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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team at Machame Camp

July 16, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

Mark Tucker calling from camp number one on Kilimanjaro, Machame Camp, about 10,000 feet. What a great day. Got out of our low lands, slick-slick. Team was already, packed, started our hike at the gate under perfect conditions. A little bit overcast, kind of cool in the canopy of the lower flanks of Kilimanjaro. What a group. So thrilled with performances today. Everybody did fantastic. And right towards the end of the hike coming into camp, the mountain started to show the upper reaches. That just thrilled one and all and gave us that last little boost to come into camp. Bit chilly right now. It's 9 or 10 in the evening and we're all bedded down after real nice meal. Everybody's got a good appetite. I have quite the international crew: three Norwegians, a Puerto Rican, a guy from Mexico and a few US on the team. Really fun getting to know them; we are all having a gas and will check in tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Machame Camp.

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Mt. Rainier: Muir Expedition Skills Seminar Summit!

September 20, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Tyler Jones

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Seth Waterfall and Tyler Jones reached the summit of Mt. Rainier! The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir team enjoyed beautiful, warm weather on top and after taking summit photos, began their descent at 10:00 a.m. The team will stay at Camp Muir tonight and descend to Paradise tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Situated at Ski Hill

June 15, 2012

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

We are on the Mountain! After landing at Basecamp our team loaded our sleds, grabbed our packs and we were on our way. We moved during the night to 7,800' on the Kahiltna Glacier, located at the base of Ski Hill. Everyone is doing well. The weather has been beautiful- nice and warm during the day and good travel conditions at night. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Best of luck to your climbing crew. Look forward to your posts and pictures.

Posted by: Mike Morrissey on 6/17/2012 at 8:25 pm

WOW!I am impressed and envious Lee. Enjoy yourself and be safe. I look forward hearing your story when we run.

Posted by: Bill R on 6/17/2012 at 9:08 am

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Mt. Rainier: Teams on top with Five Day Climb

July 31, 2024

Posted by: Steve Gately, Mike Bennett, Nick Sinapius, Tom Skoog, Evan Redman, Miles Watson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Climb July 27 - 31 led by RMI Guides Steve Gately, Nick Sinapius and Mike Bennett, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 5:15 am. The team is currently around 13,000' on their descent. The weather is clear and calm. The teams will return to Camp Muir, then take a bit of time before continuing the remaining 4.5 miles down to Camp Muir. They will conclude their program this afternoonw with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Way to go Sam! We are so proud of you.

Posted by: Linda Freed on 7/31/2024 at 12:30 pm

Congratulations to the team and high fives to Ashley and Orville.

Posted by: Patty Christensen on 7/31/2024 at 11:38 am

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Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Check in After Summit

May 30, 2023

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Henry Coppolillo, Tatum Whatford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,000'

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 8:26 am PT

We finally got everything to come together. It was calm and quiet in the morning and we got out of camp early, ahead of everyone else. The Autobahn had filled in and took some work and time to put a track in, across to Denali Pass. It was shady and cold, but the team worked well. At Denali Pass, we stepped into the sun and also a touch of wind - just a light breeze. It kept things cold and we continued to work up. At points we would lose the wind and it would suddenly turn so hot, then back to cold. We played that game to the Football Field, and then up the summit ridge. By midafternoon we were standing on the summit of Denali! The summit was pretty warm and we got some photos before turning against traffic and the rest of the mountain. We retraced our steps to camp and fell into bed, happy to have the first part of the mission accomplished. Now we will set our sights lower on getting to thicker air and the airstrip.

Congrats to all the climbers!

RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer

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Why do when you can overdo? We love you Chris!

Posted by: Shan on 5/30/2023 at 3:43 pm

Congratulations Adam! Have a safe trip down everyone see ya soon!

Posted by: Matt & Erica Warren on 5/30/2023 at 2:10 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Members Set New Altitude Record

September 19, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,000'

Early risers at Shira Camp witnessed a giant moon setting out near Mount Meru to our west this morning. We still had views of the upper flanks of Kilimanjaro when we went to breakfast, but by the time we hit the trail, the great cliffs and glaciers were cloaked in cloud. We marched upward on a low angled and broad ridge. Gradually the plants got smaller and smaller until there were hardly any of note by our high point at the Lava Tower. We endured a short sleet storm near the 14,900' pass, but that did not keep us from pushing on and breaking altitude records for a number of our team members. Then we began a steady descent into the Barranco Valley. Clouds let loose a ten minute rain shower on us and kept us guessing about the steep contours above. We could just see hints of ice and crazily angled rock up above. Below we could see a magical valley of Dr. Seuss style plants unfolding. Giant Senecios and Lobelias abounded. We were in our new home and safely in the tents at 13,000' before the next rain showers commenced. The late afternoon and evening blended together as a damp fog settled over our Barranco tent village. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Wow, what a vista! Love this blog! Chris and Jeff, keep breathing!!

