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Posted by: Jess Wedel, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Hola from Ciudad de Mexico!
The American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air is off to an exciting start - the team has been arriving over the last few days and I am happy to report that everyone made it.
We spent the day exploring this vibrant city, enjoying endless tacos al pastor and some of us even ventured to the Frida Kahlo museum.
Tonight we had our first official team meeting. We talked about the itinerary, gear, but the most important part was hearing about all the reasons why this trip matters so much - raising funds and awareness for the American Lung Association and climbing mountains while doing it. The connections to the cause all stem from love, from grief but the team is all united by a need to do something.
One thing is for certain, it’s going to be a special climb with a really special group of people.
Tonight, we sleep with the sounds of the city outside our windows, knowing tomorrow we’re off to our first of three mountains - La Malinche.
RMI Guides Jess, Josh and “LOS CHIVOS”
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Mexico's Volcanoes February 22, 2025
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 6:39pm PT
It sounded like rain drumming off the tent at a consistent staccato all night, into this morning. The problem was that there was frost in the tent and the temp was below zero. So was it rain? Nope. Graupel. Lots of graupel. As well as snow. And wind to move it. We had planned to rest anyways and that was perfect for today. We had a big bagel and smoked salmon brunch, then tucked back into tents to stay warm and dry.
The snow is anywhere from ankle to well over knee deep through camp. The wind have started to subside some this afternoon, but our world is still really white, with snow filtering down from the sky.
We'll do dinner and some warm tea and crawl into our sleeping bags to see what tomorrow brings.
RMI Guide Pete, Matias, Chase, and Team
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Congratulations Robin!!!
- Amy, Lavine, and Shanty
Posted by: Amy Kabia on 8/14/2017 at 10:27 am
Thanks for the videos! Evan says, “Have fun exploring!” Did y’all get a team picture?
Posted by: The Hickmott's on 8/14/2017 at 7:59 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 13,950'
On The Map
Nicole and team,
You guys are an inspiration. Stay safe! GoGEEdi!
Words of encouragement: YEAH BITCH!! - Jesse Pinkman
Posted by: Paulie on 4/14/2014 at 5:53 am
James:
Your trusty admin team has all the lab billing up to date. Stay safe. Darla
Posted by: Darla Sorah on 4/4/2014 at 11:08 am
On The Map
Another great day for the Team. keep smiling :-)
Posted by: Terrianne Riga on 10/9/2013 at 2:47 pm
Best Wishes on a SAFE and super climb! You will never forget this adventure & it brings back wonderful memories of January 2007, when my son & I made the climb. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds!!!
Posted by: simeon hain on 10/9/2013 at 12:36 pm
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Billy Nugent calls in from 11,000 feet Camp.
On The Map
Pryor, just found this website. Glad you made it. Must have been awesome. Looking forward to a cal when you get down. Love you.
Posted by: Finley and Karen Nunn on 6/1/2013 at 11:05 am
So proud of you Pryor! Great job!
Posted by: Kristen on 5/31/2013 at 1:20 pm
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Hannah Blum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Thursday June, 12, 2025 9:21pm PDT
Our final rest day in the books. We let the sun warm our tents before we finally crawled out to share a meal of hashbrowns and eggs. After a relaxed and slow morning, we then spent the day basking in the sun like lizards, seeing what other climbers were offering up, and getting our gear ready for the summit push - which would be starting tomorrow.
We are all very excited and looking forward to moving to 17,000’ camp tomorrow.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
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Mt. McKinley Expedition May 27, 2025
Stephen and team,
I just heard you made it to the summit. Amazing! I’m so excited for you. Way to go pushing yourself through this challenge. I hope to hear about this adventure someday.
Posted by: Tammy Nemetz on 6/15/2025 at 4:43 am
OMG!! You are almost there and our adventure novel will come to an end! We can’t wait to read the final chapter!! We are cheering you on and we are in absolute awe of your strength, courage and tenacity!! Stay safe and warm!
<3
Stephen’s Fam
Posted by: Deb Kendall on 6/13/2025 at 9:56 am
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Lauren Macklin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Friday, May 19, 2023 10:22pm PDT
After a long night’s rest, we woke up to clear skies, and warm temperatures. We had a quick breakfast of pop-tarts and grits as the sun began to shine onto ski hill. After our quick breakfast, we worked to tear down camp and begin our journey towards 11,000’ camp. We strapped into the snowshoes, and made our way up ski hill, through the 9,500’ camps, past our cache and finally up the final hill into our final destination for the night.
After a short break, we found a nice spot to call home for the next few days and spent the next few hours building camp and moving in before a warm dinner of ramen. Looks like a little bit of weather is coming in, but we are hoping to wake up with the sun and go get our cache tomorrow morning. Looking forward to a mellower day tomorrow! Check back in after the back carry.
RMI Guides Nikki, Leif, Lauren & Team
Hey Kevin! Great Job!! Climb Strong!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 5/21/2023 at 3:29 am
Posted by: Seth Burns, Joe Crawford, Bryan Mazaika, Jackson Breen, Ben Thorneycroft, David Rathbun, Erika Barrett, Nina Bridges
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Seth Burns and Joe Crawford led their Five Day climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Seth radioed from the crater rim at 8:47 am. Its a goregous day on the mountain with clear skies and cool temperatures. After spending some time in the crater the team will descend to Camp Muir and spend their second night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will continue down to Paradise.
Nice work today team!
Hoping the storm passes and you have your days to move up and continue on safely. Keep the spirits up and enjoy every moment! Looking forward to the updates and we love you! - Katie & Sean
Posted by: Katie Baskin on 5/29/2021 at 8:07 am
Thank you for the opportunity to learn about graupel!! What crazy weather you have had. I am throwing all my weight behind good weather thoughts for you and your expeditions all.
Posted by: Bethany on 5/28/2021 at 3:05 pm
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