one piece. And at first light, around 6:30, we pretty much had to get out of the tents and we're just battling hurricane force winds and to get everybody's stuff together and we got everything out of Camp Cholera. Moved on down to our Camp 2 and reput up tents and cooked breakfast and filled water bottles and recuperated from the hellish evening. And after that everybody walked on down to Basecamp last night and we enjoyed an awesome steak dinner, courtesy of the great Basecamp staff at Grajales. We are all geared up, everything's been loaded on mules and we're now headed for Pampa de Lenas and tonight will be our last night on the trail and tomorrow we are headed to Mendoza. We'll check in one more time tomorrow, after we've made it safely to the road. Ciao, ciao. RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Mexico Volcanoes: Waterfall & Team In Puebla after Successful Ixta Summit

February 13, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Hi from Puebla! It's just after 11 p.m. and we just got back from dinner. It was a long and great day. We woke up this morning before 2 a.m. and started climbing just after 3. The night was cool and crisp but windless which was really great for us. Everyone on the team was very motivated to climb and we made good progress up to the top of the Ayoloco Glacier. From there the good weather continued and just over 4 hours after starting we were standing on top of Ixta. It was a beautiful day for climbing. The walk down went very smooth. We had a light breeze on the lower mountain (that's the big weather story for us so far!) and when we got to the trail head we were greeted with tortas, cervesas and refrescos. Now we're all set up for a rest day in Puebla tomorrow. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Mt. Rainier: September 6th Summit!

September 6, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Dave Hahn and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Dave reported clear and sunny skies with winds at about 10mph. The teams were going to spend some time enjoying the great views before starting their descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Dave, nice to meet you the other day on wonderland trail. I will be there again.

Posted by: Angela on 9/12/2012 at 11:04 am

I am so happy to see you got fantastic weather for your climb. Take some pictures of big crevasses on your way back to Muir.

Posted by: Tom Hagedoron on 9/6/2012 at 11:08 am

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Move Into 14K Camp

June 14, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Waking to perfect conditions, clear and near windless, we decided to saddle up and move on up to Genet Basin and make a new home at 14,000 feet. Our hard work yesterday really paid off, leaving us with a perfect trail to camp. It was even downright hot as we pulled into camp and we found a great camp left to us by our friends now living at 17,000 camp. Thanks. It was still tough, but our team held together well and turned in early for some much needed rest. Tomorrow we will most likely retrieve our cache and spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the fixed lines higher up. Cross your fingers for some high pressure. A week would be plenty. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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All the best for the head wall and beyond. Let us know that you’re all doing fine please.

Posted by: AK on 6/16/2012 at 3:53 pm

Great climbing everyone, keep it up. Bob, the summit is around the corner, stay strong! Everything good at home.

Posted by: John Spinks on 6/15/2012 at 8:11 pm

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Vinson Massif: Team Returns from Union Glacier

November 30, 2011

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

It took all night, but finally the victorious Vinsonites evacuated the continent. At two in the morning we all clambered into a giant open sledge being dragged by a Tucker snow machine. Thus began a surreal hay ride across the endless Union Glacier to the blue ice runway in some of the coldest and windiest conditions of our entire trip. We got to watch the massive Illyusion 76 scream in for a landing, but it was then still a few hours wait to get the big aircraft unloaded. Luckily ALE had a convenient (and spartan) warming hut staged close to the aircraft. I said my congratulations and goodbyes to the gang and watched them jet off the ice at 5:30 AM. In particular, I made sure that Seth Waterfall and Billy Nugent knew the extent of my gratitude for their help and friendship these past weeks. Of course I was a little sorry to miss out on what I'm certain will be a fun victory dinner in South America, but my season on the Ice isn't finished just yet. I'll pass a few days now at Union Glacier waiting for the next RMI Vinson climb (space on the Illyushin is limited and pricey so the best plan is for me to stay put). ALE is hosting a marathon for about 30 runners tomorrow and I have volunteered to assist in conducting the event... It should be interesting. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Mt. Rainier: May 12 - 14 Four Day Climb Teams Reach Summit

May 15, 2023

Posted by: Steve Gately, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Steve Gately and Alex Halliday led the Four Day Climb May 12 - 15 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team reported a really great route with good weather. The winds died down partly through their climb and they enjoyed a pleasant morning on the mountain. The teams began their descent from the crater rim around 8:20 am. They will return to Camp Muir for a short break to re-pack and re-fuel. They will then continue the final descent to Paradise.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Well done!!!

Posted by: Antonia on 5/15/2023 at 9:41 pm

OUTSTANDING NEWS! Giant hugs to Zoe and Rachel and BRAVO to this fabulous group of climbers! Can’t wait to hear the stories and see pics. Love you guys!

Posted by: Jeanie Iida on 5/15/2023 at 1:14 pm

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Mt. Everest: RMI Guide & Base Camp Manager Mark Tucker Checks In From the Khumbu

March 29, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 13,000'

Walk a week or fly an hour? A very popular phrase with the bush pilots in Alaska. Here in Nepal, I will take the walk a week option. If I were going to climb the tallest mountain in North America, "Denali", I would opt for the hour flight into the mountain, which drops you at about 8,000' to begin the ascent to 20,320 ft. Here in the High Himalaya, with that hour flight they could drop us at Everest Base Camp, it sits around 17,300', you would be in a world of hurt, that is a bit too much of an altitude jump for 99.9% of all humans. So here I sit in a nice Tea house at 13,000', half way through my eight day trek to Base Camp. Kind of a long commute to work, but traffic has not been to bad. Yep another season of life on the Glacier for this Himalayan Veteran. Excited for RMI 2015 Everest Expedition? I sure am. No wonder RMI was voted #1 Outfitter,with the return of the finest Guides, for the climb and trek. The reason I continue these wild adventures is the RMI solid commitment, time and again, to provide the best available resources and infrastructure. The team is looking forward to sharing this Expedition with you as best we can over the next couple of months. I wish you could be here. I know the challenges you will face in everyday life may not be as unusual as ours but in there own way just as impressive. Climb your own Everest. Get out when you can! RMI Guide Mark Tucker Special shout out to - MOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love, Mark

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Tuckie Wonder: glad to hear that you and the team are safe. Was due to volunteer at CIWEC in Pokhara later this year (we will see if that’s helpful or just another mouth to feed as the weeks unfold). Cheering for the enduring Nepalese spirit from afar for now. Travel safely, old pal. Cheers, Sara

Posted by: Sara Whitner on 5/6/2015 at 9:44 pm

Hi Mark-this is Philip-part of the BBC film crew for Everest ER in 2006/2007-has been way too long. My thoughts are with you all in Nepal and am glad to hear that you are safe. I also heard Dave is good too and I hope all your team. Thank goodness. We are all devastated with the crisis that has hit Nepal and will do what we can to help in some way. I just wanted to catch up with you again and wish you well and safe journey home. keep in touch and hopefully one day we can grab a beer or two together or go climb a mountain or something. All the best Philip

Posted by: Philip North-Coombes on 4/30/2015 at 1:41 am

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Mt.Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit!

June 10, 2013

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Andres Marin and Shaun Sears reached the summit of Mt Rainier on this clear, sunny morning. They reported windy conditions with views all the way to Mt. Hood in Oregon. The teams spent about an hour on the summit before starting their descent to Camp Muir. After a short rest at Camp Muir, the teams will continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing everyone at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations!

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