Posted by: Joan on 9/20/2013 at 7:16 am

Awesome descriptions of the climb. I can really visualize it. Sorry you’re getting rained on!

Posted by: Mara on 9/19/2013 at 11:48 am

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Mt. Rainier: August 21, 2013 Summit!

August 21, 2013

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Lindsay Mann, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Led By Elias de Andres Martos and Lindsay Mann reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The teams had warm, clear and calm conditions on the climb. They are currently descending and stopped at 12,700’ feet to do some work on the fixed lines before making their way back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Woohoo!!!!! Congratulations!

Posted by: Starr on 8/22/2013 at 7:14 am

Great Going. Glad for the weather

Posted by: Diane on 8/21/2013 at 10:56 am

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Mt. Rainier: August 19th Team Summits!

August 19, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer braved the winds to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. After a short rest on the summit, the team began their descent shortly before 8 am. They will return to Camp Muir to refuel before descending to Paradise later today. We look forward to their arrival in Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations climbers! RMI Guide Eric Frank and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons continue to spend their days training. Today the team moves from their camp on the Inter Glacier to Camp Schurman in preparation for their summit attempt.

Mt. Elbrus: Tucker & Team Explore Moscow

July 3, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

The team and all luggage are out of the transit area of the Moscow International airport. We will head right back there tomorrow for our flight to the soaring peaks of the range of mountains called the Caucasus. But, today we explored Moscow and Red Square. We will take vivid memories of the Walls of the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Jewels of the Armory Museum just to name a few. A bit of the jet lag still with us but not slowing down this intrepid team of travelers. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Good Luck on the climb. The questions is, Lucy are you leaving Corell at the summit?

Posted by: Morgan on 7/5/2013 at 6:48 am

Welcome to Russia- although you experience started in the States!! You guys are well trained so enjoy the adventure! Correll- you look marvelous in 2 D. Have fun!

Posted by: Elsie on 7/4/2013 at 6:58 am

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Vinson Massif: A Quick Descent

December 15, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

There was a wind blowing in the night at high camp. It was just a few miles per hour, but it was steady and we'd been exceedingly lucky in not having any wind for four days up high, so it was a worry. But a needless worry, since by morning it was gone. We ate, we packed and by ten in the morning we were walking downhill with great big packs. Everybody was thinking about getting those big packs down the steep fixed ropes... the last real obstacle to our safety, but we caught those ropes and slopes in perfect condition. They were still in shadow and the tracks of teams that had descended several days earlier were still in perfect condition and useful as stairs. We made it to our old digs at low camp in just a few hours, packed and repacked there and then plodded down the Branscomb Glacier toward Basecamp. Cresting the final hill, we saw two Twin Otter airplanes sitting patiently and waiting to take us away. This was a pleasant surprise as we hadn't really discussed an exit strategy yet with ALE, our logistics company. At Basecamp by four in the afternoon, we shuffled duffels and boarded the planes. Some of us were treated to a magnificent scenic flight as the pilot performed a mountain reconnaissance for future climbs on our way back to Union Glacier. The Twin spiraled around one Matterhorn after another and dove through tight v-shaped passes. A smooth landing at Union got us in just in time for dinner. A wonderful dinner, whilst sitting in chairs, with backs. True luxury. We caught up with fellow climbers from the mountain (who we hadn't seen for days) and with the wonderful staff at ALE. Life is considerably warmer and easier at Union Glacier, and the team is excited about being a step closer to home, but we're all still buzzing over the mountain that we lived on for the last nine days. And climbed. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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HW: Great to know you are be step closer to home. Hope you will be ale to fly to Punta Arenas soon. We had a lot of fun at the birthday party. Love, -Fan

Posted by: Fan on 12/16/2012 at 6:22 pm

Sterling, The plane ride sounded like it might have been another highlight of this trip. We hope to see you New Years Day. Have a great trip home.

Posted by: Dave & Shirley on 12/16/2012 at 10:43 am

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