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Posted by: Jack Delaney, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Elevation: 6,370'
The team started the day with a simple, quick breakfast before disassembling camp and loading packs for our climb. We stripped all excess gear and built a cache that was buried and marked. We departed the empty camp around 10am and began our slow march toward 747 Pass. The snowpack remained thick and made for a slow progression as Jack and Mike swapped leads breaking trail. We crested the ridge around 5 pm under partly cloudy skies accompanied by a strong breeze coming through the gap. Camp was rapidly assembled and the team took refuge in their tents, relaxing and waiting for better weather. Dinner was simple and quick and the team relaxed the rest of the evening, preparing for our morning summit push.
Wish us luck!
RMI Guides Mike, Jack and the team.
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 18,300'
Good evening all,
Today we made our attempt at the summit of Lobuche Peak. While we didn't stand on the summit we did get to 18,300'. The conditions were rather wintery with cold temps, lots of snow, and a bitter wind. The snow sure did make for pretty pictures but it also made for some tough climbing. We gave it all that we had but ultimately decided the conditions were not in our favor and it was best for us to turn around. It has been an amazing trip but the team is looking forward to warmth, hot showers, and lattes. We made good distance this afternoon getting all the way to Pangboche. Tomorrow we set our eyes on Namche where we can fill our bellies and find our souvenirs and gifts for loved ones. It's been a long day starting at 3 am so it's early to bed for us.
Good night all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Abby, and Team
Glad you guys are safe!
Posted by: Eva on 4/3/2023 at 10:00 am
Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed your reports and so admired what you all have experienced and accomplished. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Marcia Fankhauser on 4/3/2023 at 8:52 am
Posted by: Casey Grom, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Fatima, Casey….just awesome. I wish I was there!!
Posted by: Debbi on 9/28/2013 at 5:39 am
Congratulations Tim! That’s one checked off the Bucket List. Keep goin’!
Posted by: Le on 9/27/2013 at 10:14 am
Posted by: Casey Grom, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations to everyone on the Team!
Aeron, we are so proud of your commitment and success !!
Posted by: Mom &Dad; on 8/9/2013 at 6:05 pm
We’re all so proud of you, Ian. How was the view from the top? :-D
Posted by: Roland on 8/9/2013 at 10:56 am
On The Map
Glad everyone and every thing is doing great. Success to all. The blog is wonderful. Almost feel like I am there!! Mom
Posted by: Gerri Seaton on 7/10/2013 at 12:20 pm
Larry: You are looking great, sage and youthful. All the best for another of the Seven. Godspeed, Walter Tell the peak “hey” from Lori and I, June 2010.
Posted by: walter glover on 7/9/2013 at 5:51 am
On The Map
It’s so hard to believe the trekkers are already back in Kathmandu. The trek passed quickly but the memories will last a lifetime. Congratulations on a successful trek to EBC.
Posted by: Lynn Via on 4/6/2013 at 11:43 pm
RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checks in from the hut on Cotopaxi.
Glad to know that all of you are doing well, I will pray for good weather so you all can have a good summit day, we are thinking of you. Get home save, we miss you
Posted by: Amanda haines on 7/7/2011 at 12:49 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hi Mark!
What a fantastic experience. We’ll hear more from you when you return.
Love, Mother & Daddy
Posted by: Maury & Evie on 8/16/2014 at 4:08 am
Stay safe summiting!
Susan
Posted by: Susan on 5/9/2023 at 9:43 pm
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