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Mt. Elbrus: Waterfall & Team Reach the Summit!

June 30, 2016

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 18,510'

We did it! 100% to the top of Mt. Elbrus. We basically squeaked in the summit right between a couple of storms. We hopped out of bed at 11:45 PM last night and were loaded up in a snowcat by 1 AM. After a 45 minute ride we started our climb under starry skies. The whole crew stayed together as we made our way up the ever steepening slopes to the summit. Good footwork and breathing techniques were mandatory as the trail was pretty much non existent due to the recent snow. We made great time to the summit and the views of the Caucasus were amazing. We were also the first group of the day so we had the summit all to ourselves. Bonus! No less than 10 minutes after we began our descent it began snowing and the visibility decreased considerably. Our timing was perfect and that was primarily due to our excellent Russian guide Yuri. Thanks partner! We are packing now and we'll hop on the gondolas when we are all set. Hotel rooms and kebabs for us tonight. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Way to go gentlemen! I hope Seth didn’t mind short-roping Alden. Smirnoff all around!

Posted by: Tom Power on 7/1/2016 at 9:22 am

Bravo Gordy and Team! Well done! Ill let Sunnyside know asap.

Posted by: Ron Bobman on 6/30/2016 at 7:43 am

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Mt. McKinley: Jake Beren & Team - Expedition Ends

June 24, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 348'

A few hours ago we were sitting on the glacier, Heartbreak Hill already a fading memory. Now we are back in Talkeetna, showered and fed and reconnecting with life off of the mountain. Our final day's walk was truly magnificent, with the light of the solstice in full effect as we marched downhill into thicker and thicker air, gaining strength as we went despite the accumulation of many days of work and little sleep. Waiting a few hours for a flight in the warm sun in the stillness of the Southeast Fork took the title as my best airport experience ever. Once again we are all happy and healthy, glad to return to everyone back home safely and with an excellent time with friends on The Great One. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Mexico’s Volcanoes: Team Ready for Orizaba Climb after Rest

February 17, 2012

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Yesterday was a rest day in the colonial town of Puebla. This is a fun day for the team, one where everyone gets a chance to explore the town a get taste of this beautiful Mexican city. We reconvened at dinner to share the day's exploits. Trips to the city's fort, churches, shopping and general exploration were the missions recounted at dinner. Now it's off to Tlachichuca, where we will rig for our attempt on Orizaba. The weather looks more promising today, and we all hope it holds and improves for another few days. Wish us luck amigos. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Dhaulagiri: RMI Guides Spend a Night at Camp 1 and are Back in Basecamp

April 12, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Jake Beren, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Guide News

Elevation: 15,584'

Hello, this is Dhaulagiri climbing team on Saturday, April 12th. We have come back to base camp. We had made a move to Camp 1 and spent last night up there. We were forced to move down because of the bad weather. However that was pretty much the plan after moving up there and caching some gear and spend at least a night for acclimatization. We have about a foot of snow at base camp and we got about 1 1/2 feet at Camp 1 last night. Looks like the trend is going to be like that for the next couple of days and we are going to wait it out down here. We'll keep you posted on the move. So far the "mountain of storms." We will see what happens. Hope everyone is doing well and we'll check in later. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

Elias de Andres Martos calls in from Dhaulagiri Basecamp.

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STAY SAFE, my brave caballeros!

Posted by: nsb on 4/18/2014 at 11:35 am

Elias: Fingers crossed that you and your team get some good weather in the coming days. Hang in there!!!

Chris Palmer

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Tyler Jones & Team Arrive in Alaska

May 29, 2013

Posted by: Tyler Jones

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 248'

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Greetings from beautiful Talkeetna, Alaska! The team arrived yesterday afternoon with big bags, bigger smiles, and high hopes for our Denali expedition. After a round of introductions, we hit the road and headed north from Anchorage. We stopped for last minute food and supplies in Wasilla, and pulled into town about 8 o'clock last night. We transferred all our luggage into the hangar, had dinner, and headed to bed in anticipation of an early start today. Our morning started with a delicious breakfast at the roadhouse, and rolled right on into a massive gear sort/pack session at the hangar. The team gear piles started out big but have been trimmed down to nice tight kits for the mountain. This afternoon will be occupied by our briefing with the Park Service and a final round of packing, so we should be in great position to fly tomorrow morning (provided the weather cooperates, of course). Blue skies and sunshine prevail today, so keep your fingers crossed that the high pressure will hold for tomorrow. More to come, stay tuned! RMI Guides Tyler Jones & Garrett Stevens

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Ty thanks for the birthday wishes. much success to you and your team. love you Pete and Elaine

Posted by: Peter Tobin on 5/30/2013 at 5:18 pm

Jess,

Have an awesome climb!!!! Everything is great at the home front.
To the team,
Have a great climb.

Hector

Posted by: Hector on 5/30/2013 at 4:20 pm

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Denali National Park Mt. McKinley Expedition: Wittmier & Team reach 17,200’ Camp

June 14, 2025

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Friday, June 13, 2025, 10;01pm PDT

We’ve made it to Camp 17 and are settling in for the night. Despite my usual reservations about this camp, tonight has offered a surprisingly calm and beautiful evening—one of those rare moments that makes you pause and appreciate where you are. Spirits are high, and the team is feeling strong. We’re planning to push for the summit in the morning. Conditions look promising, and we’re ready for what lies ahead.

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier & Team

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Team on Top!

August 31, 2024

Posted by: Seth Burns, Alan Davis, Nick Sinapius, Will Ambler, Josh Geiser, Claire Pennell

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Seth Burns and Alan Davis reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Thanks to the recent route work by many of our RMI Guides the team had a great route and were on the top in five and a half hours. The team enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and clear skies. The team is back at Camp Muir where they will spend one more night and descend Sunday Morning.

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

August 28, 2017

Posted by: Mike Walter, Caleb Ladue

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

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

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Mt. Everest Expedition: Dave Hahn Checks in From Base Camp

April 15, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

Hello this is Dave Hahn with RMI's Everest Expeditions calling in. I promise I wrote a nice dispatch but lost connectivity before sending it to you, so we'll have to do a voice dispatch. It's all good here. It's snowing lightly, it's been snowing since about mid-day but just lightly. We are still holding on to the hope that the Sherpas and one or two of the guides might get up in the morning for a scouting trip through the Ice Fall. Of course that is weather dependent as always. Today the team went over their gear, trying to streamline their systems for climbing fixed ropes. They checked out their down suits trying to get a little bit more familiar with that gear. Our Sherpa team did the same. Fairly quiet day, nobody else is going through the Ice Fall either a few people nibble at the base of the route today just stretching their legs and working their technique. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls in from Everest Base Camp.

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Chheuring letting it flow and looking great as always! Sending good weather wishes your way. Miss you all! xo

Posted by: Erin on 4/16/2015 at 8:04 am

Happy Thurs from 600’ of elevation in Indiana Larry + JJ / team…Sounds like a Weather Prayer is a good idea - OK you got it :)...Waltero…Enjoying the dispatches…Say hey to EBCp for me.

Posted by: Waltero on 4/16/2015 at 5:22 am

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Mt. Rainier: Teams Reach the Summit August 3rd

August 3, 2013

Posted by: Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Jason Thompson and Tyler Reid led their Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. At 7:15 am PT the teams were enjoying their time on top with nice conditions and no winds. The teams will descend to Camp Muir for a short break before continuing to Paradise later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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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

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