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Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Good evening,
Not a whole lot to report from Camp 2. Our night was noisy with wind, which didn't let up till later in the afternoon. With the winds blowing in the morning making the camp look all sparkly we decided to stay put and not participate in the windy day.The carry is not a crucial part of our agenda so it is OK that we opted not to carry to high camp. We spent out day watching the snow Dance off the ridges and the top.Tomorrow will be another rest day before we make the move to high camp where we launch for the summit. The winds should be lessening as our day approaches. For now we snuggle into our sleeping bags for warmth and enjoy a other hypoxic sleep at 18,000'.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan and Team
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 2,449'
And we are off! RMI's second team of the Aconcagua season has officially begun.
Everyone has arrived in Mendoza feeling well. It's been a busy couple days sorting gear, grocery shopping and locating duffels. We are ready to hit the dusty trail, but first we needed to do some introductions and toast a glass of wine to celebrate being a team with the same goal of having fun, learning something new, and hopefully standing on top of this tall, tall mountain.
No good night ends without something sweet, so the team enjoyed some yummy Gelato before sinking into their beds. Only one more night in a bed before we take to the sleeping pads and sleeping bags. Tomorrow, we hit the road to Uspallata where we will do more gear sorting for the mules and our journey to basecamp. A 3-day hike up the Vacas and the Relinchos valleys will bring us to basecamp where we will gear up for the upper mountain. For now, we rest our heads on our comfy bed enjoying the simple comforts.
Buenos Noches,
Posted by: Casey Grom, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Fatima, Casey….just awesome. I wish I was there!!
Posted by: Debbi on 9/28/2013 at 5:39 am
Congratulations Tim! That’s one checked off the Bucket List. Keep goin’!
Posted by: Le on 9/27/2013 at 10:14 am
On The Map
Got your message this am. What a way to celbrate mary Frances birthday. Showed her the message. They say going down is the hardest but know you can do it. Sounds like you have had great weather. Love Mom
Posted by: cornelia miller on 8/11/2013 at 8:08 am
finally figured out the map and the pink dot. Sounds like a great hike. When do you reach snow? Got Mary Ann’s e-mail Thanks Love Mom
Posted by: cornelia miller on 8/10/2013 at 9:33 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit
IFMGA guide Tyler!
All my love, hugs and smiles! Think of grandpa at the summit and be safe!! MOM and Tommy Best to the team!!
Posted by: Sharon Pyle on 6/11/2011 at 7:44 pm
Ty,
Thinking about you while your Mom and I are here in Chicago. Take care and be safe.
Love, Tara
Posted by: Tara on 6/11/2011 at 7:43 pm
On The Map
Tell Papa(Steve)that we love him and can’t wait to see him. Love, his grandbabies.
Posted by: Sierra and Kira Curtis on 2/11/2011 at 8:25 am
Enjoy the rest days. When the hots are up, go get um…fill up with all the great oatmeal and pasta your guide prepare for you. Summit day is a bit long, but well worth the effort when you step onto the top. Git-er-done team two!!! Hey Pete…hope you’re enjoying #2…remember…only one trip up to the summit this time!!!
Erin, team one member.
Posted by: Erin Snowden on 2/10/2011 at 5:01 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Alan Davis, Jackson Breen, Will Ambler, Dylan Anderson, Rosie Hust, Celeste Wilson, Erika Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
This morning at 6:15 AM, the Four-Day Climb teams, led by RMI Guides Jess Wedel and Alan Davis, reached the crater rim of Mt. Rainier. The teams were rewarded with perfect weather and improved route conditions, allowing for a safe summit experience.
After taking in the views and celebrating on the summit, the teams made their way back to Camp Muir. There, they took time to rest, refuel, and reflect on the morning’s achievement before continuing their descent.
Now en route to Paradise, the teams are expected to arrive back at RMI Basecamp later this afternoon.
Congratulations to today’s climbers for their determination, teamwork, and a successful summit.
Send Prayers for Calming winds Hannah!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/21/2023 at 3:11 am
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