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As I write this Garrett is cooking dinner, which smells great, so our stoke score will get to 8 points! Hot drinks are ready so we will be sending a new dispatch tomorrow during our well deserved rest day at Camp 1.
Gabi and the RMI Aconcagua expedition
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 9:44 pm PT
As expected, the weather was still a little "off" today, with lots of cloud and some wind up high, but it was definitely improving. We took it easy this morning but got in a training session in the afternoon, reviewing techniques we hope to employ tomorrow when we go for a carry, attempting to put supplies at 16,200 ft. This evening, some of the high cloud finally cleared out and the team got to see mountains Hunter and Foraker along with a magnificent view straight up at Denali.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Hey Dustin And Dave,
Hopefully those clear skies come down by you guys and your team!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/28/2023 at 3:39 am
We had an amazing night to climb the highest peak in Mexico, 18,491’. The skies were clear, near full moon and warm air in the first 2 hours out of Piedra Grande Hut.
By the time we got done meandering through the labyrinth there was a cold breeze and the temps dropped as we neared the toe of the Jamapa Glacier that dominates Pico de Orizaba’s Northside. The Team got their crampons on and up we went for what seemed like forever. The climbing is similar to Rainier’s glaciers. There had been some new snow in the last 10 days and a rain event that was proceeded by a lot of wind and a cold front. The result was a thick ice crust on the lower glacier. The guides had begun talking about turning the climb due to the inability to arrest a fall in these conditions if they persisted in the steeper slopes. Fortunately the snow softened and the team reached the summit around 8:15 am.
During the descent the clouds came in and we descended to the hut. With wet clouds rolling through camp and temperatures dropping we loaded up and road down the bumpy road to Senior Reyes’ climbing hostel. Beers, showers, beers, food, packing and sleeping in that order gets us to the airport tomorrow afternoon. It’s been a fantastic Mexico Volcanoes trip with a great group of climbers.
RMI Guides Mike King & Dustin Wittmier
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Posted by: Kel Rossiter, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Just want to acknowledge the great experience we had with our RMI guides. Zeb, Christina and Nick were absolute aces guiding us to the top. They were spot on from the orientation, training and especially through the climb. I can’t imagine a better team and thank them for a great experience. Hope we can all meet up again…
Tom
Posted by: Tom on 7/1/2014 at 5:08 pm
Yay, Daddy! Did you have fun?
Love, Lilia and Nina
Posted by: Nina and Lilia on 6/21/2014 at 10:25 am
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Susan - you look like you love swinging bridges!
Posted by: Love the pictures, thanks on 3/25/2014 at 1:50 pm
Hi Liz and SUsan!! Imaging you and your Gutsy experience. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Sending you lots of energy and positive thoughts!! XOXO
Posted by: connie black on 3/24/2014 at 12:49 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
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Wow! Looks like a great adventure! Happy New Year Bill Dorn!
Posted by: Marshall Woodford on 12/29/2013 at 9:57 pm
for Bill Dorn: Had a wonderful Christmas with Mom in Lakeland - so glad we can ‘join’ you on this adventure! Love, Carol, Bill, Rita, Boone & Maggie
Posted by: Carol Barnes on 12/26/2013 at 10:07 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Mike King, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 9,000'
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Hi Cin. I hope your having a great time! The pictures are awesome! Were enjoying following your expedition. Fingers crossed for good weather.
P.S., I climbed Pine Knob today. I’m very tired! LOL :)
Posted by: Stacy on 12/28/2013 at 11:27 am
Thanks for the call, it made our day! Hope the singing didn’t send you over the edge!! Praying for you each day! Merry Christmas!! Love, Sis
Posted by: Mary Fletcher on 12/25/2013 at 6:45 am
Chambos,
Call when you get there! : )
Posted by: Jordo on 8/25/2013 at 4:18 am
Hello Bruce, Michael, Katie, Jess and Chris…. and congratulations!!! We have been following closely knowing there is a 7 hour difference. You’re not missing anything here. Have a safe trek down. Cant wait to see that view from the summit. Get a small rock from the mountain as a paperweight. Love you all. Mom
Posted by: Joyce on 8/24/2013 at 8:10 pm
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