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Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 8:18 pm PT
Vinson Thanksgiving
It’s 1AM here the time of day is such a backdrop in Antarctica. The sun circles overhead and the only setting we get is when it hides behind one of the many unbelievable peaks surrounding us.
Our Thanksgiving wasn’t quite the same this year, we traded turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes for frozen milky ways, rock hard Swedish fish, quesadillas and steak with mashed potatoes (microwaveable pouches from back home).
And we moved!
We traveled from Vinson Basecamp to Camp 1 with a light breeze at times and snow that made for good sled pulling. Views beneath the West face of Vinson, Shin, and Tyree have us gobsmacked every time we look up. Which admittedly I wish was more. We’ll sleep here tonight in the hopes of moving to high camp tomorrow but we will see what the weather has in store. Wish us luck!!!
- RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
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Vinson Expedition November 22, 2024
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Good evening,
Not a whole lot to report from Camp 2. Our night was noisy with wind, which didn't let up till later in the afternoon. With the winds blowing in the morning making the camp look all sparkly we decided to stay put and not participate in the windy day.The carry is not a crucial part of our agenda so it is OK that we opted not to carry to high camp. We spent out day watching the snow Dance off the ridges and the top.Tomorrow will be another rest day before we make the move to high camp where we launch for the summit. The winds should be lessening as our day approaches. For now we snuggle into our sleeping bags for warmth and enjoy a other hypoxic sleep at 18,000'.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan and Team
Send Prayers for Calming winds Hannah!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/21/2023 at 3:11 am
Posted by: Leon Davis, Bridget Belliveau
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
On The Map
What a spot. Looks beautiful, some day I may be able to get the funds to do this trip as well. Keep saving and keep training. Have fun and be safe.
Thanks
Kevin Stone
Posted by: Kevin Stone on 5/6/2015 at 7:45 am
So excited to follow you all on this adventure….a dream for our son who is there with you. Be safe and enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Melissa on 5/6/2015 at 6:08 am
Posted by: Mike Soucy, Zeb Blais, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations everyone. Great reward for all
the training and hard work. So proud of you, Paul!!
A special thank you to the guides.
Posted by: Vicki on 6/26/2014 at 9:59 pm
WAY TO GO JIM AND KATHERINE !!!!! Congratulations to all. Truly an experience. Love you :)
Posted by: Mary Kruse on 6/26/2014 at 5:48 pm
Posted by: Linden Mallory
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
You are a Champ. Glad all are safe. Feliz Navidad
Posted by: b lee Mallory on 12/26/2013 at 8:47 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Geoff Schellens, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Wyatt, thinking of you - your entire family…extended famliy….and friends…. are sending good thoughts your way. Be safe and enjoy this experience, M&D
Posted by: Marian Evenson on 6/26/2013 at 6:01 pm
Hi Daddy,
I made chocolate brownie sundaes tonight ,wish you were here!
I miss you telling me to clean my room 24/7 ha ha ha ha.
Piffy and Chan miss you!
Is that you in the blue coat in this picture?
I really do miss you!
Bring me back a baby Yeti!
Love Maya
xxoo
Posted by: maya on 6/26/2013 at 5:01 pm
Dr. Spencer Guinn, What an amazing journey! We miss you and can’t wait to hear some stories! We will be praying for you & the entire team’s safe return! -Your OR Family
Posted by: Susan Webb on 7/17/2011 at 4:06 pm
safe safe trip down!
Posted by: michelle on 7/17/2011 at 11:47 am
And after a dinner of pasta with tomato sauce (w/ fresh sauteéd onions and garlic) and a hot drink we're nestled back in our tents ready to pass out.
Stoke meter is up there, maybe 7 or 8!
RMI Guide Billy Nugent & the Aconcagua Team
yes!
Posted by: Katie on 2/9/2011 at 2:45 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 14,400'
Elias and The Peru Seminar Team checking in from the Ishinca Valley
Hi Kim, Have a great 4th of July!!!...I just hiked the 2 ridges at Radnor Lake & missed having you,Lora & Michael with me. Sophia Rose loves seeing the deer in the yard. I am sending you a big hug! The updates & photos are excellent on the RMI web site. The mountains of Peru look amazing! Stay well & travel safe!! Love, Dad
Posted by: shel on 7/4/2014 at 8:05 am
Hey Kim! Have a great 4th of July! We are thinking of you - Sophia loves catching fireflies! Love, momma
Posted by: Jane lubow on 7/4/2014 at 5:00 am
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 8,000'
Dear Vision Team 2024,
I’m following your expedition with great interest and am amazed at how quickly you got from Punta Arena to Base Camp 1. Of course, 10 years ago when I did Vinson with Dave, the plane was still an old Ilyushin with a previous day in the army, definitely slower :-).
You have great weather and everything is going perfectly, but what about the blog from the 29th - did you arrive safely at the high camp?
I hope the weather stays so good then the climb to the summit will be doable. I hope you all reach the summit and that incredible feeling of happiness after all the effort of looking out over this incredibly beautiful white world from the highest point in the Antarctic. Good luck.
A big kiss to my wife, she trained incredibly hard for this expedition.
Best wishes, Hans
Posted by: Hans on 11/29/2024 at 6:38 pm
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