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Posted by: Leon Davis, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Belated Happy Birthday wishes! What a great adventure! We are so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear the stories.
Love Robin & Tim
Posted by: Robin on 9/25/2012 at 3:01 pm
Steve: Top notch! Congratulations.
Posted by: Charlie A. on 9/25/2012 at 9:13 am
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UPDATE: Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 8:52 am PT
We received a quick note from RMI Guide Jess Wedel this morning:
100% on top. We just walked off the summit of Pico de Orizaba. Beautiful clear day, but snow and clouds are on their way.
They will check in later today when they off the mountain and are back in Tlachichuca.
Congratulations to all the ALA climbers! Nice work everyone!
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Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 8,816'
Live from the Boston Basin, RMI Guide Henry Coppolillo and Team reached the Summit of Forbidden Peak via the West Ridge Route!! The team climbed strong and had a few great days of climbing! Way to Go Team!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,200'
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June 1, 2023, 9:14 pm PDT
Hello all!
After a a quick nap of a couple hours we woke at 10:00 pm and packed up our camp. Just before midnight we began our walk out. During our nap the clouds faded away and gave us a beautiful view out. The air was crisp and so were the views. The moon light the dusk sky and hues of pink and purple faded in and out. We were the only team walking on the Kahiltna. As we took our final steps uphill on Heartbreak Hill we were greeted by a sea of tents at basecamp. Many hopefuls waited to check in and try to fly out. We had a couple hours before check in so we grabbed our sleeping bags and took another quick nap. As teams awoke you could feel the anxious and desperate energy of teams wanting to get off the glacier. Unfortunately, none of the RMI teams were able to fly. One plane even got stuck here at basecamp unable to fly out with the clouds engulfing camp so quickly. Our once clear morning turned into a wet afternoon. We are now curled up in our tents trying our best to stay dry and optimistic as we wait for weather to improve to we can off. A celebratory beer cached at basecamp has helped the mood. If we close our eyes we can pretend we are showered and sitting at the brewery. Weather is suppose to improve by Saturday so fingers crossed for clear skies both here and in Talkeetna. As for now, after only some naps we are pretty sleepy from our walk out.
So goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, and Erika Birkeland, and Team
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SO wonderful to be able to read about your days - and more importantly, see that you are all happy and well. Thank you for the beautiful photos. I have enjoyed them (and they put my mind at ease :) ) All is well here - have a wonderful adventure and continue ...for with every step that you take, you inspire all who know you.
xo Bridget
Posted by: Bridget Hodgson on 3/28/2013 at 5:35 pm
Ahhh…I remember the scent of freshly laundered clothes….hung out to dry over the Yak dung piles! Hope you get to enjoy the sunroom and take a look at the Pheriche clinic on your “rest” day (and hopefully not for the “Khumbu Flu”! ;)
Glad you all received your Lama Geshe blessings- It’s great to see the pics…and hope you get to have just one more shower stop in Lobuche!
We are thinking of you-Keep on climbing!!! xo
Posted by: Dana Marie Buchanan on 3/28/2013 at 4:57 pm
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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
WHAT’S YOUR PROGRESS? FAMILY IS WATCHING. SAFE TRAVELS DOWN. GODSPEED AND LOTS OF LOVE.
Posted by: FRED CHANEY on 6/28/2012 at 2:36 pm
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
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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