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Aconcagua: JJ & Team Reach Basecamp

December 8, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Base Camp accomplished. We have arrived! The day started out El Gaucho style as we saddled up our mules and crossed the Vacas River. I mean... C'mon, that water was polar ice cold. Especially at 7:30 in the morning. After the teams John Wayne moment we enjoyed our final day of trekking. The last day into Base Camp ascends steeply at first until it gently rolls out to a gradual uphill. We even caught sight of two guanacos, which resemble a llama but actually have roots to the camel family. After arriving in camp we got busy relaxing. At 14,000 feet we all deserve to just kick back, relax and enjoy. We set up our shower tent and rinsed off the dust before we had another exquisite Argentine meal. Everyone is feeling well and we are acclimatizing perfectly. Tomorrow is a well deserved day of rest. Stay tuned! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Finish Climb, Look Forward to safari

August 13, 2012

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello, We finished our trek of Kilimanjaro today as we hiked the final leg out from Mweka Camp (10,000') to the Mweka Gate (6,000') and said goodbye to our mountain staff. We met our driver and transferred back to the Dik Dik Hotel. After nice showers we enjoyed a great dinner celebration. We have some tired and sore team mates but everyone is very happy. We are getting excited for the safari adventure that starts in the morning! Please check out the photo below of Jan and Clint on the summit of Kilimanjaro on August 11th. The flag they are holding has been flown: on Mt. Rainier, Cotopaxi (Ecuador), Ixtaccihuatl & Pico de Orizaba (Mexico), the U.S. Capital, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, during Desert Storm, Fort Leavenworth, Albania, Germany during the removal of the Berlin Wall, and during Clint's retirement ceremony from the U.S. Army as Colonel. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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What an inspirational photograph. Thank you, Clint, for your many years of service to our country and for sharing this flag with all! - Shari Fox

Posted by: Shari Fox on 8/14/2012 at 6:57 am

Way to go team! Enjoy the safari !

Posted by: Audrey on 8/14/2012 at 5:45 am

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Ready for Summit Bid

November 14, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 14,993'

Hello! And we are going up! After another rest day at Ama Dablam Base Camp, all is packed and ready and we are starting our summit bid. We know that the winds are forecasted to be strong, so it is going to be a toss up. But we continue to see blue skies every day, so we're going to do what's common in these cases, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best." Stay tuned for our progress up high! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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Looking great !
May the mountain gods be with you - we are rooting for you from the couch wishing that we are on the mountain !

Posted by: Vivian on 11/15/2018 at 2:34 am

Be safe!!!!

Posted by: lisa maiser on 11/14/2018 at 5:01 pm

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Manaslu Expedition: RMI Guide Alex Barber acclimating at 5,900 M

September 15, 2014

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Elevation: 5,900 m

Last time I posted I was at Camp 1 on Manaslu. That first trek up went well, and I established a High Camp 1 at 5,900 m. I also explored and familiarized myself with the ice fall traverse to Camp 2. A forecasted storm had me descend back to BC over the weekend. The intensity of the wet weather seems to be lightening up and this week's forecast calls for a five day spell of clearing weather. I'm about to shoulder my pack and head back up to High Camp 1. My goal for this week is to push as high onto the upper mountain as possible. I'd be lying if I said the summit wasn't on my mind, although with only one night acclimatizing at Camp 1 it's a long shot. RMI Guide Alex Barber

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Summit!

September 10, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 10,000'

9/10/13 6:49 am PT Hello all - The team has finally made it all the way down to Mweka camp situated around 10,000' and are resting after such a big day. We had a wonderful day for climbing today with clear skies, moderate temps and very little wind. Everyone did a great job of taking care of themselves the entire day and really impressed me by making the summit in a little over 6 hours. We spent about a half hour taking in the spectacular views and getting the obligatory summit photos, then headed back down to high camp. After a brief rest we packed up and headed further down valley to tonight's camp. Everyone is doing well and I'm sure will sleep well tonight. Looking forward to hot showers and clean clothes tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew 9/10/13 3:10 am PT - Success! Our entire team reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro today. We have safely returned to high camp and are getting packed up for our descent. We'll try to update this evening.

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Congrats Fatima, another fine accomplishment with great memories. Impressive girl! Casey rocks.

Posted by: Greg Barber on 9/11/2013 at 9:47 am

WOOO HOO!!! you made it…never doubted it.
Be safe!
Love and hot cocoa to all!!!

