We finally got everything to come together. It was calm and quiet in the morning and we got out of camp early, ahead of everyone else. The Autobahn had filled in and took some work and time to put a track in, across to Denali Pass. It was shady and cold, but the team worked well. At Denali Pass, we stepped into the sun and also a touch of wind - just a light breeze. It kept things cold and we continued to work up. At points we would lose the wind and it would suddenly turn so hot, then back to cold. We played that game to the Football Field, and then up the summit ridge. By midafternoon we were standing on the summit of Denali! The summit was pretty warm and we got some photos before turning against traffic and the rest of the mountain. We retraced our steps to camp and fell into bed, happy to have the first part of the mission accomplished. Now we will set our sights lower on getting to thicker air and the airstrip.

Congrats to all the climbers!

RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer

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Why do when you can overdo? We love you Chris!

Posted by: Shan on 5/30/2023 at 3:43 pm

Congratulations Adam! Have a safe trip down everyone see ya soon!

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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Acclimatize to the Higher Elevation

July 25, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 12,000'

Hey everybody this is Del, one of the Elbrus team members, reporting from about 12,000 feet on the southside of Elbrus. Today we did an acclimatization hike to 15,000 feet and everybody did well. We've got a strong team and a great group of people with diverse backgrounds. Greg, another team member, fabricated a set of horseshoes from some steel he scavenged and a lot of people have been playing on the mountain. Besides that, we've been napping, reading and socializing to pass the time. Our cook, Albina, has been feeding us well and the food has been tasty. The weather has been pretty good from this Hawaii boy's perspective and we're all looking forward to making our summit attempt tomorrow night. We're doing well and our spirits are high! Del and the RMI Elbrus Gang

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So close to the summit! Kudos you guys, I can’t wait to hear that you made it! Shout out to Debbi LaPrevotte: we miss you! Have fun and be safe.
~Alex and Robert.

Posted by: Alex on 7/26/2013 at 9:16 am

Fatima, Looks like you are all having lots of fun! Wishing you and your team well on your push up to the summit tonight. love Peter

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Denali Expedition: Smith and Team Arrive in Talkeetna

June 10, 2022

Posted by: Hannah Smith, Kiira Antenucci, Daniel May

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the start of our Denali Expedition!

The team arrived in Alaska yesterday. After loading 24 duffels into the van, equaling far too many pounds to mention, we made our way to the launching point of our trip: Talkeetna. Talkeetna means where the rivers meet and it is also where many different groups of people meet. It is a dead end down bustling with energy and great food. Tourist from cruises, climbers sunburned and ravenous, fresh climbers with wide eyes and eager all gather at the various restaurants to enjoy a drink and soak in the scenery.

Today was our prep day to get ready to fly tomorrow. After a scrumptious breakfast and several cups of coffee we headed to the hanger and exploded our gear. Before committing to the glacier we need to make sure everyone has the appropriate gear. The team passed with fly colors. Once all our gear was back in our duffle and backpack we divided the team into two for the planes. First we weighed each climber followed by their backpack and their duffle. We are carrying a lot of weight but looking at this team I think they are going to handle it just fine. With everything weighed and sorted we are set to jet in the morning. As long as the weather holds and clouds stay away, tonight will be our last night in a bed, last time flushing a toilet, and last time with cell service. Here's to disconnecting and enjoying the wilderness of Denali for the next few weeks.

Climb on,

RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team

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You go Grand daughter!! So excited for you. Looking forward to seeing you when you come down.

Posted by: Nancy Chenay on 6/13/2022 at 11:48 am

Excited for this blog and all the updates! Go Nathan, Yvonne and Team!! So grateful you have amazing guides for this adventure! <3

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Ruth Glacier Seminar: Parrinello & Team Train in Talkeetna Waiting for Weather

May 9, 2022

Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar

Elevation: 348'

We spent the day on the airstrip with high hopes of flying out in the afternoon. While waiting we took advantage of the free time to start practicing technical skills. After brushing up on knots and anchors we learned how to ascend a rope with the anticipation of ascending out of a crevasse on the Ruth Glacier. Unfortunately the weather never broke today. However, with the pilots optimistic about tomorrow morning, we loaded up all our gear on a plane hoping to fly out first thing tomorrow!

RMI Guide Avery Parrinello

Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climb: Tucker & Team Fired Up for Summit Bid

April 4, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 18,372'

Mark Tucker here at high camp of Island Peak. Hands are freezing but the rest of me is pretty good. We are situated a couple hundred feet below 18,000 feet. We got a bit to go but we're in good shape. Have the tents up. Actually have a small kitchen tent where our Nepali staff is making us some fresh momos. He has a rolling pin out, had the flour going, cooking up the vegetables. We're roughing it but its still reasonably comfortable. Having aghast. We've got peaks above, ice, rock every where. Ocean below, giant peaks peaking out of the clouds, and yes, a bit chilly. I'm sure we're going to be in for it tonight when it comes to the cold but lots of layers and keep moving should do the trick. So we're planning to start looking at the weather at 1 am, hopefully moving by 2ish and route sounds like it's in pretty good shape. So if things go right, we're going to get on top of this thing and make a call to y'all. We're going to error on the side of smart and conservative, not push too hard, but give it a gosh darn good effort.. So we're looking forward to it, all fired up and can't wait to report in again. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Island Peak High Camp.

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L & P & All- FANTASTIC!! GO for It!! We are with you!! GOOOOO!!
GOOD ENERGY and LOVE TO YOU ALL!!
M & G

Posted by: Gretchen & Mike on 4/4/2013 at 9:33 pm

Awesome! Stay warm Bill.

