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Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Hey Greg, Congrats on your climb!! How Amazing, and so neat to be able to follow you guys. Hope your doing well.
Hugs from the Kootenays!
Posted by: Shar on 1/17/2013 at 10:43 am
Hi Todd and Jim, How great it was to get a phonecall from you. I can’t believe you can do that! I enjoyed learning how you carry your gear. half one day and half another,etc,etc. Brillant! Suppose your body is wondering “whazup?” love mOm
Posted by: Jana McClure on 1/10/2013 at 2:46 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb with Brent Okita and Henry Coppolillo reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent reported a clear, calm, and beautiful day on top.
The team spent time on the summit signing the summit registry, taking pictures, and celebrating before starting their descent back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations Team!
Thanks for guiding my girl (Lily) to the summit and back down safely!!! WooHoo!!!!
Posted by: Mary Benson on 5/30/2025 at 3:30 pm
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Machu Picchu
Did you know that the Andes are the longest mountain range in the world? Stretching from southern Colombia all the way to the southernmost point of the continent in Tierra del Fuego.
Or that Peru has 84 out of the 113 different climates found in the world?
Or that the potato was originated in Peru? And there are over 4,000 species of potatoes here!
Did you know there was at least 6,000 years of development prior to the Inca reign and many of the terraces date back to 4,000bc?
Today was an awesome day learning about ancient civilizations to current day Peruvians.
We were led by an awesome guide, Cristian, that graciously shared about religion, agriculture, politics, history and answered our millions of questions while touring the Sacred Valley.
We took it at all in like sponges and there were so many moments of awe - how in the world could they have gotten boulders this large, this high? And so perfectly slotted together?
The Andes are the most rugged set of mountains you could ever find - but instead of seeing these mountains has obstacles the Peruvians and the Inca turned them into possibilities. By building cascades of terraces, from the bottom of the valley to the summit. Building canals for water and over 10,000 miles of trails connecting to each other.
These sights were amazing to see but the best part of the day was the wealth of knowledge and openness from Cristian to share the culture of his ancestors with us.
Jess and the Team
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Machu Picchu August 15, 2024
I did not, in fact, realize that the Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, no. Another fact I totally realized today (after doing some Googling after reading this post): Alpamayo is in Peru as well. (Alpamayo is part of the Peruvian Andes and seems like some climb out of a story book.)
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 8/18/2024 at 3:11 pm
100% of our team reached the summit of Ixtaccihuatl this morning!
Everyone’s training and perseverance paid off. Not everyday do the mountains provide us with the right conditions but today the mountain granted us safe passage to the summit and back.
Not only were we able to climb, our early start was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise and clear views of a magnificent Popocatépetl erupting just across from us.
After a long day of climbing we travel to Puebla for showers, a comfortable bed, and of course, mole.
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Alan Davis, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Saturday, June 12. 2021 - 7:51 pm PT
Today we back carried to our cache at 13,500, which was a great way to get a little exercise. We now have all of our supplies up with us at 14 camp and are ready for a full rest day tomorrow!
The weather is beautiful, hot and sunny during the day, albeit quite cold at night. We truly are in the land of extremes. Our camp looks dialed and clean, our team is working as a well-oiled machine.
All the best from 14 camp and hope everyone is well!
RMI Guide JT Schmitt and the RMI Team
So enjoying watching your trek from afar. Would take a bit of that coolness - quite hot and humid here in MO.
Posted by: Melody Reardon on 6/13/2021 at 9:01 am
On The Map
Dereesa, What an experience you must be having, it looks like a a trip you will never forget! Wonderful pictures! Take care, see you soon! Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Diers on 3/27/2019 at 10:44 pm
Hey! I met Casey last year in Pheriche at the tea lodge we were lunching at in Pheriche. He was leading an expedition and we were trekking to EBC. It was so nice to meet him and the other folks on his expedition.
I’ll be back to the Solo Khumbu region again next year in 2020 to trek the Gokyo Lakes route. It’s off to Macchu Picchu this spring for me.
Good Luck on your Everest summit Casey! Happy Climbing:)
Cheers.
Jamie
Posted by: Ms. Jamie A. Groth on 3/26/2019 at 1:22 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Scott,
Congrats on another great climb! Your family is very proud of you and your accomplishment. Glad you are home safe and sound. love, m and fam
Posted by: Michelle Rico Wilsdon on 7/29/2013 at 11:51 am
Way to go pops! Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing about the hike.
Posted by: Jon G. on 7/24/2013 at 10:02 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Leon Davis, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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On The Map
Sweet they way i read this is you summited on an absolutley gorgeous day. Way to go.
Posted by: Terry Kramer on 6/18/2013 at 1:24 pm
The KEI team is cheering you on. Can’t wait to see the pics. Barbara you are awesome and put us all to shame. We are so very proud f you.
Posted by: Terry Kramer on 6/17/2013 at 9:55 am
Holly, through this blog I love climbing vicariously with you…you’re my heroine!
Posted by: Gretchen "G" on 2/2/2013 at 8:22 am
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