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Mexico: Summit on Ixta!

Big day today! We summited Ixta this morning around ocho in the morning with our entire crew. Everyone did very well, including a random puppy who joined us from our night at the Altzimoni hut and stayed with us the entire way to the top. We were treated to amazing weather, barely any wind and clear skies above, the lights of Amecameca and Mexico City to the West and Puebla to the East. As the sun rose it cast a shadow of the Lady Ixta and illuminated our next climb, Pico de Orizaba. Quite a beautiful day on the mountain, now to be complimented by a celebratory dinner in the Districto Historico here in Puebla where we will relax for a day and rest up for the next adventure.
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Mexico’s Volcanoes: The ALA Climb for Clean Air Team Meets in Mexico!

Hola from Ciudad de Mexico!

The American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air is off to an exciting start - the team has been arriving over the last few days and I am happy to report that everyone made it.

We spent the day exploring this vibrant city, enjoying endless tacos al pastor and some of us even ventured to the Frida Kahlo museum. 

Tonight we had our first official team meeting. We talked about the itinerary, gear, but the most important part was hearing about all the reasons why this trip matters so much - raising funds and awareness for the American Lung Association and climbing mountains while doing it. The connections to the cause all stem from love, from grief but the team is all united by a need to do something.

One thing is for certain, it’s going to be a special climb with a really special group of people.

Tonight, we sleep with the sounds of the city outside our windows, knowing tomorrow we’re off to our first of three mountains - La Malinche.

RMI Guides Jess, Josh and “LOS CHIVOS” 

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Mt. Rainier: August 28th Four Day Summit Climb Update

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Caleb Laude reached 12,500' on Mt. Rainier this morning. The team spent some time watching the sunrise through the smoky haze at Ingraham Flats before heading back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!
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Logan - I was thinking of you as I watched the colorful sunrise from sea level this morning.  Looks like it was beautiful at 12,500’!  Hawken says he’s proud of you for getting as high as Little Tahoma. Love you!  ~ Susie

Posted by: Susie on 8/28/2017 at 1:36 pm

Greg, we have been thinking about you all weekend!  Hope it was a wonderful trip and that you felt well during the ascent!  So excited and proud of you!  Know we love you and can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!  Love Mom and Dad

Posted by: Julie Oyan on 8/28/2017 at 8:44 am


Aconcagua: Justman & Team Summit!

Hey everyone, I'm wondering if you could just take a listen to this for second... Do you hear that? I didn't think so because there is zero wind on the summit of Aconcagua right now! That is where Team Seven is at this moment. What do you say guys? [Happy yells from the climbers.] People are excited to be up here. We have a beautiful day climbing. We had a sunny day to begin with; now there's a little bit of clouds and a little bit of snow. People are feeling pretty darn good, tired but good. We had a great day climbing. Can't say enough great things about the summit. And now we are going to head down. This is JJ and the team heading downhill from the highest point in the western hemisphere of the world. RMI Guide JJ Justman


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


Aconcagua: Justman & Team at High Camp and Set for Summit Bid

Well, well, well! Here we are! High Camp at 19,600 feet. And let me tell ya, it is great to be here in the thin air. It's like I tell my climbers, "The higher we go, the better we feel!" And even though it goes against physiology at altitude, I believe the mental mantra is working. Everyone is feeling great! Tomorrow is summit day. We have a great forecast and we are keeping our fingers crossed. Most likely we will have light winds and some clouds building late afternoon. It is looking like a beautiful day. With that said, I have a challenge for you RMI blog enthusiasts, and make sure you share this challenge with as many folks you know. On this blog post click on the comment button and place your guess. What time (Argentina Time: ART) will our team summit Aconcagua tomorrow December 17th? Our team will be leaving high camp around 5 AM (ART). Whoever gets the closest time will win an RMI t-shirt and baseball cap. Please include your email address along with your answer. Again put your guess in the comment section of this blog posting only. Wish us luck!! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Congratulations on your summit, Mike. It’s been fun following you on the RMI blog! Love, Uncle Eddie

Posted by: Ed Schroeder on 1/17/2013 at 12:36 pm

11:17am.  Weather looks great, go team go!  Be safe.