Mike

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Cotopaxi Express: Nugent & Team Hike Up to Rucu Pichincha

July 3, 2012

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 13,451'

Woke up to clear blue skies (over the city anyway) psyched to get up into the hills and stretch the legs a bit. I met the gang down in the hotel restaurant and wasn't shocked to find they were also revved up for getting the trip started in earnest. After a quick bite to eat, we linked up with Jaime and jumped in some taxis headed for the Teleferico. This gondola took us up high above the city onto the slopes of Rucu Pichincha, one of two sister peaks on an active volcano. Quito's sprawl actually starts to climb up the flanks of the mountain and this proximity was bad news for the city in the 90's when the volcano belched a huge quantity of ash onto the metropolis. Well, with no signs of imminent eruption the team was able to climb from the top of the gondola at just above 13,000' to the summit at right around 15,400' in about 2.5 hours! Good stuff! Being able to move well on our first foray is a great indicator of the group's overall fitness. The climb was largely hiking on decent trail, but the last several hundred feet involved some really fun 4th class rock climbing. Everyone was feeling the elevation but moving and climbing incredibly well. The whole time we climbed we were followed by an awesome dog who even made the rock moves to the summit, my guess is that he was hoping to snag a few more of Jaime's chicharrones... The team managed a quick and efficient descent, downloaded the gondola, and hopped a van back to the hotel. After hustling around town to shag a few miscellaneous gear items, I took a nice siesta and met up with everyone for another team dinner. Good times. Tomorrow we head out of Quito and up for another training hike before starting our approach on Cotopaxi, more as it develops... RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Glad to hear of the good first day of climbing. We will be following updates daily. Go get em Kevin.

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Linden & Team Back in Namche Bazaar

April 2, 2012

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Ama Dablam loomed right above us when we stepped out of the teahouse this morning, yesterday's afternoon clouds dissipating to reveal the mountains surrounding Pangboche. With the sun cresting over the ridges above and warming us up, we hit the trail bound for Namche Bazaar. Heading downhill we made great time down the trail, passing the dozens of rows of mani stones and chortens lining the trail below Pangboche. We paused outside of the monastery in Tengboche, sitting at the bakery for a bit, before continuing on down to Dudh Kosi raging below at the base of the ridge. The trail was busy with travelers today as loads of gear for upcoming Everest Expeditions made their way up the valley and at times we felt a bit like fish swimming upstream as trains of yaks pushed their way up the trail. The change in scenery from the mountains above is marked: birds, blooming flowers, tall swaying trees surrounded us as we hiked down the trail, a far cry from the glaciers and rocks of just a few days ago. By mid-afternoon we rounded the last turn on the trail and dropped back into Namche. With the height of trekking season quickly approaching Namche is buzzing with activity and it feels like we've stepped back into a bustling metropolis: small shops open up onto every available street space, people walking back and forth, dogs and yaks alike wandering amid it all. We didn't even break stride going through town, walking directly into our teahouse here, dropping our bags, and headed in for an eagerly anticipated hot shower. The little luxuries we enjoy routinely at home take on a whole new meaning after many days in the mountains. We are very happy top be here and enjoying the scene in Namche. We covered a lot of ground in the past few days as we retrace our steps down the trail that took us the better part of two weeks to go up and the team is doing well, strongly climbing the many ups and downs of the trail. Tomorrow morning we continue heading down the valley, bound for Lukla where the trail ends and we catch our flight back to Kathmandu. RMI Guide Linden Mallory

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Know you are glad to be back in Namche and have a bathroom that is ATTACHED to your room- and free tp! Hope you all are well and keep up the caution- only a few more days until “normal” food. We all miss you and can’t wait to hear about the climb. Love the photos.

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Mt. Everest Expedition: End of Second Rotation

May 3, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

The team completed their second rotation at Camps 1 and 2 and returned to Everest Base Camp today. We are glad to have everyone back down to rest and recuperate from their time up high. Even Yubarj, our Camp 2 cook, returned to Base Camp for a few days break. Nobody will be heading out of Base Camp going up hill tomorrow from our camp so we are heading to bed tonight without setting the alarm. That is a nice feeling. The team is looking forward to a warm shower and we are looking forward to hearing their stories from the last few days. It was a nice day today here at Base Camp and I headed down valley for a little bouldering. Once the team is rested we'll get them sending some dispatches with news about the last rotation. Till next time, Mark Tucker

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Bill & Sarah - Great to hear the team is back to lower altitudes for what sounds like a couple days of deserved R&R. What an incredible few days it must of been. Thinking about you all the time and looking forward to the exciting days ahead. BK

Posted by: BK on 5/4/2011 at 12:40 pm

Hi Bill & Sara!

It was really nice to meet you guys on the way up to the M. Everest Basecamp! Fantastic to read about the big adventure through this blog! Keep up the good work - I am very impressed!!

Cheers from Lars
(Nebraska-Swede who you met in Pheriche & Loboche)

Posted by: Lars on 5/4/2011 at 6:47 am

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North Cascades: Avery and Team Summit Three Peaks

July 26, 2021

Posted by: Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 8868'

Although the objective changed, nice weather and flexibility allowed RMI Guide Avery Parrinello and his team to reach the summit of Eldorado Peak, Sahale Peak and Sharkfin Tower.

After five days of climbing in the North Cascades the group will conclude their adventure today. Until next time!

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Hi,I am Prem Sehgal.My son Chinmay Sehgal also must be in same team.Hope all is going well.Pls convey my best wishes to entire team.
Chinmay is in team which started today Sunday morning to climb.
Pls update about all well being.

Thanks
Prem Sehgal

Posted by: Prem Sehgal on 7/26/2021 at 6:16 pm

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