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Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
We made it back to Kathmandu!
After descending to Lukla yesterday, we had a final team dinner with our Sherpa guide team and all the porters that helped make our trip possible.
We ended the night with a boom box and dancing — each song switching between USA pop songs and Nepali music. There was so much laughter and it was such a lovely evening celebrating a wonderful trip.
This morning we woke up early and made it on helicopters back to a hazy Kathmandu. People spent the afternoon resting and shopping on the bustling streets of Thamel.
One final team dinner tonight where we reminisced on an amazing experience - full of challenges, growth and pushing ourselves. One thing we all agree on is the smiles and open hearts of the Nepali people is something we’ll keep with us for a long time.
Until next time,
Jess and the Lobuche team
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 15, 2025
Posted by: Lindsay Mann, Josh Maggard, Ben Liken, Katrina Bloemsma, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations Cory, Hope you enjoyed every minute.
We Love You, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Robert and Lori on 6/14/2014 at 9:11 am
Way to go Rob! Can’t wait to see the pictures.
Posted by: Bob Haley on 6/14/2014 at 8:23 am
Hi Charlie! The view is breathtaking, so glad I get to see it and follow along with your trip. Thinking of you :)
Posted by: Anna on 2/14/2014 at 9:38 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,000'
What an amazing experience. Sorry you had to turn back, but glad you’re all safe! Can’t wait to hear about the adventure!
Posted by: Susan White, Allyson's mom on 5/27/2013 at 8:43 am
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from Cayambe's High Hut.
On The Map
Those pictures of Cayambe are AWESOME. It looks like heaven. Best of luck for the climb tomorrow. With love, your valentine.
Posted by: Christina Doren on 2/14/2013 at 10:31 pm
Congrats on a good training day! I’m saying a special Cayambe prayer for the team tonight!
Posted by: Caroline on 2/14/2013 at 7:39 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2024 -
Another big day… done! This one was hanging over our heads for a while, since we were familiar with the terrain on our way in. We knew we had to cover a full twelve miles with an uphill finish. The team was certainly happy to start down from Namche on another fine-weather morning. We had the trail pretty much to ourselves for going down the big hill. We took a moment at the bottom to watch a bungy jumper bounce way down under an extremely high cable bridge. Once we were working along the river, traffic on the trail picked up. We stood fully ten minutes at one point to let about a hundred loaded mules go by. But we also had plenty of stretches where it was just us, cruising along. We had lunch while sitting outside in Phakding and then pressed on. At 5:30 PM we rounded a last corner and found ourselves walking down Lukla’s main “street” There were fist bumps all around. Dinner was a bit of an event as our entire staff of Porters and Guides joined us for a celebration. They presented a surprise cake and we made sure that they each received a generous gratuity from the team. We were all genuinely impressed with the flawless “mechanics” of the trip, to say nothing of the kindness extended when we were cold, tired and hungry. Our staff made the trip for us and tonight we tried to express our gratitude because tomorrow morning may be goodby time. We hope to fly to Kathmandu.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
PC: Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
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
Joe
You can hike, but you can’t hide!
You Got This !
Daryl
Posted by: Daryl on 11/3/2022 at 2:46 pm
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Leif Bergstrom, Nikki Champion, Alan Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir May 16 - 21, 2021 met on Sunday for their first day of training led by RMI Guides Hannah Smith and Nikki Champion. On Monday, May 17th they loaded their packs and ascended to Camp Muir. They have spent the last four days and nights at Camp Muir, training and practicing skills needed to climb big mountains. Today they put that training to test and made their summit attempt on Mt. Rainier. Unfortunately wind and new snow thwarted their effort. The team is safely back at Camp Muir and will do some additional training this morning before packing their gear and descending from 10,000'. We hope they learned a lot and enjoyed their experience even with the uncooperative weather.
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
Nice work team!
Posted by: Melissa on 4/14/2025 at 11:12 am
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