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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
South Col & Camp 2
May 25, 2010 - 1:47 a.m. PST / 2:30 p.m. UTC 26,500 ft./21,000 ft Mark Tucker at Basecamp: It continues to be a nice day and the team is doing well. Upon reaching the Sol Col (26,500') three team members have decided to call it a day. They will spend the afternoon resting and rehydrating before making an early departure tomorrow morning. The rest of the team has decided to continue their descent to sleep in the thick air of Camp Two at 21,000'. We expect to see everyone at Basecamp tomorrow.South Col
May 24, 2010 - 11:15 p.m. PST / May 25, 2010 12:00 p.m. UTC 26,500 ft.
Mark Tucker at Basecamp: Everybody is at the South Col with all fingers and toes. At these kinds of altitudes, it is just about impossible to keep hydrated. Breathing pure, non-humidified oxygen, along with a limited supply of fluids in your pack, let alone finding time to consume it...you get the picture. It's all about recovery. First thing you want to do is collapse in the nearest tent, but you need to take care of yourself, the further behind you get the tougher to catch up. We have two support Sherpa at the Col, so all members are greeted with a cup of juice upon arrival. These first couple of hours will be critical if our guys will make the push down to C2 or spend another night at the Col. We have plenty of oxygen at the Col to support another night, but the lower the better. By 2:00 pm they will decide to stay or go. We will let ya know...
Monday, February 18, 2025, 5:19 PM PT
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen we are starting our final approach into Mendoza. We should be on the ground in about 25 mins. Current weather is light winds out of the east, mostly clear skies and a temperature of 29 Celsius. We thank you for coming along on Aconcagua 2025 and have a good day. Ladies and gentlemen that ding means that we have started our descent into Mendoza. At this time we ask you to bring your seats and tray tables to their upright and locked positions. We will be through the cabin one last time to pick up any unwanted items. We also have a great offer for you today. If you call RMI today with a valid credit card we can set up a trip to most parts of the world. So hopefully you will call and take this great offer. Once again we should be landing in just about 25 mins. Congratulations to Ben, Hannah, Yev and Jim for summiting on Valentine's Day.
RMI Climber Nick Hanson
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Aconcagua Expedition January 31, 2025
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Monday, May 31, 2021 - 4:55 pm PT
After going to bed last night there was an earthquake that shook camp and caused some ice to fall waking up the guides and a few in the group. The others were too deep in sleep from our exhaustive day of trail breaking. Today we got a casual start with a big bacon and cream cheese bagel breakfast. Around 10:30 we headed down to our 9,500’ cache and by 11:30 we had started back up hill in the sunny weather and thin clouds that can feel like your being microwaved. The team did well and are all back in their tents enjoying some down time and their luxurious accommodations. Hard saying what will happen tomorrow cause there is stormy weather in the forecast. We will shoot for a carry of food and fuel around Windy Corner. Thanks for following along.
Climb on Tom!!! I am with you in spirit!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/2/2021 at 3:35 am
Posted by: Robby Young, Nick Scott, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Steve we are so thrilled for you and your entire team!!!! Safe travels home!
Posted by: Pat and Mike Lurakis on 6/15/2019 at 11:00 am
Congrats to the whole team!!!!
Posted by: Janet LaRue Romig on 6/14/2019 at 7:14 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Billy Nugent, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 12,325'
Dave Hahn Checking in from Debouche
Spencer: It all looks so awesome. The nature, mountains, people, culture. I’m jealous of the sights and other rewards, but grateful that I’m not facing the work you’ll be putting in. We’re all thinking of you and pulling for you. We head to Tahoe tomorrow. Baby hill hikes compared to your little trek. Think about you many times every day. Positive energy and love being sent to you and the team in abundance. Love, dad
Posted by: Chet Pipkin on 4/1/2014 at 6:21 pm
James and team
Thanks for the great blog and video. It was great getting an “action scene”. Glad things are going so well.
Fred K
Posted by: Fred Klingbeil on 4/1/2014 at 2:31 pm
On The Map
Congratulations everyone! Way to go Richard Cost. Uh oh - what’s next?
Posted by: Stacey Cost on 3/9/2014 at 10:27 am
Posted by: Ben Liken
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Looks like your ready. Have fun!! See ya on the dance floor when you get back:-)
Posted by: Martha on 12/30/2013 at 9:05 am
Everybody looks ready, great picture !!!
Let the fun begin ...best wishes..
Matilde
Posted by: Matilde on 12/29/2013 at 6:12 pm
On The Map
Congrats Fatima, another fine accomplishment with great memories. Impressive girl! Casey rocks.
Posted by: Greg Barber on 9/11/2013 at 9:47 am
WOOO HOO!!! you made it…never doubted it.
Be safe!
Love and hot cocoa to all!!!
Posted by: Marilyn on 9/11/2013 at 9:34 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
I love and miss you a lot. I’m glad your trip is going well.
Posted by: Ashley on 6/1/2011 at 9:40 pm
Love the updates! Keep up the great effort, guys!
Posted by: Kelly on 5/31/2011 at 3:11 pm
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