Posted by: James Salter on 1/17/2013 at 10:55 am


Aconcagua: RMI Team Checks in from Basecamp

A bright, sunny, warm day lulled everyone to the cook tent for books, card games, and group crossword puzzles on our rest day. We slowly worked to organize gear that will stay in Basecamp, and that which will move up with us tomorrow to Camp 1. Everyone is excited to leave the unmistakable scent of mules behind and to begin the ascent of the upper mountain. We'll be up early tomorrow to break camp, eat breakfast, and work our way to Camp 1, most likely next to the Norwegian and French teams that we've climbed next to thus far. We'll have more to report tomorrow! Cheers, RMI Guide Gabriel Barral
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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Getting Started in Mendoza

Greetings from Mendoza! The entire team has arrived with all bags accounted for and after a siesta, team meeting and feast we are ready to head out tomorrow. When we get up we'll hopefully have a busy day, securing permits and driving to Penitentes to load up our gear for the Mulas and enjoy one last restaurant meal before hitting the trail. Wish us luck for our last bit of off-mountain logistics. It feels great to be one step closer to getting on the hill. RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Godspeed to each of you! Know that this journey will change each of you in a deep way. It’s my dream to follow your footsteps within a few years. Can’t wait to hear from you as your adventure unfolds!

Posted by: Ken Hislop on 12/20/2012 at 5:56 am


Mt. Elbrus: JJ Justman and Team Arrive in Moscow

Hello from Moscow! It is official, our Elbrus expedition has officially started. Well...not quite. However, everyone has arrived gear and all minus one late comer who will meet us tomorrow for dinner. We spent the evening discussing our itinerary but more importantly we just kicked back and got to know one another. Some of the team have climbed together while others are meeting for the first time. Tomorrow we will spend the day touring the city of Moscow and arguing about which fantastic restaurant we will have dinner. Tonight's choice was Italian and it did not disappoint. It's a rough life getting started on Mount Elbrus but we are somehow managing. Dessert cappuccinos are in their way...gotta go! Please check back tomorrow for an in depth look at some of the magnificent sites we explore... RMI Guide JJ Justman
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Hi Neal,

Glad you arrived safely.  Seeing Moscow brings back memories.  Much success to you and your team.  Our thoughts and prayers are witth you. 

God Bless,
Pat and. Dan

Posted by: Pat and. Dan. Nolan on 7/22/2012 at 7:56 pm


Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Continue Descent, Arrive Namche Bazaar

Namaste everyone,

We are still bopping along here in the Khumbu. The team left Pheriche at 8am in beautifully clear skies and made our way back down valley to the lovely, humid and what felt like warm Namche bazaar.

It was a lot of downhill, uphill, downhill, uphill and even a little side hilling to get here. But the team was rewarded with hot showers and dinner at the best restaurant in town, called Eat Smart!

Full bellies and tired legs have us all headed to bed early.

RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Mt. McKinley: Billy Nugent & Team Waiting Out the Storm in Talkeetna

Update 10:34 am PST Billy called from Talkeetna to give us an update: It is snowing in Talkeetna and the team will not be flying today. Update from 5/16/13 at 11:00 pm PST Checking in from a rainy Talkeetna... We woke up early this morning and headed over to the hangar after a quick breakfast at the Roadhouse hoping to finish up our last odds and ends and fly on to the glacier. While we were weighing the last of our luggage for the flight, the K2 staff told us the bad news: snowing at basecamp, flat light, and a low cloud ceiling. Translation: no go for us. So we hung out most of the day today eating food and worrying about what we forgot to pack while the rain gradually built up all day. Unfortunately, it's not looking good for tomorrow either so we may have to organize a pingpong tournament in the hangar. Despite the crummy weather the team is in good spirits and looking forward to our big adventure. We'll check in tomorrow, hopefully from Kahiltna Basecamp. All for now, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Pete will kill you all in Ping Pong!  ;)

Posted by: Bennie on 5/17/2013 at 11:16 am

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