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Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
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Posted by: Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Enjoy every minute. Stay safe and know we are all thinking of you. Joan
Posted by: Joan on 7/14/2013 at 3:30 pm
anxiously awaiting an update and wishing you all the best
Posted by: Paula Hall on 7/14/2013 at 6:59 am
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Categories: Mount Rainier
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett, Avery Stolte, Layne Peters, Tate Hughes, Nina Bridges, Julian Kral, David Rathbun
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 17 - 20 led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier and Mike Bennett reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams delayed their departure from Camp Muir a bit due to the colder tempertures, with a 2 am departure, they reached the summit around 8 am. They enjoyed some time on the summit before turning around and retracing their steps. Once back at Camp Muir the team will repack and continue their descent to Paradise.
Nice work team!
Awesome Dustin!!!
Very Cool Pictures!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 8/21/2025 at 3:45 am
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Hola friends and family!
We have a rest day in Puebla - yay! The day started without any alarms and that was something we were all excited about. Everyone leisurely made their way to breakfast sometime after 9:00 am.
We all sat there together reminiscing on the trip so far - our good luck with weather, the challenge of both climbs, how many dogs we’ve accidentally fallen in love with, etc.
We kept refilling our coffees and green juice; sipping and chatting for nearly two hours. It was a lovely and relaxed time.
But that’s where the relaxing ended for this crew as they opted for a more “active” rest day. Everyone took off to enjoy as much of the city as possible and lead by Vanessa (who had done all her Puebla research) they saw over nine different sights and interesting spots in town. From art galleries to Mezcal tasting to historical sites, they never stopped walking.
It was so fun at dinner to hear about what treasures people found and how we all spent our day.
We quickly marched back to the hotel for some last minute packing before we have an early start tomorrow to Pico de Orizaba.
RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Josh Geiser and Los Chivos
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Mexico's Volcanoes February 22, 2025
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Buen Dia!
We woke up to our final breakfast on the mountain, one more time we put our hiking shoes back on and bid farewell to Jimmy and Daniela - the amazing Grajales team at our last camp.
The wind stayed at our backs as we descended the final 8 miles of the Vacas Valley. Today, the conversation was flowing - more air, full bellies! We saw lots of lizards and butterflies and even a couple mice scurrying across the trail. Signs of life reminding us we are no longer at high altitude.
With ample amounts of dust and dirt embedded in our clothes, we made it to Punta de Vacas. The place we started 2 weeks ago. We took one final group picture and headed to Penitentes to grab our duffel bags.
Before we knew it, we were on the van headed back to Mendoza! But not without a stop for empanadas along the way.
What an end to an amazing trip! We’re all safely back in the comforts of the Diplomatic Hotel - hot showers, pool time, rest and recuperation is on the agenda before we all fly back home.
Thank you for following along!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel
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Aconcagua Expedition January 18, 2025
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 7:19 pm PT
Our night of snow storms was briefly broken by clear skies and stunning views, at least for the 2am night owls. By 7, back to snow and low visibility, thus another rest day.
The team finally woke at a leisurely 8am, and gathered in the cook tent for an extraordinary breakfast. Hard at work, our tireless guides had put together pan-fried breakfast burritos that would give any cafe a run for its money. No cap. Seth may consider an alternate career as Chipotle’s chief burrito roller. Sated and happy, the group later headed out during a brief weather interlude to practice crampon skills. The next days of the climb will necessitate these on the steeper and icier terrain. With no one stabbed or stepped on, the outing was considered a success. Relaxation ensured the remainder of the afternoon as movies were watched, books were read, and an unlikely duet belted out classics by The Who.
We are well rested and ready to hopefully cache just past Windy Corner tomorrow, and continue our journey upwards.
RMI climber Alex Smith
Safe travels moving upward!
Posted by: Jenni on 6/22/2023 at 11:49 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Julian… AMAZING!!!
Nice work pulling it up to 17K on the big wall and fixed lines.
The photo back down at The Edge in 14 camp is spectacular. Happy that you and your team that have amazing weather. Saturday looks like it might dump metres of snow again, but then you’ll be back in the clear. Best of luck!!! Stay safe.
Stephen
Posted by: Stephen Wright on 6/28/2017 at 11:03 am
What kind of pose did you strike Gloria!
Posted by: Michelle Weekly on 6/28/2017 at 1:11 am
Following you closely.stay safe. Moose ratty
Posted by: Bet Hurdle on 2/15/2014 at 7:30 pm
Good morning Brenda, hope the weather is better for you and team 7 today. Have a great day the Jay and I are ready for our Dailey Run,she still wonders where you are! Love you, Richie & Sea Jay xxxxxxoooooxxx
Posted by: Richie larscheid on 2/15/2014 at 6:16 am
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