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Posted by: JJ Justman, Casey Grom, Billy Nugent, Ben Liken
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Posted by: Eric Frank, Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
RMI Guide Eric Frank checks in from Chilcabamba Eco Lodge.
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Way to go Mike, Scott & Kelly! How’s the air on the peaks? You look as though you’re breathing as well up there as you do at sea level - or is that just an act? Good luck and keep safe!
Bill Proctor
Posted by: Bill Proctor on 12/19/2012 at 12:24 pm
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It’s great to see the photos and videos!!! No comment re any potential clumsiness on Charlotte’s part—- but her aplomb, given the water drop, while on camera is remarkable!!! Way to go, Team Bemiss!!!
Posted by: Dana Marie Buchanan on 7/26/2012 at 8:13 am
Hey John! Watching your progress, and wishing I was there. Best of luck, Brother!
Posted by: Paul Stanford on 7/25/2012 at 8:41 am
Leif Whittaker from Camp 3
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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Mexico's Volcanoes February 22, 2025
The first Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise of 2021 led by RMI Guide Alan Davis finished up their week of expedition skills training with a summit of Mt. Rainier via the Disappointment Cleaver route! The team has spent the last five days on Mt. Rainier's Paradise Glacier learning and practicing the skills needed to prepare for future mountain adventures. Today is their sixth and final day on the mountain and we are excited to hear about their week when they return to Ashford this afternoon.
Congratulations team!
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, June 14, 2021 - 9:31 pm PT
Today we carried supplies and personal gear up to 17,000' Camp. The team performed amazingly for their first time on fixed lines and dealing with thousands of feet of exposure and running belays.
We floated past other teams, seemingly effortlessly as they cached lower on the West Buttress, but we were moving so efficiently and the day was perfectly clear and windless, so we decided to cache all the way at 17,000' Camp.
It’s now 8 o’clock in the evening and we are about to enjoy some dinner and a much deserved night of rest.
All the best from the team at 14,000' Camp.
Thinking of everyone as you prepare to summit! Stay safe and strong ! Enjoy the adventure !
Posted by: Ann VanO on 6/16/2021 at 8:44 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
On the road again! We said goodbye to Aconcagua Camp 1 today and hello to Camp 2. It was a beautiful morning for breaking down camp, with virtually no wind and the sun shining down on us. As we waited for the porters to come help carry some gear, we saw a furry critter scamper across the slopes above. Our guess is it was a fox. Its always exciting see wildlife. After jamming out to tunes in our respective earbuds, we arrived at camp. Camp was a lot quieter from when we left it on our carry day. Other teams moved to high camp, creating space for us. Once again we set up camp and began nesting in our new home. Summit day is just around the corner, but first we will do a carry to high camp tomorrow and rest the following day. The air is a little colder at our new camp. The zipper on our sleeping bags will go a tad higher tonight to keep in the warmth.
Happy friday everyone,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
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Doing great Pops! Wonderful to see your progress and a picture of you! Keep up the good work! We love you!
Love, Noel, Xander, and Nora
Posted by: Noel Imfeld on 1/18/2020 at 1:42 pm
Keep on Trucking Sue! You are going to nail this one!
Posted by: Russ Frederickson on 1/18/2020 at 7:25 am
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Extremely cool pic from the monastery. Go team and Elsie…fingers crossed the weather will stay perfect for you.
Posted by: Fletch on 3/27/2013 at 4:51 am
Great views with good weather! Namche looks like it might slide off the cliff, though. Have a great time!
Posted by: Yuki Loritz on 3/26/2013 at 10:19 pm
Hope you all tried the apple pie at the cafe next to the monastery. You all look as though you are doing well. Amazing photos and so glad the weather is cooperating so far. Miss you !
Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 3/27/2013 at 6:41 pm
Hope the moon has been beautiful for all of you! Sounds as though you have seen so much…spectacular scenery..so proud of all of you..especially our Richmond women! Xoxo, Nano
Posted by: Nancy Cole on 3/27/2013 at 3:44 pm
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