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Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, George Hedreen, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,891'
RMI guide, Henry Coppolillo, checked in from our camp this afternoon after their 100% successful climb of Mt. Baker. The team will enjoy a beautiful night in the North Cascades before descending back to the trailhead and heading home.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Kiira Antenucci, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
Sunday, June 12, 2022 - 8:59 pm
Good evening readers,
After sending the dispatch last night we listened to the weather from Kahiltna Basecamp. With the weather, basecamp also reads a trivia question. And guess what? We won it! What is a group of ravens called? An unkindness. And what an unkindness they will do if you don't bury your cache deep enough. So today when we arrived to our cache spot at 10,000', we made sure there would be no unkindness done to our belongings. Once again it was an early start to our day. A few snoozes to the alarm to let the weather clear up a bit led to some oatmeal and packing up half our gear. Carrying half our gear will allow our move tomorrow to be a little more enjoyable. The team cruised up ski hill, stepping over several crevasses, and making easy work of the first major uphill of our journey. Clouds took away most of our views but every once in awhile parts of the mountain showed its beauty. It was a good day and we also got our first taste of moving downhill. Sitting at camp looking up, it's amazing how much more terrain we need to cover. In due time we will get there. Tomorrow we will repeat what we did today plus a little to bring us to 11k camp. Getting to 11k is a great feeling because it will be our first camp we truly get to nest into and enjoy a rest day. For now, we have four minutes till the weather comes on, so we will end it here.
Happy reading,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
Posted by: Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Wow! Sounds like a fabulous day on safari. It’s great to hear that all of the rain we witnessed has been so good for the Tanzanian flora and fauna.
35 hours after leaving the Dik Dik I arrived home, safe and sound with all of my luggage in tow. Dang the air is thick and heavy here at sea level! I think about you guys all the time and I can’t wait to see your animal photos.
Hugs,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah on 2/19/2014 at 10:17 pm
On The Map
Aloha Chris. It’s your sister-in-law from Kauai. We are really proud of you for undertaking this big challenge. I think I will just stick to hiking the beaches! Good luck and stay safe. I know Nancy and Sammy are anxious for you to get home. Mary Kay
Posted by: Mary Kay on 3/28/2013 at 2:16 am
Hi Chris,
We want to hear all about the expedition on your return. Safe travels and enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Stacy & Jacquie on 3/26/2013 at 11:53 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 14,000
On The Map
Good looking group. Special “thumbs up” to you, Greg the barber. Drink lots of water, kiddo, if you want to overtake my 18500 ellie! Good luck to all.
Posted by: Mrs Martin! on 1/9/2013 at 4:39 pm
Hey Mike (and team), have fun with your volleyball and your day of rest. Scenery is great and it sounds like the food is awesome. Uncle Mel
Posted by: Mel Schroeder on 1/9/2013 at 10:43 am
On The Map
Way to go Eric! We are all following along with your journey here. Your two nephews and goddaughter wish you good luck and are anxiously awaiting your return. Noah and Ethan climbed the big sand dune at Warren Dunes this past weekend and Noah asked if it was as big as the mountain you were climbing. I told him it was close…
Posted by: Zach Schafer on 6/12/2012 at 8:24 am
Bob, keep it up bro, I know you can do it, one step at a time. You have a great team and the best of guides…to the top!
Posted by: John Spinks on 6/12/2012 at 5:56 am
It looks to my friends like I’m sitting at home in Marina del Rey, CA, but in reality I’m with you, heart and soul.
It’s my secret.
Stay safe and the best of luck to all of you!
Wolf
Posted by: wolf schmidt on 4/23/2011 at 9:17 am
Sara and Bill,
We continue to be amazed at what you two have accomplished. You all are in our thougths and prayers as you take on your next challenge. We’ll know not to take either of you on in a horseshoe match upon your return! Stay strong and enjoy your incredible journey. Larry, Virginia, Matthew and Andrew
Posted by: Virginia Shackelford on 4/21/2011 at 3:46 pm
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
James and Team
Good to hear things are progressing well. Looking forward to following your ascent and blog. Stay safe.
Fred K
Posted by: Fred Klingbeil on 8/27/2013 at 4:33 am
Paul(my mountain man),
I’m extremely proud of you! I love you and miss your presence. Cannot wait to climb with you in May!
Sherri
Posted by: Sherri on 8/26/2013 at 12:32 pm
On The Map
“May the trail rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the snow fall soft after your decent.
And until we meet again may the mountain spirits hold you in the palm of their hand.”
-Slightly modified Irish Blessing
Carpe Diem Montañeros :)
Posted by: Saint Patrick on 1/14/2013 at 12:29 pm
Isn’t Morning a Great Thing?!! Have Fun!!!! Our spirits are with you All!
Posted by: Deb on 1/14/2013 at 9:02 am
Hi to the Jasons…
Happy climbing…
Reach for the stars SAFELY
Great reads TY
Posted by: Jo Anne Neas on 6/14/2022 at 7:57 am
Hey Hannah! Wishing you and your Team all the Best on this adventure!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/14/2022 at 3:41 am
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