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Mt. Rainier: September 3rd - Teams Turned Around at 12, 300’

September 3, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,300'

The Four Day Summit Climbs August 31 - 3 September were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Brent Okita & Zeb Blais reported poor visibility and increased winds and precipitation as the teams reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver (12,300'). The teams made the decision to turn around at that point and return to Camp Muir. The teams were able to relax at Camp Muir before starting their descent to Paradise. We look forward to meeting the groups at Rainier BaseCamp later this morning.

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Turn around point very appropriate…Disappointment Ridge!
I know it is disappointing to not be able to attain your ultimate goal, but don’t discount the level of accomplishment you did achieve!
Congratulations to the team for all your dedication to the endeavor, and most especially to you Doug. You have pursued your dream and made us all exceedingly proud. Luv U and anxious to see you and hear all about it!
Mom Griz

Posted by: Nancy Crane on 9/5/2013 at 6:57 am

Dear Dan
Wow! What an adventure. You, the elements, and the mountain. Ain’t she magnificent? Even in the dark. Life will never be the same. Congratulations!to both of you!!
Love,
Kay

Posted by: Kay on 9/3/2013 at 5:44 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tucker & Team Enjoying the Many Sights of Namche

March 24, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 11,300'

What a great day in and around Namche Bazaar! Views outside of our hotel show the surrounding peaks rising about 20,000 feet. We are all fully energized with these spectacular views and went to one of the bakeries and coffee shops to start our morning. Namche has many shops we can meander through during our rest day. The team and I spent some time perusing through but remembering to not overload our packs on the way to Base Camp. Try and buy it on the way out is my recommendation. We will continue to enjoy the clear views of all the mountains today and the perfect weather. I know we are in for another beautiful day for the climb to Deboche tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Susan & Bill—I’m “watching” you guys and vicariously enjoying your Great trip! You look Terrific - like you belong there!! Sally

Posted by: Sally U on 3/25/2013 at 3:44 pm

Wonderful looking sweets Peter and Gerry - hope you stayed away from them and are managing to continue exercising… :-) you are both missed - be safe!

Posted by: Laurel Neil on 3/25/2013 at 9:02 am

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team at Machame Camp

January 29, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

The team was up by 6:30 and out the door by 7:30 after a quick breakfast. We loaded up all the gear and food then drove for just over a hour to Kilimanjaro National Park. Once we were at the park entrance we registered our team and picked the 20+ porters to help us along the way. We were the first team to start walking thankfully, as a team of 100 showed up and began picking their 300+ porters. It was busy at the gate but we managed to stay out front all the way to camp. It was far from a perfect day here on Kilimanjaro. We encountered a very heavy rain after about two hours of hiking that soaked us almost to the bone. Everyone did great and remained positive despite the less than ideal weather. We are currently relaxing in our tents now that the rain has subsided and are getting ready for dinner. Tomorrow we'll have more than a few items hanging from our pack to dry in the sun. Enjoying the adventure! RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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I’m not sure if this gets through while they are on the mountain, but if so, tell Holly (and the others) I’m sure the rain will abait, and be well worth what comes next.
Paul

Posted by: Paul on 1/29/2013 at 6:06 pm

Dear Casey & Team,

My husband and I were on this adventure about 4 1/2 months ago with Casey. The fun is just beginning and I know you will all succeed! Enjoy the trip, you’re in great hands with Casey! Love to all. Good luck!!

-Meg & Wes Mountain

Posted by: Megan & Wes Mountain on 1/29/2013 at 11:48 am

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Reach Camp 1

January 11, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Noah's Ark doesn't have anything on us! Yesterday the mountain received a little precipitation and as our team approached Camp One, we discovered a new river running through camp. Not only are tents up and people are settled in but we are on ditch digging crew to divert our new river, which we named Rio Horiskey. The entire team did great getting up to 16,500 feet. We are camped a little higher than the normal camp because we like peace, quiet and pristine water. The agenda for tonight is to make hot drinks and eat another fine meal. I have a little surprise for the team. In honor of playoff weekend I brought some Green Bay Packers hot dogs. You know...for good luck! RMI Guide JJ Justman & Team

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Go Cousin!
See… the world needs ditch diggers too. Lots of love!
Holly

Posted by: Holly McHugh on 1/11/2013 at 10:24 pm

Hey G-Money - Blue is too young and carefree to know any better, but Barley-boy, being the sensitive type and wise to your antics, has fallen into a deep depression in your absence. I’m treating his symptoms with extra pig ears and peanut-butter stuffed bones. I expect a full recovery this weekend since we’re hosting the Lucky Dog Ranch K-9s. Happy climbing! xo

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: Team Returns from Ixta

February 15, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Now our team is safely in Puebla, getting cleaned up and reorganized after a valiant effort on Ixta. As we pulled into our high camp yesterday afternoon our fingers were crossed tightly for a break in the weather. By the time we sat up to fire stoves, a ferocious snow storm pelted the tents and kept us at bay. It came down hard for a few hours, then the wind started. Camp remained in a wet windy cloud and still we waited, hoping for a spell in the storm. It never came. After a mostly sleepless night, the sun finally turned our cloud light and we started packing up. The team handled the sub-ideal conditions like true climbers, realistic that safety trumps all and hunkering down in this case was by far the most prudent choice. Now we rest in Puebla and get ready to head to Orizaba for the next climb, just a little hungrier. RMI Guides Jake Beren & J.J. Justman

