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Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, Trevor Katz, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI Guide, Henry Coppolillo checked in from the summit of Mt. Baker this morning. The team enjoyed a great climb and will enjoy their evening at camp before they pack up their things and head back to their cars.
Nice work team!
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 11:18 am PT
We woke up to snow lightly falling at camp this morning, and slow rolled into a warm breakfast of toasted bagels and bacon. After enjoying a second cup of coffee, we rigged the empty sleds to our backpacks, roped up and headed out from 11,000' Camp down to our cache at 9,900'. Making quick work with empty packs, we arrived at the cache in just under a half hour. We dug up the cache, divvied up the group gear, re-rigged our sleds and traced our steps from yesterday back to 11,000' Camp. It was short, but hard stretch to roll back into 11 Camp. We spent the rest of the afternoon in and out of snow storms, and enjoying the afternoon to recover. After a few hours of down time, we had a festive dinner of beef burritos with salsa verde and then prepared to potentially carry tomorrow. We will see what the morning brings, check in tomorrow!
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Ben Luedtke, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Howdy all,
After a somewhat fitful nights sleep accompanied by the barking of our new dog friend and the whineying of mules, the team awoke to some slightly threatening skies. Luckily we had the reprieve of our dome tent to allow for an easy morning breakfast and coffee. As if the coffee wasn't enough to wake us up we began the morning crossing the Vacas River to enter into the Relinchos Valley. The mules were hot on our tail as we began our gradual ascent to Plaza de Argentina Basecamp. Once gaining a high platuea we received our second view of Ameghino and Aconcagua. The stoke rose with the elevation. We were greeted warmly to Plaza de Argentina with some tasty and warm lentil soup, juice, dulce de leche and fresh fruit. The afternoon was spent taking in the panoramic views and lots of relaxing. After another delicious meal and some fine Mendoza malbec, the team, full, happy and tired, retreated to their tents. That's it for now, tune in next time!
RMI Guides Hannah, Ben, Dan and the team
Hey Hannah! Wishing you and your team great rest at basecamp and all the best ahead and above!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/14/2023 at 3:28 am
On The Map
I am glad you are having a great time Damian! Mmm, caviar.. I am so jealous! Good luck and have fun!
Posted by: Leona Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 9:28 pm
It looks like an amazing day was had by all. Have a great adventure Damian.
Posted by: Melann Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 8:03 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Mark Falender
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great job Glenn. The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud of your accomplishment!
Posted by: Jerrilea Crawford on 6/12/2014 at 5:08 pm
Way to go CWH Team!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I want to see some pics!
Posted by: Jenny Sass on 6/12/2014 at 9:48 am
Posted by: Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Robert, So excited for you and your team. Missing you and looking forward to more updates!
Love Shelley
Posted by: Shelley on 1/27/2014 at 9:11 am
LOVE seeing this photo of the beloved Dik Dik. Best wishes to Barrie on this wonderful adventure ahead. Jeff is the man! Am so excited to read your blog and think of you all.
Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 1/27/2014 at 5:40 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Elevation: 12,500'
On The Map
Paul
I’m very proud of you and I cannot wait to hear about all the exciting details of the climb.
I love and miss you more than words can express.
Sherri
Posted by: Sherri on 8/30/2013 at 8:36 am
Hi Lisa,
All this talk of moving your food cache is making me hungry (and tired)
Best of luck on Summit day. Be safe
Lin
Posted by: Linda Poirier on 8/30/2013 at 8:23 am
Way to go Amy!! Congrats and great job, we knew you would make it.
Posted by: Dan & Angi on 8/7/2013 at 7:24 pm
Way to go Micah! Congrats on your grand adventure! Be safe.
Posted by: NIMS on 8/6/2013 at 8:49 am
100% on top
Team is doing well. Tired but in great spirits.
We’ve descended back to high camp where we’ll have lunch to refuel and then hit the trail and head to thicker air.
Tonight we’ll spend our last night on the mountain before heading out of the park tomorrow.
RMI Guides Casey Grom, Jess Wedel and the summit team!!!
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, January 20, 2024
Ian & Erin, I’m so proud of you! Congratulations on reaching the top! Can’t wait k hear all about your adventures.
Posted by: Kim Clark on 1/29/2024 at 3:59 am
Yay Crigler’s!!!! What an amazing accomplishment and can’t wait to hear all the wonderful stories.
Safe travels home!!
XO
Francine
Posted by: Francine on 1/28/2024 at 2:00 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
It was another relatively slow day at 14,000’ Camp. As promised, there were some strong gusts that shook the tents last night into this morning, but the wind settled, and it continued to snow through most of the day. We did laps of camp, socialized, laughed about the army barracks of RMI tents that are now up here as we have four RMI Expedition Teams at 14,000’ camp. One climber asked for street signs, since he got confused, took a wrong turn, and tried to enter the wrong tent.
The team got a solid Start on an igloo, and a couple of folks in camp got rad new haircuts designed for speed. The forecast is giving us some hope that this weekend will give us a chance. We will be up early tomorrow to look uphill and see if things look good enough to launch. If so, our summit push will start.
RMI Guides Pete VanDeventer, Henry Coppolillo, Tatum Whatford and Team
Watching the weather and crossing fingers and everything else for good news! Can’t wait to hear about the whole grand adventure!
Posted by: Chris's Mom on 5/27/2023 at 4:07 pm
Be safe we love you Brian Goltry
Posted by: Lettie Kirk Goltry on 5/27/2023 at 11:58 am
Keep us updated!! Climb Strong Kevin!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 5/22/2023 at 3:33 am
Love the updates! Such an epic adventure!! Cheering you all on from Seattle!
Posted by: Mary Upton on 5/21/2023 at 10:34 pm
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