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Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Attempt to Carry Supplies, Weather Turns them back

June 28, 2023

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Sam Marjerison, Michael Murray

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

Tuesday, June 28, 2023 - 9:28 pm PT

We set out on our quest to get a load of supplies onto the West Buttress but the weather deteriorated steadily as we climbed. At 15,400 ft we decided to turn. We set a few personal altitude records, but it was just short of the fixed rope section we had been hoping to climb today. We returned to camp in light snowfall. The afternoon became a quiet napping contest in the tents. We'll try again when we get a break in the storm.

RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Cayambe Express: Team Acclimates on Fuya Fuya

November 1, 2022

Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 13,986'

Today we left the comfort of Quito to start our travels toward the main objective of the trip, Cayambe.

While the trip is originally a Cotopaxi Express the team had to pivot to a new itinerary after Cotopaxi showed too many signs of activity for mountaineering. We're going to trust the scientists on this one and not go take a peek into the crater ourselves.

Today was another day of acclimatization. We climbed the hills outside of Otovalo to summit the second objective of the trip, Fuya Fuya. The weather treated us to cloudy, moody views that kept us the perfect temperature during our climb. While shorter in stature than Rucu Pinchincha it still serves as a great opportunity for acclimatization and sets us up well for Cayambe. Tonight, we enjoy our final night in town.

We ship off to the base of climb tomorrow. Wish us luck!

RMI Guides Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns and Team

Peru Seminar: de Andres Martos & Team arrive at Base Camp

July 3, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,400'

Hello this is Elias, Robby & The Ishinca Valley team for the Peru Seminar, We are established at our Base Camp here in the Ishinca Valley at 14,400’. Everybody made it OK here to Base Camp. We had a nice day hiking through beautiful landscape that allowed us to see some our future objectives. Right now we are retiring to bed after great day of hard work. We will check in again soon!

Elias and The Peru Seminar Team checking in from the Ishinca Valley

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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

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Explore Tarangire National Park

August 17, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello - We are checking in on our penultimate day. We're in Tarangire National Park also known as the garden of the elephants. It's been a great day and we've been fortunate to have gotten close to many large animals. Tonight we'll be having our last dinner together before we all start heading home. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Aconcagua Expedition: Day 1 on the Trail

February 5, 2012

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

The team awoke in Penitentes this morning to blue skies and plenty of sunshine to greet us for our first day on the trail. We spent the better part of the morning tying up loose ends and finishing our preparations for the herrieros. A comfortable breeze was blowing all day which tempered the heat and made the walk in to Pampa de Lenas most enjoyable. An early arrival in camp meant a nice little siesta in the sun before the mules arrived with our supplies. After dining on spaghetti with meat sauce the crew has mostly retired to their tents except for a few avid stargazers who are psyched to see the southern sky for the first time. The group is made up of a bunch of great people and we are all feeling the excitement of finally getting this adventure underway! That's about all for now, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Bruce: Be safe! See you when you get back and we have that CA wine waiting for you!
—Randy

Posted by: Randy on 2/11/2012 at 5:38 pm

Bruce and Michael: Randy and Amy here—sure looks like an amazing climb. Ready for a banquet when you return to VA.
Amy

Posted by: Amy on 2/11/2012 at 5:33 pm

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Ecuador: A Visit to the Otavalo Market

July 30, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Buenas noches from Hacienda Chilcabamba. We just moved into our rooms after enjoying a stunning sunset on the drive out into the campo [wilderness]. The hacienda sits right on the edge of Cotopaxi National Park, and with any luck we will get a view of where we hope to stand in a few days. Today was the big market day in Otavalo, so we braved the crowds and headed into the thick of it. The theme of the day was bargaining, and everybody had a chance to practice their Spanish in order to come away with some authentic souvenirs. The team is well rested and excited for another climb. We'll check in tomorrow from the Cotopaxi hut. RMI Guides Casey Grom & Maile Wade with the Ecuador Team.

Mt. Rainier: Okita, Schmitt & Teams on Their Descent from Muir

September 15, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,060'

Today's Mt. Rainier summit climb, led by Brent Okita and JT Schmitt, was unable to go beyond Camp Muir due to blizzard conditions. High winds were reported through the night gusting 80 mph. The team is currently on their descent from Camp Muir and will be at Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon.

Mt. Rainier: August 21st Summit!

August 21, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Lindsay Mann

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mount Rainier Summit Climbs led by Casey Grom and Lindsay Mann are on the summit! They reported clear skies above, cloud deck at 7,000’, and light winds. Since they just crested the crater rim at 7:00 a.m., they are enjoying the views and crossing over to the true summit, Columbia Crest, before beginning their descent.

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What an adventure! My post with pictures from the trip.

http://thedaytonupdate.blogspot.com/2014/08/what-happened-last-week-on-mt-rainier.html?m=1

Posted by: Adrian Dayton on 8/27/2014 at 8:14 pm

Congrats Chris and Stefan!! I knew you would make it!!! So great to meet you on Tuesday evening before you were about to embark on your amazing journey :) Enjoy the after glow of your incredible accomplishment.
Renee :)

Posted by: Renee on 8/23/2014 at 4:22 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 8th - SUMMIT!

July 8, 2014

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King, Andrew Kiefer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Brent Okita reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at about 6:40am today. Brent reported a beautiful morning with clear skies and calm winds of 10 – 15 mph. The team is doing well and have started their descent to Camp Muir. Tyler Jones and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz Team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier later in the morning. The team had a great climb and have started their descent back to their high camp on the Wilson Glacier. Congratulations Teams!

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Well done Charlie.

You won’t soon forget this experience.

And congratulations to the rest of the team and to the RMI guides who did their usual outstanding job keeping everyone safe while pushing them to find hidden reserves they never knew existed.

Very well done indeed.

Dad

Posted by: Art Muir on 7/15/2014 at 8:52 pm

Well done team! Looks absolutely amazing.

Posted by: Clara Arnold on 7/10/2014 at 6:28 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 1st Teams Summit

July 1, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Linden Mallory

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Five Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Linden Mallory reached the summit of Mt. Rainier earlier this morning. The teams got an early start this morning in order to take advantage of the cooler overnight temperatures and beat the heat today. While on the summit, the teams found it to be incredibly warm with calm winds. They are also enjoying a clear sky with views in all directions. The teams will descend to Camp Muir where they will refuel before continuing their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them in Ashford later today. Congratulations!

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Way to go!!! The Seahorses are proud of you all as well! Great job! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Safe travels down the mountain and home! :) Coach Jan

Posted by: Jan Allen on 7/2/2014 at 4:21 am

Another one down! Love you, Michelle

Posted by: Michelle Johansen on 7/1/2014 at 2:11 pm

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