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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Hahn & Team at 7,800’

July 18, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

This is Dave Hahn calling from 7,800’ on Mt. McKinley…still. We had another night of clouds and snow last night so we couldn't get our early start and walk out. Then the rest of the day was pretty much socked in and white as well. It is now 8:30 in the evening and it is snowing hard again. So we're still sitting waiting for our chance to make a break for the air strip. It was a long day and a quiet day today. No airplanes were flying overhead it seemed like there was storm all around and at all levels. But we're doing alright. Everybody is fed and dry and in their sleeping bags now. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Mt. Everest Expedition: Dave & Linden Getting Ready for Summit Push

May 20, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 26,000'

South Col - 26,000 feet After the early dinner, and into the sleeping bag full of boot liners, socks, water bottles and miscellaneous items you don't want frozen, which is another reason why it's an uncomfortable place to be. Wake up call 10:10 pm. Some climbers get a couple hours of sleep, others not. Lucky for the team, no interruptions during rest period. Seems like the other groups are taking care of their own issues, or the South Col climbers are not yet aware of anyone in need of help. Always a tough place to feel very relaxed, but in the tent and horizontal for a few hours will help get some strength back for the climb ahead. I remember one time at the Col, a guy who had just come down from the summit the day as I arrived at the Col, he just opened up my tent, stuck his head inside and started talking to me and my partner for at least two minutes before he realized that he did not know who we were. Scary, I promised myself never to be that out of it. They have been breathing oxygen while resting, so dry mouth and feeling a bit rough because of the extreme altitude, are par for the course. You just have to shake it off and start getting ready. Fire the stoves for more tea, coffee, hot juice whatever you can choke down and don't forget the calories, you are going to need them. It's not optional, it's mandatory to get some food on board, no easier way to make the summit almost unreachable than no gas in the tank. How many layers? Did I put new batteries in my headlamp? Are these my special summit socks I have been saving? Goggles, sunscreen, sunglasses? Top off the water bottles, lunch packed? Extra gloves, rip open hand warmers to get them started, knife in pocket? Did I pack my lunch and some treats in easy to get at pockets? Camera, where's the camera? Oh, right here where it's supposed to be. All this and more in under one and a half hours because it's game time at midnight. I wont bother them again until 12 a.m. As news becomes available you will be the first to know. This is so cool! What's next? RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Aconcagua: Chilling at Camp 1

February 7, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Currently we're chilling at Camp 1 after today's move up from basecamp. We enjoyed perfect weather most of the day today but are seeing a few very minor flurries develop as we settle into camp. The entire team is relaxing in their tents enjoying a deserved rest while Geoff and myself are attempting to chef up some dinner for the gang. We're hoping to get a cache in up at Chopper Camp tomorrow which will serve as our Camp 2. All is well! Talk soon! RMI Guide Billy Nugent P.S. Richard would like all his family and loved ones to know he's doing well and misses them very much!

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Posted by: CexClutle on 5/25/2011 at 8:57 am

Great to hear the crew is doing well! How about a stokemeter this time around?

Posted by: Katie on 2/8/2011 at 4:51 pm

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Mt.Elbrus: North Side Teams Gets to Work at Base Camp

August 12, 2017

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Mike Uchal

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Elevation: 8,300'

With little to do today besides organize our gear for the next leg of our adventure, we might have wondered how we would occupy ourselves for a day in Base Camp. The Cunninghams took care of that worry, organizing a barn raising of sorts to build a hut that our outfitter has been meaning to put together. With furring strips, floor boards, and siding located, we went to work, only slightly hampered by dodgy extension cords that didn't always provide enough power from the generator to run a drill. The activity kept everyone occupied, and just as we put up the last siding on the walls and were considering the roof, the clouds moved over and the rain started falling. We've been resting in tents, staying dry since. Chances are this storm quits soon, as each one has throughout our expedition, and we'll enjoy a last night in base camp before returning to Kislovodsk early tomorrow. From there it will be in to St. Petersburg and the finale of our trip. We're looking forwards to showers and Shashlik (the local barbeque) tomorrow. From Russia with love, RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Mike Uchal, and team

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These updates have been great!
Good to see that the Cunninghams are doing well. Take care all, and prayers for a safe return.

Posted by: Deb Thummel on 8/13/2017 at 6:18 pm

Congratulations on a great Summit and teamwork in basecamp! Enjoy the rest of your journey and celebrate a great climb.
All good at home but look forward to Lee’s return home!! Love Ya!

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Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climb: Tucker & Team Headed for Namche

April 5, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 15,514'

Mark Tucker here, calling from Chukung. My third attempt coming outside here. The satellites have not been too nice to me tonight. Ch-ch-chilly. So we had an unbelievable day. Just everything was going at us. We gave a great shot going for the summit. We were a little bit shy. But we had an awesome time! That mountain is incredible. And we're all down safe and sound. A lot of our staff is going to go to the right and we are going left, headed to Namche tomorrow. It is cold out tonight. Everybody's happy and we're doing well. We'll check in again. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Chukung.

