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Posted by: Walter Hailes, Nicole De Petris
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 18,997'
RMI Guide Walter Hailes checked in the from the summit of Cayambe at 18,997' today. The entire group reached the summit in what sounds like great conditions.
Listen to Walter's voicemail below.
Nice work team! Congratuations!
The team has safely descended and will enjoy a bit of a rest day tomorrow along with some training.
RMI Guide Walt Hailes calls from the summit of Cayambe.
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Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
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Congratulations Team El Futbol!
Gorgeous photos!
Dave..the SVA letter came.. all set!
Adios Amigos!
Posted by: Laura on 1/15/2013 at 6:49 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats - looking forward to pictures…...Andy
Posted by: Andy G. on 8/26/2012 at 8:19 am
congratulations Megan and the team!!! we are proud of you for working so hard and accomplishing your goal! Not many people can do what you have done! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Jamey on 8/25/2012 at 2:14 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Raymond Holt, Mac Nolde
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 17 - 20 led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Raymond Holt and Mac Nolde reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 7 am today. Pete reported winds 10-20 mph and a descending cloud cap. The team spent a short time at the crater before starting their descent. They are en route to Camp Muir and once there will take a quick break before continuing down to Paradise. The group will end their adventure with a short celebration later this afternoon.
Nice work team!
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: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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Good luck everyone! Michael said he saw you at 14k camp and you looked strong! Jack and I are crossing our fingers - we’re so proud of all of you, and we love you Quinn!
Posted by: Liz and Jack on 6/27/2013 at 2:49 am
Great job dad!!! Waiting for you safe and sound at home!
Posted by: Vikky on 6/26/2013 at 11:04 pm
Posted by: Tyler Reid, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
To JD and fellow Adventurers,
Whoot-rah for you! We wish you all happy trails and a safe climb. Send us more pictures.
From Your FAU Family
Go Owls!
Posted by: Jackie on 6/14/2013 at 8:10 am
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HOLLEY! I did a Valentine’s Day swim in your honor!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Craft on 2/15/2013 at 8:38 am
Larry - Happy Valentines Day! Love you, Deb (& Mark)
Posted by: Debbie on 2/14/2013 at 2:57 pm
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer checks in from the summit of Aconcagua.
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CONGRATULATIONS! What an amazing accomplishment!
Posted by: Maria on 2/3/2013 at 5:59 pm
RIck I am very proud of you, very excited for you, and very relieved you are on your way down! I hope I get to hear your voice soon. I love you. Carol
Posted by: Carol Crye Popp on 2/3/2013 at 2:27 pm
How excited we were to receive the text that the team was “a go”! Thank you so much for these blogs; it really helps keeping abreast with all the activities. Hopefully today ya’ll will be able to get to Vinson Base, home for awhile. Prayers continue. Lots of love, Mom
Posted by: Betty Sullivan on 12/9/2014 at 4:58 am
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