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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
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Go for it Bill and Sara! and all your teammates. We love reading of your adventures every day. (Hopefully Sara remembers who I am - friend of Aunt Marie)
Posted by: Amma Jill on 4/8/2011 at 3:50 pm
Your in good hands with Linden. I wish I were there too. I just checked the blog, so not sure if you already climbed Island Peak or if it is coming up. Good luck if it is coming up.
Cheers, ~JEN~ from Fort Collins, CO
Posted by: Jennifer Petrik on 4/4/2011 at 7:01 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
The last day with our turtle shells came and went. In our lucky nature, of course it was a gorgeous day completing the last bit of the full circle around Torres del Paine National park. We walked along beaches of crystal blue water, saw condors that got so close I questioned how bad I really smell, and gawked at the peaks like we always do.
Luckily we have one more hike left on the amazing journey on the circuit. The Towers or Torres. The namesake of the park and the dessert we've been waiting for for quite some time now. Breakfast will be at 5 to avoid the crowds that come to the park to day hike the route but we'll be looong ahead.
I would say wish us luck, but we're all full.
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
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Torres del Paine Trek February 1, 2025
The day had its ups and downs. We left Dhole (at 13,250ft) just after breakfast and continued our trip down the magnificent gorge. There were waterfalls everywhere and we enjoyed being back among trees, shrubs, and grasses. After a little more than an hour, we had bottomed out below 12,000 ft and needed to start climbing again. The team are old hands at going uphill in the Himalaya by now, and so we cruised the switchbacks and crushed any and all competition.
It was delightful to take tea sitting outside where we crested at 13,000 ft. Once again, we were looking directly out at Ama Dablam (to say nothing of Kangtega and Thamserku) just across the valley. For a time, we were back in the “traffic” of tourists, porters, and yaks on the main route to and from Everest Basecamp, but we ventured into much quieter terrain by taking a turn up toward Khumjung, a beautiful village just over the hill from Namche. We ate lunch there, next to the famed Hillary School, and then walked a final hour in swirling clouds to reach Namche Bazaar once again.
The gang is happy to be back in the lap of relative luxury. Camp De Base seems like the Ritz to us now. Showers and shopping were in order, along with comfortable beds.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Friday May 28, 2021 - 7:39pm PT
The winds and snow moved out for us today and we got to enjoy some sun and warmth in camp. We could still see winds moving quickly at times up above us on the west buttress, but it was nice to have pleasant conditions for a bit. We took the opportunity to build some truly monumental walls to protect against an expected wind event tomorrow, then refreshed and practiced our fixed line travel to prep for when the weather and conditions let us go higher.
Tomorrow is almost certainly a tent bound day, but the trend looks good for us going into next week. For now, we're happy to be acclimating and getting strong at 14,000', and to be within striking distance of our objective.
RMI Guides Pete, Matias, Chase, and Team
Go, Cram, Go! Do it for the CZ. Wishing you good luck and safe travels.
Posted by: Z (Simsbury) on 5/30/2021 at 9:46 am
It seems that there are several teams @ 14, 000 camp 3. You started out I believe, as 2nd team. do you have to wait for team one to go to the peak first? Either way God speed.
Posted by: Carter Thoenes on 5/29/2021 at 12:24 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Lindsay Mann, Mike Haugen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Looks like an awesome trip; can’t wait to hear more next month. Rigorous art book training is paying off!
Posted by: Mary Leslie on 7/8/2013 at 8:09 am
Looks like you guys are fitting in well with the Cossacks up there! Gosh, RMI really went all out and organized a mega-group climb for you all—a “barrel” of fun! They know how much we love a party. Any shopping on this mountain?
I spent the weekend at the beach - sunny and warm and thinking of you guys. Take care, go slow, and listen to Mr. Tucker! Xoxo. Renee
Posted by: Renee on 7/8/2013 at 7:19 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Josh Maggard, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 358'
Jake Beren & RMI Organization,
Thank you to the guides at RMI for making it possible for family and friends to keep track of their loved ones while climbing Denali. The map, photos and blog made it possible to live vicariously through your courageous experience.
I hope hot showers, home-cookin’ and comfy beds are in your near future!
Safe travels home!
Congratulations to the Team!
Posted by: S Brownie on 6/21/2013 at 11:58 am
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On The Map
DJ - Looking good - good chance for summit soon - go for it guy but stay safe - Love Mom & Dad
Posted by: norm uhlir on 6/3/2013 at 8:29 pm
Jessica,
From your hubby. Hope you all had a good rest day. Look forward to reading more. Safe climb!
Until the next post. Hector
Posted by: Hector Valle on 6/3/2013 at 7:16 pm
Posted by: Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Been following you guys, but I’ve been a bit off and quiet. Jeff sure paints a pretty amazing scene with the crater and all its beauty.You must feel like giants among mortals after coming down off of Kili I would imagine. The animals and their potential bring you right back to earth though eh? What Jeff describes sounds like the beginning of time and it hasn’t change one bit. I’m an animal lover so I am even more jealous of you all than I was when you were squeezing in two breaths for every step up there at 19+. I cant imagine anything more amazing on this globe than where you are right now. Drink it up. It may be a once in a lifetime for many of you. Rusty and Sara, I hope you guys are doing well, and the whole team also. Stay safe everybody. Almost forgot, if you see a cute cuddly honey badger and you want coax him closer for a pic, Don’t, cuz honey badger don’t give a shit.
Gummi Worm Man
Posted by: gummi worm man on 8/4/2011 at 12:51 pm
It all sounds enchanting! The crater at sunset, and all the wildlife…I bet it is captivating. We so enjoyed the photo and you know we miss you.
L & Bailey
Posted by: L & Bailey on 8/4/2011 at 12:33 pm
good luck guys, we will be thinking of you all week
Posted by: catherine on 9/12/2011 at 4:51 am
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