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RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer checks in from the summit of Aconcagua.
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Hi everybody,
Congratulations to a job well done. I’m very happy for all of you and look forward to hearing all about it when I see you in person. Until then enjoy the triumphant feeling because you all very much deserve it.
PS Sorry this message is a little late, I got the news a little late
Posted by: Jim on 7/6/2012 at 7:22 pm
Glad you are down safe and sound. Can’t wait to hear all the details. Good luck getting off tomorrow.
Missy
Posted by: missy prudden on 7/4/2012 at 8:21 pm
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Mark, great going!
Watching as I prepare to head into 120 degrees of the Mojave Desert. Send some ice!
Jan
Posted by: Jan Wilson on 7/2/2012 at 5:57 am
Sounds amazing. Enjoy. Thinking of you
Posted by: Carolyn on 6/30/2012 at 6:53 am
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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!
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: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 8:25 am PT
The morning started out cold, crisp, and clear. Excitement was in the air - today we were climbing.
We ascended the steep snow up to 15,700. For some, each step was a new highest altitude ever climbed, while for others the thin air was all too familiar. Looking up, we could see the two ropes poking out of a steep slope of blue ice and wind blown snow. Looking down, through the clouds that had rolled in, glimpses of our camp could be seen far below. One by one, we attached ourselves to the fixed lines with ascenders. Initially cautious and unsteady, we soon found our footing and got into the groove - one duck step after the other. Nearing the top, the wind had picked up, and it was decided around 16,100 to descend back to camp - our mission of acclimatizing and experiencing the fixed ropes accomplished. Heading down the lines was exhilarating; facing downhill with one arm ensnared around the rope, we leaned forward and let gravity do the work. Relaxing in camp the rest of the day, we all felt prepared and ready - hopefully awaiting our chance to climb higher in the coming days.
RMI Climber Alex Smith
Amazing, so so incredible. Go Alex and team, go! Stay safe and warm.
Posted by: Cristian on 6/28/2023 at 6:19 pm
Gooooo uncle Alex! Hope you packed some Dan Dan noodles for the summit! Xox
Posted by: Liz and Max and ollie on 6/28/2023 at 5:35 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Sunday, May 30, 2021 - 9:45 pm PT
The weather trend is finally improving for us! Today was a relatively pleasant day at 14,000' Camp. The ridgeline above was showing some wind this morning but that diminished through the day. Rather than jump up there and get cold, chilly, and tire ourselves out doing a small cache, we opted to stay in camp, organize, and prep to move to 17,000' Camp tomorrow. That didn't seem to stop most of camp from taking a run at it, which only reinforced our decision. We'll look to get up early tomorrow, be early out of camp, and be settled in to 17,000' comfortably so that we're ready to summit the following day. The pace of things will accelerate now and everybody is excited!
RMI Guides Pete, Matias, Chase, and team
Pulling hard for you Big Marc!! You got this!
Sending love and warmth from your fans in Seattle! Looking forward to cheersing your success with an ice cold rainier
Posted by: Patrick Smyton on 5/31/2021 at 10:31 pm
It is about six pm Pacific and I’m hoping you are all so snug at 17,000’ tonight. Wishing you all safe climbing and clear skies. Go, team, go!!
Posted by: Bethany on 5/31/2021 at 6:07 pm
Hey Tyler, You helped me summit with my friend Chris Johns in 2009. I’d like to bring my son Nick (15 next year a boxer and crossfit athlete) up Rainer via DC route.
CAn you reach out and we can start to set up an expedition. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Thanks!
Posted by: Sean Fay on 8/22/2013 at 2:31 pm
Way to go Dave Meyers! Thank you, Tyler for always keeping him safe! Way to go “Team Pulte” and Tom….so proud of you guys!
Posted by: Amy on 7/14/2013 at 8:16 pm
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At Itasca. Missing you. Can’t wait to talk.
Love,
Dad, Mom and David
Posted by: Mike on 7/3/2013 at 11:49 am
Oh dear. Stuck for days and no pop tarts?
Posted by: Lisa Mackey on 7/2/2013 at 11:44 am
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
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