Posted by: Marilyn on 9/11/2013 at 9:34 am

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Mt. Rainier: August 31, 2013 Update

August 31, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,800'

The Four Day Summit Climb Led by RMI Guide Dave Hahn reached 11,800’ feet today before encountering firm and icy conditions on the route which forced them to turn around. Dave Hahn reported clear skies and beautiful weather. The team is currently descending from Ingraham Flats and will be back at RMI Basecamp in the early afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Great job Nathaniel and Matthew - darn weather, atleast the weather let you go further this time than you did last time! Glad you could enjoy the adventure together! I love you both!!!

Posted by: Mama J on 8/31/2013 at 12:08 pm

Dear Jeff and Catherine et al,
We’re so sorry that inclement weather thwarted your ascent up Ranier!Glad that you’re encountering sunny skies on your descent. Our prayers for you and your team continue!
Love you both!!
Dad and Momma et al

Posted by: JimandDiana Smith on 8/31/2013 at 8:35 am

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Ecuador: Readying for Cotopaxi Summit Attempt

January 26, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 16,000'

Hello from the Cotopaxi climbers' hut! We awoke this morning to a crystal clear sky and a beatiful veiw of Cotopaxi from our haciena. After a relaxing breakfast we finalized our packing and drove into Cotopaxi National Park, and up a scenic road towards the climbers' hut. A series of switchbacks and 45 minutes later we arrived at the hut. We spent the bulk of the day hydrating, eating, relaxing, chewing the fat, and getting used to the thin air at 16,000'. We're heading to bed early in preparation for an alpine start and our summit push. The weather looks good right now...keep your fingers crossed for us. Hopefully our next dispatch will be after we summit. We'll try to send some good climbing photos tomorrow also. Hasta entonces... RMI Guide Mike Walter

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Reach the Summit!

August 4, 2023

Posted by: Joe Hoch, Alan Davis, Cal Seeley, Evan Redman, Charlie Harrison, Robert Whyte

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Teams with RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Alan Davis reached the 14,410' summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team climbed from Camp Muir to the Summit in 6 ½ hours. The climbers and guides spent some time on the Summit enjoying the sunrise before starting their descent at 7 am.

Congratulations Team!

Aconcagua: Cifelli & Team Relax and Rest at Base Camp

January 27, 2023

Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney, Jess Wedel

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Base Camp : Rest Day Before Moving to Camp 1

We spent the first true “rest day” since leaving the trailhead 5 days ago. Yesterday’s carry to Camp 1 was challenging. This was and will be the most elevation gain in a single day aside from Summit Day. Combine the gain with the continued challenges that come with acclimatization and it was tough. The downtime on the legs and lungs has been greatly appreciated by all.

Whether it was reading, visiting with new friends, playing Kings in the Corner and Farkle, hiking, or just taking some time for self care, we each found something to enjoy and make the most of our time together on this Mountain.

Climbing forces one to be in the “now”. Focusing on each step to sure our footing. Employing the rest step to sustain and finish a long, steep ascent. The kind that has you praying for a “long” traverse. Pressure breathing to best utilize the oxygen available to you. You focus on what you can control. Not what happened yesterday, or possibly what greater challenges await tomorrow. You tend to the now. Conversely, you “let go” of what you can’t control and you practice trusting others to handle those things. As such, each day the bond of the team grows stronger.

Tomorrow we move to Camp 1 and “really” begin to climb this mountain. We will Largely be out of touch except for text messages from a satellite device. We will have minimal creature comforts like the ones we enjoyed on the trek in and at Base Camp. We embrace the challenge however.

We will do this one step at a time … together!

PS . Molly - Give Hadley Bear a huge hug and kiss from Daddy!!

Climber Cameron Presley

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Go go go! Rest, you are strong!. You got this! I am so proud of you. You are the best!! Move forward with confidence you have done the work to be ready!

Hugging you from afar!
Teri

Posted by: Teri Derr on 1/30/2023 at 4:14 pm

Tim, I am amazed and inspired by your incredible drive to win! Love you! Teri

Posted by: Teri Derr on 1/28/2023 at 7:55 am

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Ecuador Volcanoes: Wittmier & Team Take Acclimatization Hike and Leave the City

January 27, 2023

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Today was our second acclimatization hike and a travel day as well. It was another perfectly clear day, about as nice as I have seen here. There is a bit of a haze in the valleys from eruptions and perhaps a bit of an inversion. Despite the haze, we were treated to views of Cayambe all day, from a variety of angles.

We are now relaxing at La Casa Sol and mentally relaxing, with our harder objectives lying ahead. Now we just hope this dry weather doesn’t run out for Cayambe and Antisana!

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier

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