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Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Lauren Macklin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
May 27, 2023 10:29PM PT
Today we woke up to brutal cold, and clear skies. We blasted the stoves and rolled into a late morning of granola.
After watching Mike and Pete's teams roll out of camp, we followed suite and began our way up the steep corridor to the base of the fixed lines. We shortened up the rope internals, set up our ascenders, and made our way up the final 700' vertical feet of blue ice to the saddle on the west buttress. Right around 16,100, we crested the buttress and made our way up to our cache site near 16,300'.
After digging a cache hole in the world’s firmest snow, we turned around and made our way back to 14 camp for a late dinner of ramen.
Everyone worked hard and is looking forward to a well-deserved rest day tomorrow.
Nikki, Leif, Lauren and Team
Onward and upward! You’ve got this Kevin!
Posted by: Karie Seubert on 5/29/2023 at 5:37 am
WOW!!! Way to go Kevin and Team! The fixed lines that I have heard so much about and you got to experience it. I know it is tough work but it has to be an incredible reward and experience!!! Climb Strong!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 5/29/2023 at 3:18 am
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 2:52 pm PT
The weather front that was forecasted finally arrived in camp last night. While the winds and snow were light the weather above 14,000' Camp looked foreboding. We are planning on a move to 17,000' camp on Thursday unless the weather breaks in the morning. With the last push up in sight the team is busy playing cards, engaged in spirited debates on various issues and enjoying walking around camp meeting other climbers.
Mike Fortier would like to wish his wife a happy birthday!
RMI Guide Mike King
Hoping for clear weather, and continued high vibes for the crew! So stinking proud of y’all. Love you, so big, Abby!
-Rae
Posted by: Rae on 6/9/2021 at 7:00 am
Sabom, 94 degrees and 91% humidity in SoTex. The Mosquitos in the OP are healthy and active. Cars are selling like candy bars. Steady as she goes, my friend! See you soon!
TS
Posted by: Thomas Stephens on 6/9/2021 at 5:37 am
Posted by: Andy Bond, Grayson Swingle, Cal Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,541'


On The Map
Hi Eileen,
Pictures look amazing. We’re so proud of you. Can’t wait to hear all about your adventure. Keep Climbing!! we love you - Mary and Charlotte
Posted by: mary Segesta on 3/21/2019 at 8:20 pm
Mark Tucker Checking in from Gorak Shep
Wonderful progress you’ve made. I hope you are treasuring every moment and can’t wait to hear all about it first hand from Nancy Harris. Have safe travels and thank you for sharing your experience with us through your posts.
Posted by: Maria Eichelberger on 3/31/2014 at 5:53 am
Hello Elizabeth Harris, Hope you are having an amazing time!
We are thinking of you!
stay warm & happy journey.
The Tamboli Family, Tampa
Posted by: Anahita on 3/31/2014 at 4:06 am

Kathy and Michelle, Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, I couldn’t be prouder of my two sisters! Love, Tamra
Posted by: Tamra on 9/3/2013 at 7:27 am
Michelle,
This looks so spectacular! Enjoy the rest of your time in Seattle, cant wait to hear all about it. Love Trish
Posted by: Trish Moss on 9/2/2013 at 12:42 pm
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'

On The Map
Sending much aloha and sunshiny vibes from Maui! Sport eating doesn’t sound too bad, especially as you get ready for the big push. Go, Gail, goooooooo!
Jen Fordyce
Posted by: Jen Fordyce on 7/2/2013 at 2:34 pm
Good morning, Tommy! I hope you rested well last night and you woke to clear skies. I am praying for a great weather day to move up to High Camp. I miss you! Have an awesome day! Love always!
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda Kitchen on 7/2/2013 at 11:09 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Leon Davis, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'


On The Map
Rick is my favorite person named Rick Popp! Congrats to you and your team!
Posted by: Ben Gadd on 2/3/2013 at 12:48 pm
Thinking of you and your team today as you make the summit. XOXOXO Carol
Posted by: carol Crye Popp on 2/3/2013 at 5:25 am
I have been in Mt Kilimanjaro with three groups of RMI, Two groups with Mr Mark Tucker, and one group with Seth Waterfal. I learned so much about guiding professional, RMI guides are real professional, they know well about the mountain and caring of clients. Their friendly and charming. The clients ware so cooperative to us. Dikdik crews are remembering RMI expeditions to Kilimanjaro. We are proud of RMI. LONG LIVE RMI.
Posted by: Eliaza Mmbaga (ELLY) on 9/1/2012 at 11:03 am
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