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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Move to 14,200’

June 28, 2021

Posted by: Mike Walter, Nikki Champion, Ben Luedtke

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 9:02 am PT

With clear skies and light winds we retraced our steps from a few days ago up to Genet Basin. This time, though, we had our whole kit with us and now we've a established a comfortable camp at 14,200'. Today will be a rest day for us, and we will review the skills necessary to travel on the fixed rope above us on the head wall.

RMI Guide Mike Walter

Mt. Rainier: May 22nd Summit - 100% on Top

May 22, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Elias de Andres Martos, Bridget Belliveau

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The RMI Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir led by Casey Grom and Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning with 100% of their team! The team reported great climbing conditions and clear skies. The are currently back at Camp Muir where they will spend another night on the mountain and complete their skills training before making their way back to Ashford Basecamp on Friday afternoon. Congratulations to Today's Team!

Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Training Above Camp Muir

March 13, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Casey Grom, Billy Nugent, Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,000'

RMI Guide JJ Justman checks in from Camp Muir with a video and photos of their day of training.

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Peru Seminar: Davis, Whatford & Team Return from the Mountains

July 25, 2024

Posted by: Alan Davis, Tatum Whatford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Holà from Huaraz!

We arrived back in the bustling mountain city last night after an adventurous egress on the ever winding remote backroads and unexpected road construction. Nevertheless, our bus driver Levian got us back safely despite having to build a few modest bridges over fresh concrete in the process...Always a good time!

Our week in the Ishinca Valley was surely not one to disappoint. Below are just a few captured moments of our last six days spent learning skills and climbing in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Tonight we celebrate our hard work and a great team effort on our last night in the mountains before we head back to Sea Level tomorrow as we begin the long journey to Lima.

Salud!

RMI Guides Alan Davis & Tatum Whatford

PC: Alan Davis

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: Westling & Team Take Acclimatization Hike on La Malinche

February 26, 2023

Posted by: Abby Westling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 10,000'

Today we enjoyed an acclimitization hike on La Malinche. The trail was busy with other hikers and we made our first dog friends of the trip. Along the trail and through the trees we weaved our way up, spotting hummingbirds and rocky peaks surrounding us.

We did not have the opportunity to summit due to weather and time but we still made it to 13,000 feet!

After a well earned, delicious meal at our resort, we settle in at 10,000 feet to rest for our Izta adventure tomorrow.

RMI Guide Abby Westling and team

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Trek to Namche Bazaar

March 20, 2017

Posted by: Casey Grom, Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 11,300'

Hello from the Khumbu everyone! This morning we left the tea house in Phakding and headed up this beautiful valley toward Namche Bazaar, which is the largest village in this famous valley. We had a slight rain delay this morning as we woke to some light precip, but hit the trail right around 8:30 as the rain tapered off. Everyone enjoyed the hike, and no one seemed to mind pausing often for the endless mules and yaks carrying loads headed for basecamp as we made our way down, but mostly up this rocky trail. It was reasonably busy on the route with trekkers and climbers, but the traffic seemed to flow pretty smoothly. The team crossed a number of high suspension bridges without a problem, but I did notice no one stopped in the middle to take photos. Overall it was a really enjoyable day as we climbed up to just over 11,200' where Namche sits. There was a little snow falling as we pulled in, so we'll have a few better photos tomorrow. That is all for now. RMI Guide Casey Grom

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Aconcagua: Van Deventer & Team Reach Casa de Piedras

January 22, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Leon Davis, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 10,550'

Hola from Casa de Piedras! Today's weather was a total contrast to yesterday's, as we wound our way further up the Vacas Valley. We woke this morning to clear skies that turned to sun as it cleared the canyon walls. It made for a pleasant walk as we covered the nine miles or so from camp last night. A light breeze helped to keep things from getting too hot. The trail crosses the river over a small foot bridge immediately out of camp. Once on the opposite bank, it alternates between following the river bank, and rising over a chain of small bluffs. Casa de Piedras is located at the mouth of the Relinchos Valley and river. Tomorrow we will cross the Vacas, and leave this valley behind as we ascend the Relinchos to base camp at 14,000 feet. Everyone is in great spirits (it's amazing the power that big orb in the sky has) and sends their best. Tomorrow we'll touch base from Plaza Argentina! Cheers, RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer and Team

Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Wait for the Storm to Pass

December 20, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

Same storm, different day. We are still at Basecamp and this big system of clouds and wind is still hitting the Ellsworth Mountains. It came on a bit more today, with thicker clouds and hours of light snow falling, but so far we have been spared the big winds. The teams we flew in with journeyed on up to Low Camp despite the weather today, so we are alone at base, but none of us is particularly worried that we are missing some golden opportunity. We ate, read, listened to music, ate, slept and ate again... getting set for the end of the world, or a good day for climbing... whichever comes first. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Elbrus Expedition: Mallory & Team Back in Cheget

July 15, 2012

Posted by: Linden Mallory

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

After a long summit day, we slept soundly last night. When we poked our heads out of the hut this morning we found a clear day on the mountain above, but plumes of snow were being whipped across the summit - another windy day. Instead of looking uphill, we turned our attention to packing up and returning to the village of Cheget. We loaded all of our duffels back onto the series of chairlifts, tram cars, and vans to reach Cheget and by early afternoon we were showered, dressed in clean clothes, and sitting down for lunch at a small cafe in Cheget. We enjoyed a great lunch and have been spending the afternoon relaxing in Cheget, wandering through the stalls of local goods, sitting at the cafes and sharing stories of the climb, and taking the opportunity to send emails back home. Tomorrow we head back to the airport in Mineralnye Vody to fly to the north of Russia to the city of St. Petersburg, sitting along the edges of the Gulf of Finland. We will spend two nights in St. Petersburg, visiting one of Russia's most beautiful cities, before heading home. We will check in tomorrow from St. Petersburg. RMI Guide Linden Mallory

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Mt. Rainier: August 7th Summit!

August 7, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climbs made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. They reported clear skies, light winds and warm temperatures. The teams enjoyed some time on the summit and are now descending back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams.

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