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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Reach the Top of North America!

June 29, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Taylor Bickford, Nikki Champion

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 20,310'

Friday, June 28, 2019 - 8:38 PM PT The wind last night was strong, but it tapered in the morning. And it was crystal clear. We left camp and tackled the Autobahn up to Denali Pass where we were finally greeted by sunlight. Then it was up past Zebra Rocks and into the Football Field. One last climb up Pig Hill and we were on the exposed, corniced summit ridge. Everyone from our team summited today. It was a beautiful and warm summit day with only a breath of wind. Ten hours round trip and we're back at camp getting ready to eat dinner. Tomorrow we'll bump down to 14K and play it by ear from there. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Congrats to Eric and the team on a job well done! Can’t wait for everyone to come down safely and warm up :)

Posted by: Savannah on 7/1/2019 at 10:59 am

Congratulations Eric and team!!! An amazing accomplishment!
With aloha,
The Schusters

Posted by: Annie on 6/30/2019 at 9:36 pm

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Vinson: Checking in from Camp 1

January 7, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 9,100'

Rest Day First off, my apologies at not getting a dispatch off last night. After downloading images to my netbook, I encountered some issues with both charging the computer and a corrupt driver for the satellite phone. Fortunately, I brought a backup laptop with me; unfortunately, that laptop had been left at Vinson Basecamp. So, last night from 10:30 PM until 2:30 AM, I had a nice journey back down to Basecamp to swap out laptops, pick up some additional gear, and head back to Low Camp. Not what I had in mind, but being out during the "night" was a great time, albeit a long one! __ Rest days are always nice. This morning we awoke leisurely, mainly because here at Low Camp we're in the shade from 3:00 AM until 11:30 AM while the sun is behind Vinson. As a result, the temperatures drop from reasonable and pleasant to painfully cold during those hours. It's best to stay inside. Seth and Caroline - after making another great breakfast - left to make an additional carry from Vinson Basecamp to Low Camp of some additional food and equipment. Meanwhile, the rest of us went about our day. Peter and Ben began with ice sculptures, carving a great First Ascent "A" out of the ice. Kent and I moved up the glacier to do some shooting with Ed. The highlight of the day was our journey up to a nearby Col which was part of the original route used by the 1966 first ascent team on Vinson. It was the common route until about 15 years ago. From Low Camp, a short, 30 minute walk leads to the Col, and immediately a stunning landscape is laid out ahead. An ocean of white, pockmarked by black-rock peaks, and bounded on one side by the giants of Shinn, Epperly, and Tyree. It is a stunning sight to behold, and one more of what will be many happy memories of this special land. - Jake Norton

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Reach Summit - 100% to the top!

January 28, 2024

Posted by: Casey Grom, Jess Wedel

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19, 340'

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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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

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Mt. Baker: Whatford & Team Summit via the Easton Glacier

August 1, 2023

Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Charlie Harrison

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 10,781'

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 6:00 pm PT

We woke up to a clear stary morning at Sandy Camp for our climb of the Easton Glacier. We had an all-star team of climbers that tagged the top around 10am this morning. We just got back to camp and we're enjoying some sunshine.

RMI Guide Tatum Whatford

Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Waiting at 11,000ft for Break in Weather

July 4, 2023

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:05 pm PT

It has been a windy snowy 24 hrs at 11,000ft. Not very pleasant to be outside of the tents for long. We are biding our time, waiting to make a break for it.

RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Acclimatize on the Ski Slopes of Cheget

July 16, 2019

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 7,500'

We had a nice relaxing start to the day with a traditional Russian breakfast of porridge, eggs and bread. We then made our way to the local ski lifts to help give us a jump start on our acclimatization hike. I didn't hear a single complaint about riding up 1,500' before we started our hike to nearly the top of a local peak called Cheget. It was a bit cloudy today so we didn’t have the amazing views that we had hoped for, but it was beautiful nonetheless. Normally we get to hike to the top of the peak but, being so close to the border with Georgia, the Russian military had the upper part closed to climbers. Regardless, we enjoyed the views and stretching our legs and lungs a bit.

After our hike we made back to town relatively quickly thanks to the ski lifts, where we had a hot lunch waiting on us. After lunch we dropped off our gear and made a quick stop to pick up a few extra items and did a little exploring on our own. We wrapped up the evening with another nice home cooked meal here provided by our ever so gracious local outfitter. RMI Guide Casey Grom and team

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Improve Camp Life at 14,000’

May 19, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

We woke from our first day at 14,000' camp to beautifully clear skies and stunning views of the West Buttress to our north and the rest of the Alaska Range to our south, punctuated by the other two massive peaks in the range, Mt. Hunter & Foraker. After a modest breakfast of granola and hot drinks, we headed back down hill to retrieve our cache, just shy of Windy Corner. That trip involved just over an hour of moving, so we're enjoying lots of rest the rest of the day. Besides resting, eating, and hydrating, were doing some chores around camp, like improving our kitchen/eating tent by digging it deeper and wider and buffing out the seating. We have a rest day planned for tomorrow. That usually means sleeping in and some form of bacon and eggs breakfast burritos for an extended brunch. We'll touch base again tomorrow. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Go Tom Mulvey from San Rafael Rotary! May the weather favor you the rest of the way too! You deserve an easy one this time.

