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Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:18 am PT
We put in nearly seven miles of walking on our rest day. But it was restful. Lungdhen sits on the edge of a big broad valley with steep peaks on either side. It was another blue sky morning and we set out up valley. There were just a handful of yak corrals and not many buildings in our valley. We came across zero trekkers. The valley is pretty quiet since the nearby Tibet border is closed to any passage. We went to about 14,900 ft. A bit farther than intended, but we kept seeing new and beautiful peaks. Even so, we were back at our tea house by 12:30PM, just in time for lunch, some naps and some packing and preparing for the Renjo La tomorrow. It will be a big day in terms of distance, altitude, cold and most especially views. We are planning an early morning start, so the team is already in bed at 7 PM.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
PC: Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
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
Just enjoying watching the team and specifically Matt Hill climb the mountain. Always checking for updates. Hey Matt, Thinking of you buddy. Hope your taking lots of pics and see you soon.
Posted by: Robert Holmes on 12/26/2013 at 7:27 am
Josh - hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Santa didn’t visit our house… He said he was waiting for your return. No babies yet, but should be one soon. Best of luck tomorrow as you climb to Camp 2. We are loving the pictures and blog each day. We are so very proud of you. Can’t wait to see you at the top. Sending lots of love, strength, determination, warmth, energy, and warm hugs your way.
We miss you!!! Love -Jess
Posted by: Jessica on 12/25/2013 at 9:51 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
Larry I hope you and the team have a great trip and climb!! I look forward to following your progress and seeing and hearing about this adventure!
Posted by: Paul Kinneberg on 7/7/2013 at 7:44 am
Looking good Larry in the pic…Sage / younger at same time…Ready to notch another…Go go go and Godspeed Walter…Tell the peak “hey”
Posted by: walter glover on 7/7/2013 at 7:08 am
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
The good news, there is a TV at Paine Grande that has the ability to give us some creature comforts like the Super Bowl!
The bad news, it was broken.
After some much needed rest the team got up early for what can be a long day. From Refugio to Refugio, it's not too long, but this is our first of two side hikes on the trip. Today, was up the French Valley. What can only be described as Alpine Jurassic Park is up there awaiting. Grand vistas, hanging glaciers, dozens of waterfalls pouring down the cliff side. Breathtaking views of Fortaleza, a towering peak to the east. Unfortunately though, today was the rainiest one yet. And so we battled the deluge, and waterfall on top of the trail to get to those views that were then only teased. We at least got some glimpses and how could we complain. The historically rainy mountains down here had been good to us so far.
We took what we could get, scarfed down a quick bite to eat and headed back down to where we took the fork up the French Valley and headed off to our second to last Refugio of the trip. Frances Camp.
We warmed up our hands and bodies with some tea and cards and are now tucked in the sleeping bags we dreamt about in the downpour.
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli
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Torres del Paine Trek February 1, 2025
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,400'
We woke to another brisk morning. The sun slowly creeps down the mountain. Once it hits the dome tent, everything/everyone warms up.
Today we made progress up the mountain. We sorted our gear to carry all the group food, fuel, kitchen items, our mountain snacks, and upper mountain equipment. Without doing carries, our packs would be far too heavy. Carries also help with acclimatization. With our heavy packs ready and the sun shining, we made our way to 16,400'. The team did great maneuvering through the moon scape like terrain. A final steep hill brought us into Camp One. We unloaded our packs and pile everything against a rock. We will be reunited with this gear on Monday when we leave the comforts of basecamp. After hanging at Camp One for 30 minutes letting our bodies exist at this altitude, we made quick work getting back to Basecamp where we were greeted with pizza and treats.
One final day resting at basecamp tomorrow and getting ready for our move up to Camp One tomorrow. RMI's First Aconcagua team comes down from 19k camp after a successful summit yesterday. It will be nice to see familiar faces and hear about their trip. The sun has disappeared so it’s time for the sleeping bag and tent.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan, and team
Say hello to Rob French and his brother as well. Cheers. I really enjoy the updates.
Posted by: Terry Reilly on 1/17/2023 at 10:16 am
Sounds incredible - cheering you all on from London!❤️
Posted by: Kiki French on 1/15/2023 at 10:21 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Ben Liken, Sean Collon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Job well done to the whole team! Wish you could have made the summit, it is much better to be safe than risk get into trouble. Have a wonderful and safe journey down. Joe and Sean, can’t wait to hear about it. Cheers to all of you!!!
Posted by: Tower on 7/16/2014 at 11:12 am
It’s been fun learning about your trek. Be safe out there. Kb, I look forward to hearing a bit more about everything.
Posted by: Patrick Bell on 7/16/2014 at 10:44 am
On The Map
Hi ya’ll from Atlanta! Wishing you safe travels and want my Aunt Susan to know just how proud of her I am!! What an amazing journey on which you all are embarking! I hope one day to do it myself!!!
All the best!
Posted by: Teale Nist on 3/23/2014 at 9:12 pm
Way to go ladies!!!!!! Glad you made it safe and sound. Looking forward to following you through your journey. Hi Susan, be safe.
Debra
Posted by: Debra on 3/23/2014 at 5:37 pm
On The Map
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Geoff Schellens, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Wyatt, We all hope the weather improves soon, it finally stopped raining here so the lake will be warm when you get home. Can’t wait for all your stories! Miss you son, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Marian Evenson on 7/1/2013 at 3:27 pm
Derek and Team: My thoughts, prayers, and best wishes are with you and all of your team members as you prepare to make the final push to the summit. Everyone must be so eager to finally reach the top. It’s been great being able to follow your progress up to this point and a waking hour hasn’t past where I don’t think about you up there on that mountain. Stay strong, focused, and most of all safe. Good Luck!! - Pops
Posted by: Pops on 7/1/2013 at 2:41 pm
Bummer….Sending prayers for clear skies and no wind !!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/28/2023 at 8:08 am
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