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Posted by: Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
Oh boy what a day.
Another day on the trail and today, is one of the longest distances.
What started as a light drizzle transformed into moody cloudy overlooking the vast scenery that Torres Del Paine offers. Baby blue glacial lakes, jagged ridges, and jurassic valleys were the theme of the day as we walked the Patagonian flat trail. To top it off? The Paso de Vientas showed us what it was made of. Just enough wind to make it fun, not quite enough to lift us off our feet like a kite.
Lago Dickson was the destination of the day, and it's like a mirage here. A small peninsula surrounded by the lake that feeds the Paine River. We walked the beach, played farkle (of course) and tried out a new (Alex and Jackie created) card game.
The team goes to Camp Pedro's tomorrow, our most rustic of the trip. We'll get ready for the big climb and descent over John Gardner pass. Wish us good weather and safe travels! So far, the weather has been just our luck, Patagonian perfect.
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli & Team
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RMI Guide Billy Nugent calls from the Cayambe summit!
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On The Map
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
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Wish the best of luck tomorrow, say hi to Brandon for us..
Posted by: Gustavo Siva on 2/15/2013 at 3:54 pm
Finish strong on this next climb and we’ll see you back home!!
Posted by: Julie Grooms on 2/15/2013 at 9:56 am
On The Map
What a spectacular journey! Enjoy your climb and be safe! Love and prayers to Rei and the entire team!
From Taipei,
Grace and Eric
Posted by: Grace and Eric on 2/11/2013 at 8:51 am
Good luck all… wishing you good weather and a safe climb! And to Ryan Waters… very proud of you for daring to DO, instead of merely dreaming it. Climb on!
Posted by: Todd Waters on 2/10/2013 at 5:57 pm
On The Map
You don’t want to break my record: 33 days and no summit (May, 1972)
Posted by: Joe on 5/25/2011 at 10:42 am
That’s exciting that you guys are so close. We’re all thinking calm clear skies for you. Good luck from the crew at Les Schwab.
Posted by: Jeff McCrary on 5/25/2011 at 9:55 am
Howdy everyone back home.
All is well in Tanzania. We’ve had great weather and the team is humming along really well.
We hit the trail just after 8 am and hiked for an hour before taking our usual 15 minute break, then back on the trail for another hour and so on. In total today we hiked for just over 7 hours before reaching Barranco camp. Our gracious Kilimanjaro porters and staff have been working very hard and we arrived once again to a camp set up and ready for us.
Along the way we passed around the famous Lava Tower reaching just over 15,000ft setting new altitude records for many. We also passed by many of the giant groundsels and towering Senecio trees that made us feel as if we were in some crazy Dr. Zuess story.
The team is in good spirits and doing great.
RMI Guide Casey and the Kili crew
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You’re out there living the dream and it’s so inspiring to see!!
Keep that smile bright, lilredcolorado!! You’ve got this!!
Posted by: Tess Pautler on 9/8/2025 at 8:17 pm
Looks Amazing! Love the smiles! Enjoy the views!
#ColoradoGirl #FillYourBucket
Posted by: Tracy on 9/8/2025 at 3:16 pm
Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Charlie Harrison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 6:00 pm PT
We woke up to a clear stary morning at Sandy Camp for our climb of the Easton Glacier. We had an all-star team of climbers that tagged the top around 10am this morning. We just got back to camp and we're enjoying some sunshine.
RMI Guide Tatum Whatford
Way to go Dad! We love you!
Anne, Sarah, Jake and Abe
Posted by: Jen Blodgett on 2/18/2014 at 11:48 am
Woohoo! Go team, go!
Posted by: Amy on 2/18/2014 at 8:43 am
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