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Mark Tucker Checking in from Gorak Shep
The team survived sleeping at 15,600 ft In fact there were still smiles all around and everybody was into going for a hike. It didn’t hurt that daybreak in Gokyo was beautiful… Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, was just up the valley and glowing magically. We headed toward it after breakfast. We walked for three hours along the massive Ngozumpa Glacier to a place called Fifth Lake (by those of us unable to pronounce the local name). There, from 16,500 ft, we had a few minutes of unimpeded views of Everest and Lhotse as well as the nearby and spectacular Gyangchungkang. Then the clouds came in and we headed back toward our comfy digs in Gokyo. We were back before the snow flurries flew. The day was made more enjoyable by the fact that we saw a total of two other people in the giant valley we chose to explore.
We’ve got a final night in Gokyo now before we point downhill in the morning.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Emma Lyddan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 10:13 AM PT
Just a quick note this morning to wish all of our mothers a happy day today! We'll check in again from our next camp.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
Happy birthday, Scott Crist! Best birthday, ever, on the side of a mountain! Wishing you and the team a sunshiny, beautiful day of climbing.
Posted by: Cynthia Anderson on 5/15/2023 at 5:32 am
Wish the team a great adventure. May all luck and good weather be on your side.
Posted by: Susan Losonsky on 5/15/2023 at 3:59 am
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Mike King reached the very top of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team had clear weather, a solid route, and climbed strong to reach the Summit. They are back at Camp Muir and will be returning to Ashford Basecamp to celebrate their success this afternoon.
Congratulations to Today's Team!
Congratulations to the team! Success!!
Posted by: Tracey Inman on 7/15/2021 at 3:38 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Steve Gately, Megan Budge
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Lindsay - hope you are having the time of your life! It seems like weather is not cooperating but I am sure it will turn around. Hang in there!
Posted by: Manish on 6/10/2017 at 4:08 pm
Steve, We are in awe watching you and your team embrace this journey.You are all truly amazing!! Hang in there man…you are living the dream…We love you and can’t wait to see, hug , and have a very expensive bottle of wine and dinner with you!! Stay safe all. Ruth and Mike
Posted by: Mike and Ruth on 6/10/2017 at 2:51 pm
Hope you took some sweet selfies at the top, Connor!!!
Posted by: Laura (from work) on 8/14/2014 at 4:02 am
John, we hope you were able to enjoy all aspects of your journey and it sounds like the weather held out long enough to get a spectacular view. Enjoy the Safari and hopefully you aren’t getting too wet coming down from the mountain. Love, Katie, Liam and Aidan
Posted by: Katie Brown-Steinke on 8/13/2014 at 6:56 am
RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Lobuche.
On The Map
Congratulations! Go Elizabeth!!
Posted by: Alta on 3/30/2014 at 4:19 pm
I’m glad all are doing well. Continue to stay strong and safe. The pics are beautiful. Send a special hello to my aunt—Aunt Susan. Thanks.
Posted by: Lauri DeWhitt on 3/29/2014 at 5:09 pm
On The Map
Congrats Conor! Glad you had a great trip.
Posted by: Dale on 2/6/2014 at 7:23 am
Best of luck to the whole team! Sending love to my dad Tony! Stay Safe!! Chloe and Anthony say hi, They think their Pa is soooo cool!
Posted by: Shena Rodriguez on 2/1/2014 at 2:09 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Jack Delaney, Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
We spent the day at Basecamp. Rest and Acclimatization.
Walking to Basecamp would be enough of an adventure for most people but not us. The mountain looks down on us; both inviting and intimidating.
Tomorrow, we will carry a good portion of gear, food, and fuel up to Camp 1. Thus, one of our tasks was to organize and reorganize our gear for the move ahead.
The other task for today was to rest, acclimate and mentally prepare for the challenge ahead. Most of us awoke feeling the altitude to one degree or another but today was a day to recover and prepare.
After our packing was complete, most of the team took naps, read, chatted, or played cards. Dom “yet to be named” Cifelli imparted the sage advice to take care of our ourselves, something so frequently overlooked in our day to day lives. And so, we took care of ourselves and each other. We took a brief stroll in the late afternoon to move our bodies and explore the area around us while enjoying another sunny afternoon.
As we prepare for dinner, a cloud and some light flurries rolls in and we start to plan for our evening. Will Tim remain the reigning Farkle champion, or will Jack “Gator” Delaney get his vengeance and his first victory, or will Jess “Pa-li-llo” Wedel come out of nowhere to earn the crown? Regardless, the night will be filled with laughs and good conversations.
Good night from Basecamp.
Climber David Scordino
Cameron, know you’re embracing the challenge and reaping the daily accomplishments.
Enjoy every step of the way as the fulfillment is unparalleled!
I applaud you.
Your Friend,
Ed
Posted by: Ed Crowell on 1/28/2023 at 5:43 am
Hi dad,
We accidentally left a message for you in the other blog . . . and we thought, wow, that was the fastest summit ever :-) lol. #teamnosleep #momlife
We’re glad you guys have made it safely to Basecamp and you guys are keeping yourselves entertained by the beauty and your games. Not sure if Sir Albert would be pleased to hear you’re dethroning him - Farkle Champion.
We’re thinking of you and praying for a safe journey for all. Love you to the moon and back.
God bless,
Chris, Bo, Lillian, and Carl
Posted by: Chris Bo Lillian Carl on 1/27/2023 at 8:31 am
Wonderful progress you’ve made. I hope you are treasuring every moment and can’t wait to hear all about it first hand from Nancy Harris. Have safe travels and thank you for sharing your experience with us through your posts.
Posted by: Maria Eichelberger on 3/31/2014 at 5:53 am
Hello Elizabeth Harris, Hope you are having an amazing time!
We are thinking of you!
stay warm & happy journey.
The Tamboli Family, Tampa
Posted by: Anahita on 3/31/2014 at 4:06 am
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