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Posted by: Brent Okita, Andy Bond
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Today our Expedition Skills Seminar Team led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Andy Bond reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. It was an unexpectedly stormy climb into a big cloud cap where the rime stuck to everything and everyone. but the team crushed it! The weather finely broke as they approached their last break giving them a nice view from the top.
The team celebrated their summit back at Ingraham Flats. They will spend the remainder of the week training in and around Camp Muir.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
We awoke this morning to beautiful weather, the sky was pink, lighting up La Malinche and the air was fresh like late summer in the high desert. Today is the beginning of our Izta climb. We hiked to our basecamp, through the pines on the dusty trail. We had clear views of Izta ahead of us and Popo smoking behind us, the mountains making us feel small in the midst of their height and beauty. We prepared for our hike to high camp tomorrow, meticulously sorting through our gear, and just as importantly, snacks. Our team is ready to move up the mountain and excited for our bigger climbs ahead.
RMI Guide Abby Westling
Congratulations you guys!
Posted by: Chris on 4/8/2014 at 2:17 pm
Geoff Schellens calling from the Summit of Ixta
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Mike Haugen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Way to go Greg! Thinking of you. Love Marnie
Posted by: Gretchen Jennings on 7/31/2014 at 5:28 am
Good luck, Greg! Love, Jo & Neal
Posted by: Joanne Jennings West on 7/30/2014 at 7:40 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great job guys! I have enjoyed seeing the pictures on facebook. Anxious to hear the stories. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jeff Lindmark on 7/20/2013 at 3:36 pm
You guys rock! I never thought I’d see my mom in shorts while in the snow..must have been working hard. Congratulations on summit!
Posted by: Erica on 7/20/2013 at 12:05 pm
And after a dinner of pasta with tomato sauce (w/ fresh sauteéd onions and garlic) and a hot drink we're nestled back in our tents ready to pass out.
Stoke meter is up there, maybe 7 or 8!
RMI Guide Billy Nugent & the Aconcagua Team
yes!
Posted by: Katie on 2/9/2011 at 2:45 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Congrats!
3 peaks in 4 days!?! That’s great.
Posted by: Nuno on 1/27/2011 at 8:26 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 8:25 am PT
The morning started out cold, crisp, and clear. Excitement was in the air - today we were climbing.
We ascended the steep snow up to 15,700. For some, each step was a new highest altitude ever climbed, while for others the thin air was all too familiar. Looking up, we could see the two ropes poking out of a steep slope of blue ice and wind blown snow. Looking down, through the clouds that had rolled in, glimpses of our camp could be seen far below. One by one, we attached ourselves to the fixed lines with ascenders. Initially cautious and unsteady, we soon found our footing and got into the groove - one duck step after the other. Nearing the top, the wind had picked up, and it was decided around 16,100 to descend back to camp - our mission of acclimatizing and experiencing the fixed ropes accomplished. Heading down the lines was exhilarating; facing downhill with one arm ensnared around the rope, we leaned forward and let gravity do the work. Relaxing in camp the rest of the day, we all felt prepared and ready - hopefully awaiting our chance to climb higher in the coming days.
RMI Climber Alex Smith
Amazing, so so incredible. Go Alex and team, go! Stay safe and warm.
Posted by: Cristian on 6/28/2023 at 6:19 pm
Gooooo uncle Alex! Hope you packed some Dan Dan noodles for the summit! Xox
Posted by: Liz and Max and ollie on 6/28/2023 at 5:35 pm
GREAT JOB everyone! I won’t embarrass someone by naming him but he knows who he is and how proud we are!
Posted by: Donna Medica on 5/24/2023 at 7:53 pm
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