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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Twenty four hours of flying high and fast brought our team of 12 to the end of the conventional planet. We’re now assembled in Punta Arenas, Chile... ready to go the final leg of our journey to the unconventional planet. Things look good for firing up the Gulfstream tomorrow morning to jump on down to Union Glacier in Antarctica. With luck, we’ll then make the hop out to Vinson Basecamp in ski-equipped Twin Otters.
We landed in Punta near mid-day today and got settled at the venerable old Cabo De Hornos hotel on the town’s central plaza. We walked the streets for a bit, finding lunch and making our way to the headquarters of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions for a briefing. ALE is our partner and outfitter for the expedition and they got us up to speed on environmental safeguarding procedures and current weather predictions. We then went back to exploring town. There was the obligatory stop for pisco sours in the Shackleton Bar of one of the old, stately hotels on the plaza. Then we found the perfect grill -a Parrilla-for a hearty patagonian dinner. Finally, we watched the sunset light up clouds over Magellan’s Strait as we walked home. Early start tomorrow. Perhaps we’ll finish the day on Mount Vinson.
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Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
So excited that mission Denali is almost completed. Great Team and great Guides!!! Hope tonight will be your last night in the snow. Love to Daniel and the entire Team.
Mom & Rob
Posted by: Lena Akerman on 6/6/2014 at 9:57 pm
Sitting between the dogs, drinking a martini while Blair cooks. We are very excited for you and the group! Take care and be safe.
Debbie and Blair
Posted by: Debbie Okita on 6/6/2014 at 4:01 pm
On The Map
Congratulations to the whole team. What a wonderful view from the top and a great achievement. You all look happy and healthy. And best of all you have arrived safely at the lodge. All our love to Jennifer and the whole team. Thanks for the safe journey. Love Mama Z
Posted by: patricia Blitz on 7/13/2013 at 2:06 pm
Larry,
Well done, once again!
Howard
Posted by: Howard Norman on 7/13/2013 at 10:58 am
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Peter Whittaker calls from Basecamp
Posted by: Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
We had hoped that the clouds would lift if we woke up early and headed for the Torres. A little rain last night and another warm morning had us walking by 4:30 am. We gained a 1500’ and walked into the clouds just before getting to the Chileno Refugio about halfway through. We waited at the Refugio to watch the clouds and see if they had any movement in them. There was no wind present to encourage the clouds to lift so with the rain increasing we made the difficult decision to head back to Central. The terrain above Chileno is rocky and filled with roots in steeper terrain. Avoiding injury in this terrain when wet and with the clouds covering the Torres seemed like the right call.
It has been a great trek down here, lots of laughs and scenic views with a fun group. We head back Puerto Natales this morning for flights tomorrow.
Thanks for following along,
RMI Guide Mike King & Team
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Torres del Paine Trek, February 3, 2024
Great job Mike! Bummer that you didn’t make it to to the towers, but I’m sure there was plenty of great scenery along the rest of the trek to make up for it. I hope the group had as much fun as we did last year!
Posted by: Mark Nelson on 2/15/2024 at 3:32 pm
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Lauren Macklin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 11:03 pm PT
Another big day in the books. After waking up to snow lightly falling at our 11,000ft camp, we had a quick breakfast and began breaking down camp. Around 10:30AM we finally began our way up Motorcycle Hill. At the top of Squirrel Hill we were met by some brutal winds and blowing snow. We worked across the Polo field, adding layers to combat the wind and blowing snow and worked our way through Windy Corner. After Windy Corner, luckily the winds died down and we were able to roll into 14,000' Camp in slightly better conditions. We joined the other RMI teams, and built our camp before making a rewarding dinner of ramen. Weather looks a bit moody tomorrow, good thing we've got a rest day on the docket.
Eric…Checking in with dad and Jill and cheering you on. Looks and sounds amazing!
Posted by: Addie Lyden on 5/27/2023 at 11:30 pm
Eric…Checking in with dad and Jill and cheering you on. Looks and sounds amazing! From Portland, Oregon
Posted by: Addie Lyden on 5/27/2023 at 11:29 pm
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Nancy , I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What an experience. Jackie and I are here looking at the photos of your trek…...WOW!
Posted by: mimi on 4/3/2014 at 8:58 am
Hi Liz and all your spirited team members!
So proud of you guys and wishing you all the best as you continue on a trip of a lifetime! So proud of you all!!! Very inspirational to see you guys pushing it to your limit.
Sending Love and light,
Karin
Posted by: Karin Hathaway on 3/25/2014 at 1:03 pm
Keep it safe up down there! Wings level and blue sky-up…...so look up at that view. Slick, we will have a few Old Fashions wait’in for ya at the Valley. Capture those memories! MORE PIC’s
Posted by: Michael on 12/30/2019 at 6:06 pm
Slay the beast! Looking forward to all the stories and pics. Best of luck, guys!
Posted by: Kram on 12/30/2019 at 11:30 am
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