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Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Sam Marjerison, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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Saturday, July 1, 2023 1:12 AM PDT
Right on schedule, the clouds cleared out and the wind dropped down. First nice day we've had, actually. We used it well. The team made the jump to 17,200' feet. It was tough climbing and the packs got even bigger and heavier when we stopped at 16,200' feet to add yesterday's loads. But we got 'r done. The views were amazing, considering that the team really hadn't seen much of our surroundings yet. We have a forecast of fine weather tomorrow. Perhaps we go up.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
So exciting for you Mitch & your amazing team. Stay strong & know that we are all praying for you!
Posted by: Pam Cashion on 7/1/2023 at 1:24 pm
A really exciting day for everyone! Thinking about you all and hoping it’s a summit!
Posted by: Leslie Vance on 7/1/2023 at 11:08 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
RMI Guide Mike Walter checks in from High Camp at 17,200 ft on Denali.
On The Map
At the moment with 5/31/2017 imagery you are visible on google earth.
Posted by: Tom Rodger on 9/1/2018 at 11:02 am
SO happy for you David and team! You remain in our thoughts and prayers. Cheers to a summit today! Safe travels down…
AK and Mom
Posted by: Ann Kathryn Scott on 6/1/2017 at 9:43 am
On The Map
Well done on reaching the summit - and great to see you had such a fantastic day for it! Enjoy being back to ground level (still higher than anywhere here in NZ!). Brett
Posted by: Brett Vautier on 1/13/2013 at 12:25 pm
Congrats on a successful summit. Good luck on your third MT.
Posted by: Jane on 1/13/2013 at 10:32 am
Perfect weather today! Not terribly cold at 6:15 AM today in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Clear skies above and the sea of clouds far below.
We were eating another of Tosha’s fine breakfasts by 7 AM and walking behind Philbet by 8 AM. The terrain rose gradually as we headed straight East toward Kibo. We began breaking a bunch more altitude records for our climbers as the morning progressed. We topped out for the day at 15,200 ft at the Lava Tower, right up against the massive ramparts of Kibo. Our excellent staff had a picnic lunch all set up for us there and so we lounged for some time in the intense sunshine. Then we began dropping altitude as we made our way into the Barranco Valley. Lava tower had taken us into alpine desert zones with little vegetation, but over the two hours of our descent, we came back into a relatively lush zone full of endemic Lobelias and Senecios.
At 3 PM we came into our new home at 13,000 ft. This allowed plenty of time for an easy afternoon of resting and recuperating. We’ve still got an excellent dinner and some star gazing to look forward to… and a big day of climbing tomorrow.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
Loving the photos! And wow what a view! Keep climbing Cindee, Amanda and the rest of the team and reach for those stars!
Posted by: Cris Loy on 8/25/2023 at 11:43 am
Wow Cindee! So very inspired by your journey so far, and love the pictures! All the best to you, Amanda, and the rest of your team - keep climbing and have a great adventure!
Posted by: Rupali on 8/25/2023 at 9:36 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,320'
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RMI Guide Tyler Jones calls from the summit of Mt. McKinley.
On The Map
A huge congrats to you and the team, Ken. You are a man of your word—you said you were going to do Denali and you did—all the way to the top—20,320 feet—WOW! A colossal achievement. Cheers to you and the team from hapless Hollis.
Budd
Posted by: Budd Burnett on 6/21/2015 at 1:34 pm
Congratulations to all on reaching the summit, be safe travels down. Ken, we are anxiously waiting your return to hear all your wonderful stories, be safe!!
Posted by: Lilia Godinez on 6/16/2015 at 8:48 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Congrats Jim! This story won’t even need the usual Jim spin on reality to be super impressive! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Super proud of you!
Posted by: Robyn on 8/12/2013 at 6:42 pm
Congratulations Jimmy! Can’t wait to hear about the climb.
Posted by: Paul on 8/12/2013 at 5:27 pm
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Billy Nugent calls in from Denali High Camp.
On The Map
Hi Kel & Co~ So wonderful to be able to follow each step of your adventure. Good luck! My thoughts are with you all…
Posted by: Alysse on 5/30/2013 at 5:19 am
Hi Levi, we love the blog and pictures and seeing your adventures daily. Good luck to all on summit-ting! love ya, m&d
Posted by: Karla Kepsel on 5/29/2013 at 7:20 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
To my guides, Leon, Nick, Cody & the whole RMI staff. Thank you for all your coaching and encouragement in making the summit possable! The RMI organization is 1st rate and made my 50th birthday wish come true with my summit on Sept 5th. A big thanks to all of you, Ed
Posted by: Edward Muranyi on 9/6/2012 at 11:08 pm
Congratulations Scott—can’t wait to hear all the chilly details. Have a great rest of trip with Hilary. She is anxiously awaiting your safe arrival. Ken and Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Kutcher on 9/5/2012 at 4:25 pm
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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