Mt. Everest Expedition: Visit with Lama Geishi

April 2, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 13,950'

Howdy from Pheriche. Today we walked in bright sunshine out of shady Deboche, crossed the river and cruised into Pangboche. There we met with Lama Geishi, the trusted and friendly high lama that so many of the Sherpa climbers revere. Lama Geishi was very kind to bless our Everest team... he wished us each luck, gave us prayers to bring to the summit of the world, and tied ceremonial red strings around our necks that we'll each keep on for the duration of the trip. I've had a number of meetings with him through the years, and he has always welcomed my teams... but we were definitely worried that he might not be able to see us this time. The word was out that he'd just been released from the hospital in Kathmandu. Sure enough, he smiled as he acknowledged the serious nature of his illness. He laughed in telling us (with Lam Babu acting as interpreter) that just a week before, he hadn't thought he'd survive. We left Pangboche and quickly left behind the world of trees... entering instead the land of rock and ice as we turned the corner toward the North and Pheriche. It is significantly colder now and the animals are mostly rugged four-wheel-drive yaks these days whereas down lower they were mostly cows. We are all feeling great and are ready for our first night at 14,000 ft. Nearly the height of Mount Rainier. Best, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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I hope you are getting my e-mails Mark and Karen. Saw your birthday this am when I got on the computer. That was great of you Karen. Sounds like you are headed for the base camp now. What an experience meeting the Lama. Lots of prayers are for you all. Love Mom

Posted by: Cornelia Miller on 4/2/2011 at 7:54 am

Bill has always dreamed of a meeting with the Lama! He has had a limetime search for total consciousness. Don’t forget to bring some home.

Posted by: Henry G on 4/2/2011 at 7:43 am

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Peru Seminar: Davis & Team Check in from Vallunaraju Basecamp

July 16, 2024

Posted by: Alan Davis, Tatum Whatford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,600'

Checking in from Vallunaraju Basecamp!

We had an early start from town and made our way up the rugged 4x4 roads to our Basecamp for the next couple nights at 14,600.

Upon arriving, we wasted no time and started our acclimatization approach to the glacier which currently sits at nearly 16,600. Here we spent the afternoon on Glacier travel skills, rope techniques, and arresting a fall. Once back at camp we enjoyed a hot meal of crusted trout and potatoes. Tomorrow we will rest.

RMI Guide Alan Davis

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir Reaches Summit!

September 25, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, Dustin Wittmier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

So far we've had a tremendous trip. Our first day started cold and rainy, which posed no problem for us given that our training that day was largely spent indoors or at least under the cover of a roof overhead. That day was spent doing some technical training, going through equipment needed for the week, and getting to know one another. Day 2, Monday, we moved to Camp Muir on what ended up being a fairly nice day. The group was impressive moving uphill, with nobody having difficulty with the 4,500' hike up the snowfield. Tuesday was a very full day as we covered all the skills we needed to climb the mountain. Following our skills session we ventured out onto the Cowlitz Glacier to practice what we learned and better understand just how glaciers behaved.Following this it was back to Muir to prepare for our climb. A summit talk, early dinner and early bedtime set us up for our climb. Waking up at 1:00am and walking at 2:00, we were immediately challenged by high winds. Unfortunately, the winds haunted us all day, making for a difficult climb. But we persevered and got lucky, summiting just after 8:00am. The team did great and we're all enjoying some well deserved rest. Talk again tomorrow, RMI Guide Brent Okita & Team

Mt. Rainier: July 7th Update

July 7, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mount Rainier Four Day and Five Day Summit Climbs, led by Seth Waterfall and Casey Grom, reached the summit this morning with clear skies, warm temperaturess and winds ranging from 5-20 mph. Both teams began their descent from the crater rim at 7:15 a.m. Congratulations to today's climbers! RMI Guides Seth Waterfall and Casey Grom

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Congratulations Wesley McCabe on climing to reach your dreams July 8th, 2014. Proud of you Buddy, Love Dad

Posted by: Roger McCabe on 7/8/2014 at 10:01 am

Congratulations Wesley McCabe on climing to reach your dreams. Proud of you Buddy, Love Dad

Posted by: Roger McCabe on 7/8/2014 at 9:59 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 29th Update

July 29, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Summit! The Five Day Summit Climb led by Pete Van Deventer and the Four Day Summit Climb led by Brent Okita reached the top of Mt. Rainier early this morning. At 6:40 a.m. Brent radioed Camp Muir to say they were descending out of the summit crater. He reported great weather for the climb. We look forward to congratulating them in Ashford this afternoon!

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Congratulations Team Miller!! We Are so excited and proud!!!

Posted by: Bonnie, Curry and Jamie on 7/30/2013 at 9:51 am

Good job Nick - at least you made an attempt - next for you is Everest

Posted by: Captain H on 7/29/2013 at 2:39 pm

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