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Posted by: Avery Parrinello, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Elevation: 4,500'
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 9:00 pm PT
Greetings from the Ruth Gorge!
This morning we woke to beautiful weather and knew our time had come to fly into the Alaska range. After we landed on the glacier at the Sheldon mountain house we packed, roped up and headed down into the Ruth gorge. We walked down the valley glacier towards camp with endless granite walls on either side. We set our base camp for the trip and enjoyed splendid views with dinner. Getting some well earned rest tonight!
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 10:36 pm PT
Sometimes it’s not so fun to be right. Turns out we were right about the incoming snow storm. We moved to Camp 1 at 7,800' today through continuous snowy weather. The guide team safely navigated us across the Kahiltna, while Eric proved he was a talented linguist by regaling us with stories during our breaks. Tomorrow we hope to cache food and extra equipment above Ski Hill and then return to our camp.
RMI Guides Eric Frank, James Bealer, Jack Delaney and team
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
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
It looks to my friends like I’m sitting at home in Marina del Rey, CA, but in reality I’m with you, heart and soul.
It’s my secret.
Stay safe and the best of luck to all of you!
Wolf
Posted by: wolf schmidt on 4/23/2011 at 9:17 am
Sara and Bill,
We continue to be amazed at what you two have accomplished. You all are in our thougths and prayers as you take on your next challenge. We’ll know not to take either of you on in a horseshoe match upon your return! Stay strong and enjoy your incredible journey. Larry, Virginia, Matthew and Andrew
Posted by: Virginia Shackelford on 4/21/2011 at 3:46 pm
Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, Joey Manship, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise July 28 - 2 August led by RMI Guides Henry Coppolillo, Joey Manship and Will Ambler reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The team met last Friday for their first day of training, equipment checks and orientation. With full packs they ascended to their first camp on Saturday. They have spent the last four nights on the mountain, moving camps expedition style and practicing glacier travel, ice axes arrest, cramponing, crevasse rescue techniques while gradually ascending. Yesterday they jumped up to Camp Muir and launched their summit attempt with an alpine start today. After reaching the summit, the team descended to Camp Muir. Once at Camp they will repack gear and continue down to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's Paradise Seminar crew!
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Nice job! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Hilary Gehman & Matt Smith on 7/1/2019 at 6:50 pm
Congratulations! We’re happy you have this experience and we’re looking forward to your stories.
Posted by: Wayne and Louise Gehman on 7/1/2019 at 5:28 am
Nicole and team,
BREATH TAKING VIEWS, NICE TO SEE THEM. KEEP CLIMBING, I’ll keep praying!
“For a Climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying that you are stopping by to see God.”
Roland Smith, Peak
Looking at the pictures…I can only imagine!!::))
Peace,
MG
Posted by: MARY GRACE on 4/4/2014 at 1:56 pm
Hi, Nicole LoBiondo and team!
What an amazing journey! The photos are beautiful. Can’t wait to see you standing on the summit! Sending my love and LOTS of positive energy!!! xoxo Patti T
Posted by: Patti Tebo on 4/4/2014 at 8:28 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
YAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!! CONGRATS BABE! Ok now come down safely please :)
Posted by: Annie Bears on 8/24/2012 at 1:07 pm
Yippee Don, now I can start breathing again myself.
Posted by: Nancy Burress on 8/24/2012 at 11:50 am
Posted by: Alan Davis, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 18,655'
After two nights of being spoiled with plush mattresses and running water in the Llaca Valley Refugio the team put in a full day (16 hours) of climbing and was rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise and perfect weather on the summit of Vallunaraju at 18, 655 ft.
With only a few hours of sleep and some hot coffee and tea, we departed Vallunaraju basecamp with a classic alpine start at 11 pm. After a 3.5-hour approach on a rugged climber’s trail, we donned our boots and crampons and climbed a full pitch of alpine ice—a highlight of the climb. We then meandered through a maze of icy crevasses and steep snow until we gained the col between Vallunaraju’s north and south summits. The beautiful alpine sunrise provided the mental boost needed to gain the summit ridge and ascend the final 300 feet of steep snow to the summit. With only a breath of wind and smiles all around, we took in the views of the greater Cordillera Blanca and got a sneak peek of what’s to come in the Ishinca Valley.
We reversed course and began our descent in the sunshine, looking down at the city of Huaraz where a hot shower and bed awaited us. With tired bodies and full hearts, we were greeted with a bowl of hot soup and tea at basecamp. We then packed up our duffels and headed back to Huaraz via the rugged trail of a "road," thankful for a safe and successful climb.
The team enjoyed a well-deserved rest day in Huaraz, just enough time to unpack and repack duffels. Today, we are headed into the Ishinca Valley where we will establish basecamp for the next five nights. We will be focusing on climbing skills and resting up for more summit attempts.
RMI Guide Tatum Whatford & Team
Go Heidi!!! We are following along as well! :)
Carol & Huay
Posted by: Huay on 5/22/2021 at 6:00 pm
Elliot
Loving the updates. Stay strong and tap into your tenacious spirit. Our best to you and your fellow travelers.
Love
Mom and Daf
Posted by: Susan and Bert Campos on 5/22/2021 at 9:57 am
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