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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
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 9:47 pm PT
We woke up this morning to a foot of fluffy, light snow. After digging out our tents and eating breakfast we saw the snow subsiding. Just as we got our hopes up for moving camp the winds started to pick up. It quickly became apparent this was not our day. Reading materials are running low, but spirits are high!
To Ben and fellow climbers: We wish you fair weather going forward! Pat promises Ben a little incentive- he’s making Manhattans when he returns!
God bless! Pat & Althea
Posted by: Althea Daley on 5/24/2021 at 6:22 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Proud of you dad, hope you make it all the way to the top. Make it count. Get ready for some seriously hot and humid weather back in Jupiter.
Love you.
Ali
Posted by: Ali on 6/1/2014 at 10:25 am
Hope you are doing well.Love seeing the blogs and your progress. I Love& miss you.Girls are doing good.It’s been a good trip here so far. Who knew that the girls like to fish.Scottie has taken them fishing a lot.You calling me on my birthday made my day.I had so much more to say.Love you.Good night.
Posted by: Robin Wagner on 6/1/2014 at 2:28 am
Posted by: Adam Knoff, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
What a Great Experience! Thanks to Leon, Nick, Chase and our team.
Posted by: Fran G on 8/10/2013 at 7:46 am
OUTSTANDING!!!! Way To Go People !!!!
Posted by: Rick Myers on 8/2/2013 at 9:47 pm
Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Now I’m really jealous. The ultimate zoo - minus the fences! Dennis, I would tell you to take lots of pictures, but I already know that you will. Hope you’re having the time of your life! Love, Kim
Posted by: Kim Mulherin on 7/31/2012 at 6:29 pm
Please don’t let Dion bring home a monkey. Thank you!
Posted by: Missy Guest on 7/31/2012 at 4:04 pm
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Andy, sorry I missed your call, but we’ve been thinking of you! Stay strong and safe! Mom says hi too! Good luck with the rest of the climb…..then you will need a beach vacation to recoup!
Posted by: Sybille Macke on 6/2/2011 at 1:48 pm
Pete, it’s always great to hear you all are doing so well. I’ll be with Iggy I think when you get back, so get ready for some major dog love. Bisous, Katie
Posted by: Katie on 6/1/2011 at 9:58 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Hi Seth:
Johnny and I were close to Kotapaxi a few years ago—have fun.
Love, Brigid
Posted by: Brigid on 1/30/2011 at 1:56 pm
What a beautiful picture. Great job to the team. Love to my brother, Bob. See you soon!
Posted by: K Deeds on 1/28/2011 at 12:29 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 7:08 pm PT
The members of the team arrived safely in Quito with all our luggage. Today, we ventured out into Quito for a city tour. At an elevation of over 9,000 ft, this was the perfect acclimatization activity for Day 1. The first (and generally favorite) stop on the tour was at the Mitad del Mundo museum, which means "middle of the world". This museum is located on the equatorial line and the tour guides show us some cool demonstrations along with some interesting history of the region. We balanced an egg on a nail, got our passports stamped and went off to tour Old-Town Quito to see the historic churches and buildings the city had to offer. Tomorrow we are looking forward to a warm-up hike on Rucu Pichincha!
Hope all is well. Miss my walks with you. Be safe ❤️ Jane Marlana Nicole Gazzy and Calum
Posted by: Gazzy on 11/4/2022 at 1:08 pm
Go Joe Go !!
Posted by: Daryl on 11/2/2022 at 7:37 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Dr. Spencer Guinn, What an amazing journey! We miss you and can’t wait to hear some stories! We will be praying for you & the entire team’s safe return! -Your OR Family
Posted by: Susan Webb on 7/17/2011 at 4:06 pm
safe safe trip down!
Posted by: michelle on 7/17/2011 at 11:47 am
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
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