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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Tatum Whatford, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,200'
June 1, 2023, 10:30 pm PDT
We had hopes this morning as the base camp manager said to ready everything and that planes were on the way. By 8:30 several planes hit the runway and stayed to load climbers. They departed and as the clouds edged closer, we were told they were launching planes for us and they were trying to get in. But the snow started and visibility shut down and the planes stopped landing. We kept waiting for the snow to stop and a hole to open, but it didn't come. It is now calm, but snowing prolifically. Midwinter, we would be going to sleep excited about the powder day to come. Here, we beg for it to stop so we can make our way home. But we are in a beautiful place, and we count ourselves warm, dry, and lucky to experience the power of the Alaska Range.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer and team
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Hi Elizabeth, we are thinking of you very much from Zinal! We are so proud to know you! A big hug from the bottom of our Heart! All the best for you and your team. Annick & Pieder
Posted by: Annick Chatellenaz Caduff on 3/18/2011 at 2:41 pm
Elizabeth,.. Jean just flicked me the link….wow, there’s a saying, ” if your not living life on the edge your taking up too much room”... Your on the edge!:).... You can do it:)....
Posted by: Andy patterson on 3/18/2011 at 1:50 pm
Friday, September 4, 2025 - 10:11 pm PT
Hello again everyone
The team had a really nice day here on Kilimanjaro today, waking to clear skies and a beautiful view of Kili right above camp. We had a light cloud layer which helped keep us cool while on the trail, which was nice as the sun can be quite intense here near the equator.
We started the day waking at 6:30 to start packing up before moving into our dining tent for a nice breakfast with porridge, fried eggs, toast, avocado and even some fresh fruit, and most importantly plenty of hot Tanzanian coffee.
We hit the trail shortly after 8 am and slowly made our way up the rocky trail with occasional views of Kili above, while sharing the trail with all the porters.
The trail climbed up a blunted ridge and eventually out of the trees and allowed for some truly spectacular views of the valley below. The team hiked for a little more than four hours before reaching out next camp that sits on the Shira plateau, which is the remnant of an ancient lava flow.
Everyone is doing very well and we are currently relaxing in camp.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari September 2, 2025
Great fun following Casey’s posts and the team’s adventures. Greetings to Dena and Rusty from Grammy and Gramps. Yet another mountain on the bucket list to scratch off
Posted by: Ron Frishmuth on 9/6/2025 at 2:50 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Our climbing team came together in the last couple of days. We got seven folks and their baggage through a bunch of airports and airlines all the way to Kilimanjaro International Airport. And as of yesterday, we had the team, plus one guide, all assembled at The Rivertrees Inn in Usa River, Tanzania. Today we got into the business of final preparations for the mountain. We talked through the program and our priorities on the climb. We went over schedules and logistics and expected difficulties. And then we did gear checks (which everybody passed with flying colors). And finally, after folks had gotten packed up, we did the all important weigh-in to be certain nobody would be overloaded on the mountain. The work done, we relaxed around a campfire and ate a fine dinner in the Rivertrees garden. Tomorrow we climb!
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Whoohoo! Good luck to the team! #GeaxCindee&Amanda; you gals Rock! Have a wonderful adventure, we will be watching! Much love from NOLA! ❤️
Posted by: Allie, Frankie & Tillie on 8/26/2023 at 12:36 pm
Team Oregon, hope you had a great first day! We will be anxiously awaiting updates on your amazing journey. ~Rowen, Collin, Patty, Jan and Gordy
Posted by: Patty Lux on 8/22/2023 at 8:55 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Zeb Blais, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Awesome adventure Super Dave, thank you so much for taking my brother to the top. I can’t even begin to imagine how outstanding the view was from atop Denali, with still winds and clear skies, oh my! Dave, please tell my brother he now qualifies as a Sourdough, no more Cheechako.
Posted by: Johnny Stevens on 7/15/2013 at 1:41 pm
Scott,
Congratulations to you and the rest of your team for a succcessful and hard earned summit climb. Sounds like the weather conditions were perfect and the views from the the highest peak in North America were spectacular. Hope you took a lot of pictures. Best wishes for a safe descent and look forward to seeing you and hearing some interesting stories about the climb.
Mom & Dad
Posted by: Wayne Adaska on 7/15/2013 at 9:03 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Eric Frank, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,200'
Hope you all are safe & in good spirits…enjoying the immense beauty & good company. Praying you have safe conditions for a successful climb. Love to you, Brian! Your sis, L
Posted by: Laurie Huck on 5/25/2013 at 3:22 pm
Have fun at the summit Base Camp. Good luck on your climb on Island Peak Bill!
Mike
Posted by: Mike M on 3/29/2013 at 4:52 am
Peter and Gerry
We’re following your quest toward the top of the world. How beautiful. Best to you and your fellow treckers.
Kathy and Ned
Posted by: Kathy Butler on 3/28/2013 at 4:30 pm
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