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Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
March 29th climbers. 2014. Wishing you a safe and fun trip.!! You are rare birds and we are ALL waiting anxiously to hear your adventures. Be safe, be kind, be happy.
Love you all,
Burdee
Posted by: Rosemary -burdee on 3/31/2014 at 8:01 am
One of the finest groups of people that I have ever met. Great job team, proud of all of you!!
Posted by: Rob on 9/17/2013 at 9:30 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Great update - and congrats on new altitude records…hope today is another good day for you all!
Posted by: Caskie on 1/14/2013 at 1:26 pm
Thanks Seth for the very fun report! Now Dave is a true High Altitude Mt Climber! Great photo! Viva La Mexico!
Posted by: Laura on 1/14/2013 at 6:00 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from 11,000 ft on their descent.
On The Map
Hi Ross, I spoke with Dave and Loretta - they say congratulations on the summit. Next stop Nepal?
Posted by: Carla Bustos on 6/22/2012 at 12:55 pm
Fingers still crossed…
Crispi, alles Liebe auf den letzten Metern, Küsschen, Tropf
Posted by: Susann on 6/22/2012 at 12:44 pm
Congratulations on your successful climb. Donna we heard you on the phone call from the summit! Looking forward to seeing you and Doug and hearing (and seeing) about the climb. Have a safe trip home.
Posted by: Ken and Judee Fish on 8/15/2011 at 6:40 am
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 8:25 am PT
The morning started out cold, crisp, and clear. Excitement was in the air - today we were climbing.
We ascended the steep snow up to 15,700. For some, each step was a new highest altitude ever climbed, while for others the thin air was all too familiar. Looking up, we could see the two ropes poking out of a steep slope of blue ice and wind blown snow. Looking down, through the clouds that had rolled in, glimpses of our camp could be seen far below. One by one, we attached ourselves to the fixed lines with ascenders. Initially cautious and unsteady, we soon found our footing and got into the groove - one duck step after the other. Nearing the top, the wind had picked up, and it was decided around 16,100 to descend back to camp - our mission of acclimatizing and experiencing the fixed ropes accomplished. Heading down the lines was exhilarating; facing downhill with one arm ensnared around the rope, we leaned forward and let gravity do the work. Relaxing in camp the rest of the day, we all felt prepared and ready - hopefully awaiting our chance to climb higher in the coming days.
RMI Climber Alex Smith
Amazing, so so incredible. Go Alex and team, go! Stay safe and warm.
Posted by: Cristian on 6/28/2023 at 6:19 pm
Gooooo uncle Alex! Hope you packed some Dan Dan noodles for the summit! Xox
Posted by: Liz and Max and ollie on 6/28/2023 at 5:35 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Following a leisurely breakfast in the courtyard at Guachala, we made our way south towards Cotopaxi. We are staying in the Tambopaxi Lodge who's playground served as an excellent location for learning crevasse rescue techniques against the backdrop of multiple volcanoes: Sincholagua, Ruminahui and most importantly, Cotopaxi. It was an excellent day to give the body some rest while also learning some mountain skills. Seeing the mountain got us all psyched for the next couple of days, especially because you can clearly see the hut and the route from Tambopaxi. One member of the team even snapped a great night photo of Cotopaxi, that's not a stock photo!
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier & Team
Jason - the girls and I miss you but are so proud of you! Hope you and the rest of the group are enjoying every minute!!!
Posted by: Mende on 1/19/2022 at 5:46 pm
Hey Dustin and Kevin!! Wishing you light winds and cloudless skies for your Summit of Cotopaxi!!!
I would love to see the crater on the summit!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/19/2022 at 4:39 am
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 3:10 pm PT
The forecast ended up being accurate for a change. We got light snow and wind beginning around midnight that has intensified over the morning. Between the wind, snow and lack of visibility we are staying at 11,200’ today in hopes of making a carry to 13,500’ when the weather allows. Until then we are enjoying the heavier meals and lot of good stories in the kitchen tent. While not the most exciting part of the trip, days like this let the legs rest and the heart/lungs acclimate which will only help us up higher on Denali.
I hope you are acclimating well; taking deep breath’s and enjoying such amazing views. Praying for good weather and a safe climb. Cheeseburgers will be waiting for you!
Posted by: claudette Crockett on 6/4/2021 at 5:01 am
Stay warm Rob and team!
Posted by: Connie on 6/3/2021 at 7:41 am
That’s my boyfriend!!!! Maybe one day we can summit up there together :)
Posted by: Cathy on 2/11/2012 at 8:22 am
I’m assuming the weather conditions prevented you all from attempting the summit? I know akbar was really looking forward to it.
Uzma (akbar’s wife)
Posted by: uzma on 2/10/2012 at 3:31 am
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 2:56 am PT
It was another brilliant blue sky morning in Namche, and so it was easy to get up and get going… but leaving comfy Camp de Base is never all that easy. We were excited to start up the Thame Valley. There were many many nice people on the trail from Lukla to Namche and the vast majority of them were headed for Everest Basecamp. We took some satisfaction this morning in going out of town the other way. We walked in forest for roughly the first three miles and then began to break out of the trees to see perfectly manicured small farms along the way. Of course we sat for tea in Thamo, comfortable outside even as some clouds began to gather. Then it wasn’t too much further to Thame. We began to see the destruction caused by the recent outburst flood (essentially, a month ago a natural dam failed up valley, sending a wall of water and rock down upon this beautiful village). As usual with such things it is jarring to see some farms and tea houses completely untouched while neighboring properties are simply gone or in ruins. We were welcomed at the Paradise Lodge in early afternoon, having gone just over six miles from Namche. A big lunch put the team in the proper mood for resting through the afternoon and adjusting to the “new” altitude.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Miss you Daddy Love you, cant wait to see you again
Posted by: Kaylee on 6/4/2014 at 10:20 pm
Fantastic!! What a thrilling accomplishment for the team! Your sisters send y’all a salute from a view of the ‘teeners’ in Co
Posted by: Deb on 6/4/2014 at 7:22 pm
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