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Ecuador: Team heads for the mountains

January 4, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

This morning was a welcomed departure from the hustle and bustle of Ecuador's largest city. Despite the plush hotel, easy Internet access and wild night life, our team was ready to relocate to the country getting us one step closer the big mountains we came here to climb. Although we haven't seen any glaciated peaks yet because of the constant cloud coverage, the guides have thoroughly convinced the team they do exist. Such confidence was not instilled in our team when our driver today told us he knew where the trail head was to our second acclimating hike on a mountain called Fuya Fuya. Doing his best to convince us he was not indeed lost, it became undeniable when the road, if one could call it that, ended in the face of a giant bulldozer actually clearing jungle so the "road" could go further. Always expecting the unexpected, we made the best of the situation by pushing headlong up a muddy, steep trail hoping to find a lake we knew existed somewhere up in the mountains above. Surprisingly we did not find the lake but instead stumbled across the main road we should have been on in the first place. With a good laugh we headed back down the muddy trail to the waiting van and then got settled into our beautiful hacienda. Chuck, Jan, Albert and I had a great soccer match and the rest of us simply relaxed. A quick packing lesson prepared us for tomorrow's departure to the mountains and a great dinner has now prepared us for sleep. The team is doing very well and in good spirits. Hasta mañana. RMI Guides Adam Knoff & Casey Grom

Mt. Rainier: July 10, 2025 Update

July 10, 2025

Posted by: Jack Delaney, Rosie Hust, Simon Kearns, Brendan Oates

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,300'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Jack Delaney made a strong effort today, turning around at the top of Disappointment Cleaver due to high winds and a cloud cap over the summit.

The team is currently descending safely back to Camp Muir and will return to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford later this afternoon.

We’re proud of their resilience and smart decision-making in challenging conditions. Safety always comes first on the mountain!

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So proud of my husband and everyone who challenged themselves to the very top! Well Done

Posted by: Gosia Barnekoff on 7/12/2025 at 9:24 am

I really hope this is the hike that John and Melissa are on, if not well… I’m proud of everyone on it regardless!!

Go John and Melissa, I know you are killing it!! Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back. Ahhhhh

Posted by: Megan Fisher on 7/10/2025 at 8:29 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Make Final Descent, Exit Kilimanjaro National Park

January 30, 2023

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Today the team woke at 6:30 feeling well rested, had breakfast, then hit the trail one last time. It took a little over three hours to reach the Kilimanjaro park gate where the team had lunch then enjoyed a goodbye song and dance from our gracious crew of porters, cooks, and local guides. We finished the little celebration by handing out their well deserved tips and then hopped aboard our awaiting bus for the ride back to the lodge.

Finally we are all safe and sound, and a little cleaner after an amazing seven day journey up and down Kilimanjaro.

The team is currently relaxing and looking forward to safari which starts tomorrow!

RMI Guide Casey Grom and a happy Kilimanjaro crew

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Congratulations Kaitlin and teammates! We are so proud of your accomplishments and glad you’re all off the mountain safely. Thanks to Casey for your expertise in guiding the crew. Enjoy the rest of your time in Africa and safe travels home.
Love to all,
Paul and Lori

Posted by: Lori R on 1/30/2023 at 4:44 pm

Congrats Randy and Shawn!! What an incredible accomplishment. Safe travels back to Michigan.

Best,

John and Michele Muir

Posted by: John and Michele Muir on 1/30/2023 at 2:54 pm

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: SUMMIT IXTA!

February 19, 2014

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Zeb Blais

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 17,340'

Hi All, This is Geoff Schellens and Team down here in Mexico calling from the summit of Ixta! We had a wonderful climb a beautiful morning. Everything is absolutely as good as it gets. We are enjoying the sunrise right now. We are going to pack it up and head down shortly. We will give a call this evening. Adios!

Geoff Schellens calling from the Summit of Ixta

Aconcagua: Justman & Team Rest at Camp 1

December 14, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,500'

Coffee and Quesadillas is what rest days are all about! This is team #1 here on Aconcagua at Camp 1 (16,500’). After our carry yesterday the team definitely earned a day to acclimatize, rest, and recover after a good long day’s work. Everyone is doing just fantastic. We’re continually eating up quesadillas, drinking coffee, telling stories, and just having a good time. The weather is pretty decent a little bit of wind. It looks like there might be a bit of a change, but overall not too bad. So tomorrow our plan is to wake up early, break camp, and then move to Camp 2 at 18,000’. Everyone wants to say hello to friends and family back home and thanks for following along. We will touch base with you again and let you know how our move to a new altitude at Camp 2 on Aconcagua goes. Take care everyone! Ciao from Argentina, RMI Guide JJ Justman & Team

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