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Posted by: JJ Justman, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 12,000'
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RMI Guide Lael Butler and a custom client team reached the summit of Mt. Baker via the North Ridge Route—a legendary alpine climb featuring steep ice, exposed ridgelines, and unforgettable views.
Despite some clouds and light winds, the team crushed a two-day push to the top, navigating multiple pitches of alpine ice and snow with skill and determination.
Huge congrats to the climber and guide for an epic ascent of one of the Northwest’s most iconic routes!
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 11:45 am PT
Yesterday we had the most beautiful day, mostly calm, clear skies, warm enough. The strange thing was that it was forecasted that we would have high winds and blowing snow. It wasn’t that the forecast was wrong necessarily, it just got the timing wrong. At around midnight the winds showed up, transporting about half a foot of snow around our tents and in every nook and cranny it could find. Bitter cold, shaking our tents, and making it clear today was no summit day. So instead we woke, winds still howling, and got to work. Building higher walls, clearing the nooks of our gear of snow, and making a high camp breakfast of bacon, eggs, and hash browns. We’ll take another day to recoup, rehydrate, and eat eat eat. Crossing our fingers that tomorrow is our day! Whoever didn’t wish us luck back at home, we blame you entirely.
Till tomorrow!
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
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Posted by: Seth Burns, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI Guides Seth Burns and Mike Bennett our leading our last program of the season. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Baker met on Thursday to begin their mountaineering skills training. On Friday the team made it up to basecamp on a beautiful sunny day. The team has been working on their cramponing, rope travel and ice axe arrest skills. Today they put them selves to the test and reached the summit of Mt. Baker via the Easton Glacier. They were in and out of the clouds with moderate winds. The team has a few more days to climb and train in order to complete all of their seminar skills.
Nice work team!
Thanks Seth, thanks Mike for a great seminar! Enjoyed the mountain and great instruction during our time on the rocks and ice!
Great climbing Matt! Keep bagging those summits!
Blessings,
Don
Posted by: Don Davis on 9/19/2023 at 7:23 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Friday, June 4, 2021 - 7:22 pm PT
It’s different living at 14,200’. The air is colder, you get winded easier and stoves don’t burn as efficient. We slept in today and waited for the sun to hit our tents before heading down to get our cache at 13,500’. The group did well and we were back in camp for an active rest day. The guides finished the kitchen/dining tent and the climbers enjoyed the views of Mt. Foraker and Mt Hunter. Our 3rd RMI team descended from 17K Camp after a successful summit. Warm tents and good conversations passed the afternoon quickly and we are getting ready for dinner. To better acclimate we’ll take a rest day tomorrow and see what the weather brings.
Rest well Mike , Tom and team!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/6/2021 at 3:31 am
Keep up the good work Two-Dads! Just reading this blog makes me feel tired
Posted by: Adam on 6/5/2021 at 7:39 pm
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
JJ Justman and team send their holiday wishes to family and friends.
On The Map
Cindee….Merry Christmas Cindee!!! Better late then never. It took me a little while to figure this blog thing out(I guess your niece is right). Thank you for my gifts. I love them bunches. I was not expecting the one thing. That would have been enough. Wishing you and your team a Happy New year and a safe trip. Will talk to you when you are off the mountian. GO TEAM GO!!!!!
Big Sis
Posted by: Sandy on 12/26/2013 at 2:53 pm
Hey Bro! Good to hear from you. We’re all really proud of you. Huddy wanted me to remind you that 3WC will always be behind you! Merry Christmas,
-Love John, Maria, and Cam.
Posted by: John Keaney on 12/25/2013 at 8:37 pm
On The Map
Sounds like a great time. Go Team!!!!
Be safe Robert, see you on Christmas Eve.
Jo Ward
Posted by: Jo on 12/7/2012 at 4:33 pm
Good luck on your climb Mike!
Mike
Posted by: Mike on 12/7/2012 at 1:49 pm
Glad to hear the climbing is going well and the team is making good progress. Enjoy the rest of the mountain and the local food. Love to Fatima, Peter
Posted by: Peter Williamson on 10/22/2013 at 2:58 am
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