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Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Reach Barafu High Camp

August 12, 2023

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

We are at high camp!

Barafu -which means ice in Swahili. We got here nice and early, just after 11 AM. It only took about three hours to gain the two thousand vertical feet from Karanga Camp. The team came in smiling and all together and excited to finally be here, in place for a summit bid. The day ended up a little cloudy, with a snowflake or two in the air but that hasn’t bothered us. Benson treated us to a nice lunch and then we sat down with Naiman -our lead guide- to talk in detail about the summit and how we’ll prepare for it.

We are resting and organizing this afternoon, getting used to the altitude and catching up on our hydration. An early dinner is in order -Spaghetti at 5:30- and then we’re going into the tents for a rest. It will be an Alpine start; we aim to be walking at midnight.

Wish us a little luck, please.

Best Regards,

RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team

Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Fly to Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier

May 13, 2021

Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,300'

Wednesday, May, 12, 2021 - 10:04 pm PT

We got a break in the weather this afternoon and were able to fly in to Basecamp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. Camp is all set up and we have starting sorting out equipment for (hopefully) moving up glacier to the base of Ski Hill tomorrow. It was warm and sunny here today, although a cloud has settled in now and it's snowing lightly. We'll touch base again tomorrow as we start our long adventure of living on a glacier.

RMI Guide Mike Walter

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team | Last Stop, St. Petersburg

July 29, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Well the team has arrived in beautiful St. Petersburg. It was a long day of travel: three-hour bus ride followed by a three-hour flight. It's warm here and the sun doesn't set until nearly 11pm. We went on a short walk to stretch the legs and had a wonderful dinner at a great little cafe nearby. Everyone is doing well and looking forward to exploring the city tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

Mt. McKinley: Nugent & Team Fly on to the Kahiltna Glacier!

May 19, 2013

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,300'

Hey everybody, checking in from the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier where we are settled into Basecamp after a day of exciting weather. We woke this morning in Talkeetna to a couple inches of new snow on the ground and thought it was going to be another day of waiting around for flyable weather. But when I checked in with K2 at 8:00 they said it was actually clear at Basecamp and that as soon as the snow showers in town stopped we'd potentially be on our way. Well, the clouds broke around noon and our intrepid crew loaded up onto a pair of otters and headed for the Alaska Range. Clouds enroute nearly forced us to turn around but our pilots were able to make it happen and delivered us safely to the Southeast Fork. Some unfortunate planes were forced to turn around after the runway shutdown because of a bank of clouds that rolled in soon after our arrival. These folks eventually made it in later on in the evening when everything cleared up. The views here are breathtaking, if a little humbling. Wish us luck as we head out on the route first thing tomorrow! RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Expedition Skills Seminar - Ecuador: Weather Delays Move to High Hut

January 7, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom, Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 15,300'

Hola amigos: The last few nights have been a bit windy to say the least and the rattling of the windows has been soothing to some of us, and not so much for others. So we've had a few traditional siestas during the day. Our plan was to move up to a higher camp today, but due to weather and acclimatization we have decided to spend one more night here in the cozy hut. Thankfully Adam greeted the team with plenty of pancakes and coffee this morning, which helped start the day. We then headed out to do some training not far from the hut and did a short hike to get a better look at our route. A number of climbers arrived today and are planning on climbing Cayambe tonight, which is good news for us. Hopefully they will be successful and kick in a good trail to help us out. Other than that all is well here at just over 15'000'. Everyone is happy and hungry and looking forward to dinner. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

Mt. Rainier: September 19th Update

September 19, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,300'

The Four Day Summit Climb September 16 - 19 led by RMI Guides J.J. Justman and Pete Van Deventer were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams aborted their summit attempt at approximately 11,300' due to heavy winds and poor climbing conditions. The teams returned safely to Camp Muir at 7:30 a.m. PT. They began their descent to Paradise at 9:00 a.m. PT. Conditions on the Muir Snowfield are making it necessary for the team to wear crampons below Camp Muir. Congratulations on a safe climb!

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Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

July 17, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 14 - 17 led by Jason Thompson and Walter Hailes were forced to turn around today at 13,200'. The team encountered strong winds and poor visibility. It has also been snowing heavily. The team will descend to Camp Muir to re-pack and re-fuel before continuing their descent to Paradise.

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Ecuador: Team on Cotopaxi Ready for Summit Attempt

June 29, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 16,000'

Hello, this is Mike Walter calling from the Cotopaxi hut on Wednesday afternoon. Everything is awesome up here. We are enjoying some soup this afternoon up here in the hut. The weather looks good, some clouds have rolled in this afternoon but the past few days have been beautiful and we are enjoying beautiful views. We are getting set for an early dinner and we’ll go to bed early in preparation for our alpine start. So, we will plan to touch base with you tomorrow and will hopefully be calling you from the summit of Cotopaxi if all goes well. Everyone is doing well and we’ll talk to you soon. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Reaches Summit!

June 30, 2023

Posted by: Mike Walter, Henry Coppolillo

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Henry Coppolillo reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Mike Walter reported moderate winds, clear skies and a solid climbing on their way to the top. The team is on the descent, and will be celebrating with cold beverages and at Rainier Basecamp by the early afternoon.

Congratulations Team!

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