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Friday, October 10, 2024 - 7:43 am PT
First light revealed that we were surrounded by stunning mountains… it had been cloudy when we entered Namche and turned in for the night, so this discovery was a surprise for some. Today was our acclimatization/rest day and we made good use of it. Shortly after breakfast we climbed the steep paths to the top of Namche Bazaar and headed for a spot from which the bigger mountains might be seen. Sure enough, Everest was out, along with Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. It was a magnificent view. We took it all in for a time and then got on with a short, steep hike up to Syangboche where we sat sipping tea in the glorious high altitude sun, looking in disbelief at impossibly big, steep and beautiful mountains in every direction. By midday we were back down in Namche, eating lunch and planning out an easy afternoon of shopping, reading, napping and eating. Tomorrow we’ll go higher.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
Posted by: Daniel May, Charlie Harrison, Calvin Jiricko
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
The Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier Team led by RMI Guide Dan May reached the summit at 9:30 am. The entire team stood on top! The team is back at camp where they will celebrate, re-fuel, and have a full night sleep before descending to the trailhead tomorrow.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Elevation: 8,300'
On The Map
Kelly and Josh,
You guys are using your carpentry skills, so remember that GMS needs a picture hung!
Love you guys, and so glad the team had such a great mountain top experience.
See you soon.
Posted by: Sandy Cunningham on 8/12/2017 at 10:59 am
Congratulation everyone!.. Enjoyed following each day.
Posted by: Stacy on 8/12/2017 at 7:40 am
Posted by: Win Whittaker, Mike Uchal, Kel Rossiter, Leah Fisher, Billy Haas
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
John and Beth - you two are rock stars in my book! Congratulations on giving it your best shot!!!
Posted by: Jlo on 6/27/2014 at 11:51 am
Chris/Brooke, still a kick butt accomplishment!!! Can’t wait to see the pictures!
Love, Leonard
Posted by: Leonard on 6/27/2014 at 10:52 am
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Woohoo!!! So inspiring and well, just freaking awesome!
Posted by: Michelle la Cour on 8/3/2013 at 7:41 pm
So proud of you Bro & extra bonus for me taking care of the babies - we are all so excited for you & the whole Why Fork Mountaineers!!!
Posted by: Wendy on 8/3/2013 at 4:42 pm
On The Map
Watching Blaine go to the top…...
Posted by: lee on 5/17/2012 at 12:13 pm
Rich, Amazing pictures, looking forward to more. I wish I was up there with you, but I am enjoying watching the progree from my couch! Stay safe and make every day epic!
Posted by: Erik on 5/16/2012 at 4:56 pm
Cannot say thank you enough to Joe, Camille and Cole for the entire experience. From minute 1, we knew we had a great group of guides, made only more clear the closer we got to the summit. It truly was an incredible experience and I felt in great hands the entire trip. Great group all around and hope our paths cross again on another mountain soon.
Posted by: Parker Knox on 7/28/2019 at 8:28 am
WOOHOO!! Congrats Knox’s Boys!!! Thank you to the wonderful guides who kept our guys safe and lead the way to a once (maybe twice) in a lifetime experience to conquer the great and beautiful peak together! Bode would be so proud!!! We are super excited to celebrate with you guys! Xoxox
Posted by: Kristina, Carolina, & Cyndy on 7/22/2019 at 11:27 pm
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