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Posted by: Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
We had a nice warm night in our Dome tent thanks to Jim who kept the fire stoked. The morning brought clearer weather and a nice dry day. Paine Grande and it's massive glacier came into view after yesterday's blizzard.
As the team closed the "O" circuit with 10.5 miles of rolling terrain we were fortunate to see 20+ condors flying in close proximity to the trail, often in groups of 5-6. The trail brings us back into the estancia sector to where we began hiking eight days ago. This was a nice way to wrap up what's been an overcast & at times windy and damp trip. Tomorrow we will get an early start to beat the day hiking crowd up to the Towers. Keeping our fingers crossed for clear skies and dry weather.
Thanks for following along,
RMI Guide Mike King
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 11:26 am PT
Snow and wind moved in last night, so both RMI Denali Expeditions led by RMI Guides Mike Walter & Pete Van Deventer are resting, tent bound at 17,000' Camp. The weather is not violent, but it is miserable outside of our tents with lots of blowing snow. On the upside, it’s pretty warm for 17,200’.
Hopefully tomorrow’s forecast verifies and we’ll have a chance for a summit bid. In the meantime we’re trying to stay warm and dry, hydrated and fed.
Hi Ben!
Hopefully you and your team are sitting on top of the world today! What a courageous and impressive challenge you chose. Looking forward to seeing your photos and hearing your stories. Stay safe!
Pat and Althea
Posted by: Althea Daley on 6/2/2021 at 5:32 pm
Hoping you all made it to the summit today. We can’t wait to hear how it went, especially Alex’s mom!
Posted by: Jackie Woolley on 6/2/2021 at 1:04 pm
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Robin,
Looks like you have an amazing view from up there!. I see that the movie quotes abound up there… wonder who that could be??:) Hope you are having a great time near the top of the world looking down on all us flat landers. Can’t wait to hear the stories and see the photos. Stay safe and stay warm.
Love DAD
Posted by: Matt Prosser on 6/10/2013 at 10:53 am
Sounds like things are going well and the food certainly sounds good. I’ll eat just about about anything that has bacon or peanut butter on it. How’s the weather looking? I assume you’ll be looking for that 3-day clear window before leaving 14 camp. Wish I was there with all of you.
-Larry Seaton
Posted by: Larry Seaton on 6/10/2013 at 9:38 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Mike Walter checks in from 17,200' camp
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Way to go Kyle!!! I am so happy to hear that you reached the summit. I can’t wait to hear all about it! Love you bunches! Christina
Posted by: Christina on 5/29/2012 at 1:40 pm
Congradualations! Awsome Job! We can’t wait to celebrate with you and hear all about it.
Kyle, we LYF
Posted by: Donna & Lloyd on 5/27/2012 at 10:45 pm
Namaste everyone.
This morning we left our tea house in Phakding and headed up the valley toward Namche Bazaar, which is the central village in this famous valley. We hit the trail just before 8 am along with a few other trekkers. Everyone did really well on the hike, and no one seemed to mind pausing often for the endless mules and Zopkyo’s (cross between a Yak and a cow) carrying loads headed up valley and basecamp as we made our way up the trail. It was moderately busy on the route with trekkers and porters alike, but thankfully the traffic seemed to flow pretty smoothly.
The team crossed a number of high suspension bridges without a problem, and thankfully it was a little breezy which made our hike up the Namche hill pleasant. Overall it was a really enjoyable day as we climbed up to just over 11,300' where Namche sits.
We also were fortunate enough to glimpse Mount Everest far off in the distance on our hike today!!!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Base Camp crew
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Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
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Go, Bill, Go. Amazing. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Sylvia Stanley on 1/4/2014 at 7:30 pm
Go for it Bill. Good luck
Posted by: steve on 1/4/2014 at 7:19 pm
RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Island Peak Basecamp.
On The Map
Good luck guys….
Posted by: Ravi on 4/4/2013 at 2:40 pm
Glad to hear all is going well. Be safe.
Posted by: Rachael C. Lujan on 4/4/2013 at 9:44 am
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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
Very Cool Mike!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 2/16/2023 at 11:14 am
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