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Posted by: JJ Justman, Pete Van Deventer, Zeb Blais, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,200'
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You’re making me tear up, Seth!
Soo thrilled!
Posted by: Laura on 1/16/2013 at 8:31 am
RMI Guide Billy Nugent checks in from the Cayambe Hut.
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 8:27pm
Yes! After experiencing days of snow and wind delay, the team was blessed with a sufficient weather window to depart the 11,000’ Camp and resume climbing. The objective for today was to cache food stores for future retrieval once the 14,000’ Camp is established. Morale was high as the team stepped off smartly after consuming an amazing breakfast of toasted bagels topped with cream cheese and bacon.
A smooth pace was set up on the significant incline of Motorcycle Hill. The snow was not too deep for crampons. At the top, the team turned right and proceeded up Squirrel Hill, admiring the beauty of Father and Son Walland, the impressively sharp drop off of Peters Glacier. Intermittent gusty winds had already exposed some patches down to the blue ice beneath, but our crampons, ice axes, and ropes kept everyone safe and secure. Next came the crossing of the Polo Fields where the snow was quite deep and powdery. Our guides elected to cache a bit short of Windy Corner today. Everyone unloaded the group and personal food for burial in the snow.
The reverse route going downhill was surprisingly quick and in no time the team was back in camp. Hopes are high that we will have an opportunity to move up to 14,000’ Camp tomorrow and continue our acclimatization for the higher altitudes yet to come. It was a great day!
RMI Climber Rick Sturckow & Team
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Chase Halbert, Matias Francis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
The team woke up to a foot of fresh snow this morning, which led to our activity of the morning. Shoveling. Once that was out of the way, the team transitioned to game time. A variety of games and a few lucky beginners carried us through the afternoon. Some cheesecake for dessert has the team powered up hoping for better weather tomorrow. We're seeing the winds of change and feel positive about the next couple days!
RMI Guides Matias, Chase, Pete, and team
Hi Marc
I Hope you’re having a good day! And that conditions r improving. We are so proud of you! Good luck today to u & ur whole team!
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole gabai on 5/25/2021 at 11:37 am
marc - wishing you good weather to complete your mission. the pix are amazing. best wishes to everyone! olga
Posted by: Olga on 5/24/2021 at 10:48 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek
Elevation: 4,383'
On The Map
Very proud of you - be careful. In the meantime, I am enjoying a glass of cabernet and some doritos. Love, Generalisima
Posted by: Maria Owens on 6/17/2013 at 4:25 pm
To all ‘you fools’...can’t wait to see the go-pro pictures. Have fun, be careful.
Sam
Posted by: Sam Cribbs on 6/17/2013 at 3:20 pm
On The Map
So glad to hear the weather has improved and the sky is being kind to you guys!Hope the spirits stay high and every one stays safe. Love you Robin.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa on 6/7/2013 at 9:10 pm
Thinking of you, Lori. Thankful for these e-mails, I look forward to them each day. Met Wendy by chance at Culvers, special. Keep having good weather, and good luck to you all. Mom
Posted by: Fern Hansen on 6/7/2013 at 7:22 am
Good luck on your summit climb. Love you Daddy
Posted by: Z Team on 6/6/2013 at 9:01 pm
Expedition Skills Seminar Team, you are looking good! Best wishes for a summit tomorrow!
Posted by: Joyce Dowell on 6/5/2013 at 5:59 pm
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