Posted by: Paul Claeyssens on 5/20/2019 at 12:55 pm

The cream of the crop will rise to the top

Posted by: Chris Torney on 5/19/2019 at 9:39 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Beren and Team Make Carry to 9,600’ Camp

June 8, 2014

Posted by: Jake Beren, Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

Saturday, June 7th 10:36 PM PT Greetings from our home at 7,800' at the base of Ski Hill. Today we carried big loads up to 9,600' camp and made a cache. This allowed us to get in some mileage and take a day off the sleds. It also gives us a lighter move day tomorrow and every little bit helps! Just before dinner it started to snow and we retreated to tents to rest up for the upcoming day. Cross your fingers for clearing skies and we'll make the most of them. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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George, Don’t forget to look up and enjoy the view! Cyndi

Posted by: Cyndi on 6/9/2014 at 5:40 am

Jake…Hope you and the team are able to tag the summit…Godspeed…Thanks for your help on Rainier two Septembers ago…Waltero

Posted by: waltero glovedr on 6/9/2014 at 5:27 am

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Vinson Massif Expedition: Switcheroo at Vinson Base Camp

December 10, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,000'

The RMI Vinson teams traded places this evening. It was a day of wait-and-see as far as flying was concerned. High winds at Union Glacier, high winds in the intended flight path through the Ellsworth Mountains, and big winds that we could see on the upper slopes of Vinson. But things began to calm as the day went on and there was continued hope that the flight would happen before the day was out. I'd just sat down to dinner with group one at Vinson Base when news came that group two was in the air headed our way. Kara, Juan, Piotr, and Spencer packed fast and watched the ski equipped twin otter make a perfect uphill landing on the Branscomb. It was great to see Bill, Sarah, Fatima, and Larry emerge from the plane. The two teams mingled and compared notes as the plane was unloaded and reloaded. We were all happy to hear that team 2 was treated to such a fine time during their several days stay at Union. And I believe team 2 was relieved to see that team 1 had managed to come through a Vinson climb appearing happy and no worse for the wear. Then it was load up time and I said goodbye to team 1. We shared some wonderful times together. Rumor has it that there are Ilyushin flights scheduled as early as tomorrow, so perhaps they'll be luckier on their Antarctic exit than they were on their entrance. Team 2 bedded down for the night at VBC... Ready to climb. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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It’s great to hear that team 2 had an exciting plane trip and is now at Vinson Base. Have a great climb Larry.

Posted by: Mark on 12/11/2013 at 6:38 am

Enjoy Vinson! Hope the team has a great experience down there!
Love to Fatima,
Peter

Posted by: Peter Williamson on 12/11/2013 at 4:51 am

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Tyler Jones & Team move to 11,000’

June 8, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

What a day is all I can say. We awoke to great weather at 4 a.m. this morning with nice traveling temps. The team packed camp in good style and moved smoothly for just over four hours, arriving at 11,000' camp just after 10 a.m. We went right to work building our best and most deluxe camp yet including an enclosed mountain business station.... and and a posh house kitchen that tops a five star establishment. The team is climbing well, though a bit pooped this afternoon. All of us are in great spirits. We are hiding in the tents from the intense radiation on this blue bird day while catching up on hydration and rest. Tomorrow will bring us a short back carry to retrive our cache from yesterday which should disperse the lactic acid in our legs by helping us move some blood along with helping the crew further acclimate. Days like today are some of the best and most memorable in the mountains, and we're all excited to be sharing this experience together. Cheers from 11,000'! RMI Guide Tyler Jones & Team

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QUERIDO HIJO, INCREIBLE LA EXPERIENCIA QUE ESTAS PASANDO. POR FAVOR CUIDATE MUCHO. RECIBI TU CARTITA,
MUCHAS GRACIAS. YO TAMBIEN TE QUIERO MUCHO. CREO ERES
EL UNICO CUBANITO QUE HA HECHO ESTO. MUCHOS BESOS.

Posted by: CARMEN KEEGAN on 6/10/2011 at 2:18 pm

best of luck to all of your team. miss you josh. keeping Miss Sonia busy with my e mails!! Chopper is loving sleeping on the bed. Miss you, take care

Posted by: mommy on 6/10/2011 at 5:33 am

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