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Sending you good tidings for a safe summit Stewart!
Posted by: Gail on 7/13/2011 at 4:31 pm
Spencer, I read this blog every day and just can’t
imagine what you are doing! but then, I just can’t
imagine 99.9% of the things you do! I am just going to
have to live through you, that’s all there is to it.
Russ and I just can’t wait to hear all about it
love to you and best wishes to all on the mountain
Carol
Posted by: Carol Trett on 7/13/2011 at 1:10 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Best of luck for good weather on Cotopaxi——kick in some steps for next week’s team.! Safe climbing.
Posted by: Darryl Schimeck on 6/28/2011 at 11:58 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Arianna Drechsler, Simon Kearns
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
The Easton Glacier Climb, led by RMI Guide Jess Wedel, reached the summit of Mt. Baker on Monday morning. The team enjoyed a smooth climb with good weather and clear views from the top. After a successful summit, they spent one more night at camp before making their way back to the trailhead this morning.
Great work by everyone involved!
PC: RMI Guide Arianna Drechsler
Posted by: JJ Justman, Tyler Jones
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
I was watching the blinking light up on the mountain hoping every one would make it back to climb another day. I had gone to the mountain in hopes to capture lightning on film, but it was touching down very close and chickened out. I was at the snow lake trailhead and I think the car parked 40 feet away got hit. What a show!
Posted by: Brian on 6/29/2015 at 8:42 pm
Hey guys, I woke up about 12:30 to the sound of thunder at the Bunkhouse. I sat on the picnic table and watched the light show while hoping you would still make it and that you were all safe. Sorry you had to turn back.
Posted by: kelly gaddis on 6/29/2015 at 1:26 pm
LINDEN,
THIS SOUNDS ASTOUNDING.
BE SAFE. YOU MUST BE ON YOUR WAY BACK BY NOW.
PB
Posted by: phyllis bronson on 12/29/2013 at 2:18 pm
Wow!!!! Thats higher than any point on North America, Africa, Europe or Antarctica. GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!! Be safe and enjoy the steak in Argentina!! Very jealous of the experience.
Posted by: Bill McGahan on 12/24/2013 at 2:38 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 10,000'
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Kim,
Thanks for the link to your trip. I remember your mention of wanting to do the Everest base camp trip. Kudos to you for making it reality! I am envious. Take lots of pictures so that those of back home can live vicariously through your experiences. Oh, one more thing, keep a journal. :-)
Michael
Posted by: Michael Brewer on 3/23/2012 at 9:30 pm
Kim Cavanaugh,
Good luck, take care, and I am proud of you!!
Paul
Posted by: paul mann on 3/23/2012 at 11:32 am
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 9:15 pm PT
Namaste everyone!
We are back from Everest Base Camp! All is well and the team is doing great. We had an amazing time and adventure the last few days on the Khumbu Glacier.
Our hike into BC was clear, beautiful and there was big wind high in the mountains that made it a touch chilly. The wind high on Everest was so strong we could hear it ripping across the mountain from several thousand feet below. Once in camp we had a nice hot lunch and then most of the team took naps in the warmth of the tents. We had a big dinner and then it was off to bed after the long trek. Camp is directly on the glacier, although it’s covered in rock and doesn’t seem like we are on ice. However, the constant cracking, popping, and pinging that the glacier makes at night reminds us of where we are.
Our second day at camp we had hot showers, explored camp and then went for a walk to see where the start of the route up the icefall starts. We even managed to see the icefall doctors making their way slowly as they pioneered their way up the endless maze of blocks of ice.
Today the team is headed downhill and we are all looking forward to warmer temps and the thicker air!!!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Base Camp crew.
New Post Alerts:
Everest Base Camp Trek, March 9, 2025
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
Mark,enjoy following your climb. Stay safe, healthy and enjoy the experience. I admire you for your dedication and courage. Hope the weather clears for you - and best of luck to you and the entire climbing crew.
Posted by: Bob B on 7/5/2012 at 6:48 pm
The team seems to be making solid progress!!! We are watching/waiting for your updates to this blog. This is exciting for us mortals to witness!!!
Go Richard!!!
Posted by: jerrett on 7/5/2012 at 11:10 am
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