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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Sam Marjerison, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 11:57 pm PT
Long day, but it ended with us reaching basecamp safe and sound, so it was a very good day. The start was hard, it was still snowing and blowing as we packed. There was a lot to do since our gear had been buried under a few feet of fresh snow. We set out at 9:40 in a whiteout, working by Braille and GPS. The first three hours were like that, pushing through endless new snow. We started to come out of the storm below ski hill, but conditions were quite mushy. Our snow shoes were sinking in, which made finding crevasses fairly difficult. We trudged on in surreal lighting as the clouds came and went. Heartbreak Hill didn't break any hearts. We were happy to be on the home stretch. We pulled in to basecamp at 6PM. It was all ours for a few minutes. Dominic Cifelli's team pulled in just behind us, but otherwise, camp was empty and gone, closed up for the season. Weather didn't permit a flight so we camped.
Hey Dustin and Dave! Awesome job getting your team back to basecamp! You guys Rock!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 7/6/2023 at 4:48 am
Nicole and team,
BREATH TAKING VIEWS, NICE TO SEE THEM. KEEP CLIMBING, I’ll keep praying!
“For a Climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying that you are stopping by to see God.”
Roland Smith, Peak
Looking at the pictures…I can only imagine!!::))
Peace,
MG
Posted by: MARY GRACE on 4/4/2014 at 1:56 pm
Hi, Nicole LoBiondo and team!
What an amazing journey! The photos are beautiful. Can’t wait to see you standing on the summit! Sending my love and LOTS of positive energy!!! xoxo Patti T
Posted by: Patti Tebo on 4/4/2014 at 8:28 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Watching your trek to camp 1. Glad everything is going well. Miss You.
Posted by: Paula Hall on 1/9/2013 at 6:25 am
Greg sounds like you are all doing well and enjoying everything so far. We enjoy seeing the pix.
Posted by: mom and dad on 1/8/2013 at 10:20 pm
On The Map
Mark
Wish we were there with you! Good luck on your 2012 season.
D&D
Posted by: Doug & Donna Fish on 3/26/2012 at 12:25 pm
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA OMG DYING IN MATH CLASS BEST THING EVER. MUCH APPRECIATED MARK TUCKER!! HI DAD AND KIM
Posted by: Katie Gilman on 3/26/2012 at 9:54 am
“scheduled” rest day- we all know that means Mike’s party went on a little too long. Happy Birthday Mike I’m sure you and Bruce are having a great time just remember when things get hairy think Stallone- Cliffhanger. 60% of the time it works everytime
Posted by: Mark on 2/12/2012 at 10:03 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Machu Picchu
Hola!
We woke up to sunshine and the sound of the river rolling below us. We normally have a dining tent that we eat in but we opted for a plain aire breakfast because the weather was just too good! It was our shortest day on the trail so we took our time this morning to enjoy an extra cup of coffee before we packed up and headed out.
Our route meandered downhill and we stopped frequently to learn about the flora and fauna around us - pink flowers used to treat colds, mint plants for stomach ailments, brilliant fuschias, special leaves used for dying wool bright green, and so many more.
We said goodbye to our cowboys and mules today - we’ve officially completed the Salkantay trek and are joining up with the Inca trail. We walked into our camp at Wayllabamba to the cheers of our chaskis who will be with us for the rest of our trek. We even had hot showers and a little bit of wifi!
A highlight of the day was the fresh-from-the-river trout ceviche and “jungle potatoes” we had at lunch.
We’re all sleeping well tonight!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Machu Picchu team
PC: Jess Wedel
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Posted by: Alan Davis, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 18,843
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 6:15 pm pT
Alpine start had us leaving camp at 0100 in the cold, clear of night. Thankful the winds died down, we walked by the bright moonlight hardly needing headlamps. We reached the toe of the glacier an hour before dawn and began working our way up the icy slopes, hearing nothing but our footsteps and the occasional cracking and popping of the ancient ice shift beneath our feet. We were greeted with a spectacular sunrise that seemed to last for hours and enjoyed the summit of Ischinca mostly to ourselves, save one party of three. After an hour on the top, we made our way down back to basecamp and rested. We feasted on the finest Lomo Saltado in the Ishinca valley provided by Peter’s father Emilio, a retired guide whom is one of the best camp cooks around. With full bellies and gratitude we enjoyed another beautiful alpine sunset and promptly got into our sleeping bags for some good earned rest. Photos to come!
RMI Guide Alan Davis
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Good evening trusty readers,
Today we left the comforts of Namche to make our way further up valley. We may not have had views yesterday but we more than made up for them today. The team enjoyed their first views of Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. It turns out there is a lot of downhill while making our way uphill to basecamp.
The first half of the day we gradually descended towards the valley floor before we crossed a bridge to reascend everything we had lost and then some. We made quick work of the uphill even with the traffic jam of people and animals. After walking through the monastery at Tengboche we descended one more time to our best Teahouse.
Now we may have left Namche, but we sure didn't not leave any comfort. Our rooms had fluffy blankets and heated beds to sooth and relax our bodies. There is plenty of effort given getting to basecamp but so far we have not had give up much comfort. Another delicious dinner and some dessert has us happy and ready for bed. Tomorrow is another day on the trail with more beautiful views.
Goodnight, all,
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Abby Westling, and Team
Go team! So proud of & excited for you, Deborah. Sad not to see those amazing views with you all…k
Posted by: Kaki on 3/25/2023 at 3:54 pm
Uncle James is rocking Denali and we are so proud of you! Love, your Texas Nephews
Posted by: The Knox Family on 6/4/2011 at 9:01 am
Missing James! Let us know how you’re doing and know that you’re loved!
Posted by: Julie on 6/3/2011 at 6:00 pm
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