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Billy talks about their walk out to basecamp
Congrats to everyone!
The walk out to the road is long, but the Malbec is calling you from Mendoza. Enjoy the rest of your time in Argentina!
Posted by: Dan Meleason on 2/16/2011 at 3:22 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Buen Dia!
We woke up to our final breakfast on the mountain, one more time we put our hiking shoes back on and bid farewell to Jimmy and Daniela - the amazing Grajales team at our last camp.
The wind stayed at our backs as we descended the final 8 miles of the Vacas Valley. Today, the conversation was flowing - more air, full bellies! We saw lots of lizards and butterflies and even a couple mice scurrying across the trail. Signs of life reminding us we are no longer at high altitude.
With ample amounts of dust and dirt embedded in our clothes, we made it to Punta de Vacas. The place we started 2 weeks ago. We took one final group picture and headed to Penitentes to grab our duffel bags.
Before we knew it, we were on the van headed back to Mendoza! But not without a stop for empanadas along the way.
What an end to an amazing trip! We’re all safely back in the comforts of the Diplomatic Hotel - hot showers, pool time, rest and recuperation is on the agenda before we all fly back home.
Thank you for following along!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel
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Aconcagua Expedition January 18, 2025
JJ Justman calling in from High Camp
Congrats Kim and team!!! So excited for you. What an amazing way to close out 2013!
In awe,
fran, dan and sophie
Posted by: fran on 12/31/2013 at 9:01 am
Congrats JJ on another summit - I had a great time down there last year!!!!!!
Posted by: Jeff Hall on 12/31/2013 at 8:18 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Lindsay Mann, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Woohoo!!!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Starr on 8/22/2013 at 7:14 am
Great Going. Glad for the weather
Posted by: Diane on 8/21/2013 at 10:56 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Geoff Schellens, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
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On The Map
Buenas Guapo!
Looking forward to hearing how things went today.
The pictures are beautiful; so glad the sun is shining for your team.
We are thinking of you.
The Pets are all fine!
XO Guapa
Posted by: marion on 6/22/2013 at 7:09 pm
We’re eagerly awaiting more news about the climb. Michael, we’re thinking of you.
Mom & Dad
Posted by: Sara Doherty on 6/22/2013 at 4:36 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
On The Map
Thank you for super reports! Stay safe!!!
Wolf
Posted by: Wolf Schmidt on 5/2/2013 at 10:05 pm
Hello my name is Richard, I am very interested in climbing the largest summit in Argentina
Aconcagua .
I have hiked Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa two yrs Ava , then Highest mt in Ecuador.
I would like to see how many days it would have to take metro climb to top .
Also price for me including food, lodge ,etc
Please contact me as soon as possible so I can make my plans.
Thank you very much for your time.
Richard klein
Posted by: Richard klein on 8/7/2019 at 1:45 pm
Jambo everyone back home.
Well we’ve finally arrived at our high camp, after a good nights rest and a short hike up to 15,000ft. It has been mostly sunny all day with great views of Kilimanjaro and our route for tomorrow.
Everyone is doing well and feeling good at this new altitude which is a good sign for things ahead.
The team just wrapped up another fantastic lunch and discussed in great detail the plan for tomorrow’s climb. The team knows what we’ll be wearing, the packing list, as well as the schedule.
Our game plan will be to wake at 10:30 pm and have a quick breakfast at 11 pm, then hopefully hit the trail right around 11:30 pm. Normally we try to leave a touch later, but there are quite a few climbers here tonight so we’re going to try and get a jumpstart on most of them.
I’m expecting the team to reach the summit in 7 to 8 hours if things go according to plan.
There have been several rounds of trivia with the winner getting a chance to make a satellite phone call from the summit. So everyone back home please keep your phones handy and if you receive a call from a strange number please answer.
That’s all for now. And keep your fingers crossed for us!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari September 2, 2025
Soak it all in! Congrats!
Posted by: Heidi Heidrich on 9/10/2025 at 10:51 am
Dena with the poses! Congrats on the summit! Miss you lots, Mom and Dad!
Posted by: Lindsey Frishmuth on 9/9/2025 at 10:05 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Joe Hoch, Layne Peters, Avery Stolte, Hannah Billings, Stella Johnson, Annie Chapman, Kat Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Climbers on the Four Day Climb August 9 - 11 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. They enjoyed a bit of time on the summit and began their descent from the crater rim just after 7 am. Once back at Camp Muir, they will repack and continue the remaining 4,500' descent to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Gosh, what a bunch of studs. I wish I could climb with that A-Team.
Posted by: J.Ranger on 8/14/2025 at 3:01 pm
Uncle James is rocking Denali and we are so proud of you! Love, your Texas Nephews
Posted by: The Knox Family on 6/4/2011 at 9:01 am
Missing James! Let us know how you’re doing and know that you’re loved!
Posted by: Julie on 6/3/2011 at 6:00 pm
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