Our team got busy with getting ready today. We met after breakfast in the garden-like compound of our hotel -Rivertrees. The huge fig trees along the Usa River throw plenty of shade and make for a fine playground for various troupes of monkeys. Our meeting delved into the particulars of how the climb on Kilimanjaro will flow and just how we will prepare for it. The team then dispersed to their rooms for gear checks and ultimately packing and weigh-ins. The afternoon was spent in this way, and with a few naps and cups of tea in the garden thrown in. Having mostly come from the west coast of North America, our gang is thoroughly jet-lagged. It was exciting in the evening to greet Brent Okita and his successful team of Kili climbers as they returned to the hotel. We then enjoyed our dinner -the last before the big event- while on the other side of the dining area, they enjoyed theirs as a victory dinner.
Dave D and team…hope all is continuing to go great on the climb! Each day is sure to bring much excitement on how far you have come! Praying for God’s protection each day! Love and Blessings, Bev
Posted by: Bev Kittleson on 8/11/2023 at 6:56 am
Looks like a fantastic group. We are all cheering you on Allison from OFW.❣️❣️ Chris is so proud of you
Friday, July 13, 2018 - 8:07 PM PT
Greetings!
Today, around 7:45am, your ESS-Peru Team was standing on top of Pisco Oeste! Due to weather yesterday, we made the climb from Base Camp at 15,200’ rather than moving camp higher on the mountain. The ‘audible’ paid off, and we were lucky to spend most of our 12-hour day of climbing under clear skies! The views from Pisco are famous in the Cordillera Blanca, as you’re surrounded on all sides by some of the highest mountains in the range. We spent a good while on the summit today, just below 19,000’, enjoying our last summit of the trip to its fullest. The climbing was superb to boot. The unsettled weather over the past few days laid down a fresh coat of light snow throughout the range. What a treat it was to break trail above 18,000’! After our climb, most of us settled into our tents all afternoon, recovering from our long day. Tomorrow, the comforts of city living await in Huaraz. We’ll send pics when we arrive! Until then, buenos noches.
RMI Guides Robby Young, Alan Davis, William, and Peru Team ‘Cuy’
We are back safe and sound in Kathmandu.
Everyone is enjoying the comforts here at the Yak & Yeti Hotel, a long hot shower, good food, and the warm temperatures.
It's been one amazing adventure with a great team and it will be sad to say goodbye, but we are all looking forward to getting back home to our loved ones.
Thanks for following.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
Greetings from St. Petersburg, Russia. This has been one of the two days without rain on the trip and we are psyched! We really had a great tour of the city with our local guide Tatiana. We visited St. Issac's cathedral, Peter and Paul's cathedral and fortress, and the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Tomorrow we'll be touring the Hermitage museum and then taking an evening canal tour for the last day of the trip.
Here's a photo from St Issac's.
RMI Guide Seth Waterfall
James and Pete…Different kind of summit…Did prez ask to meet the famous mountaineers - you and crew ?...Enjoy the sights…Best Waltero
Posted by: Walter on 9/6/2013 at 5:27 am
Janet & Peter, Random says 4 hooves up for the summit tomorrow! Resting and relaxing at home, Gretchen says “I could have done the 1st 17 miles with you!” We are hoping the weather will be perfect and that you have a great climb to the top. Cheers!!!
Pat & Jeanne
The Four Day Summit Climbs August 7 - 10 led by Billy Nugent and Jason Thompson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning! The teams were beginning their descent from the crater rim shortly after 7 a.m. PT. They reported a beautiful day on the mountain with warm temperatures, light winds and clear skies.
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons also reached the summit today led by Linden Mallory.
Congratulations to today's summit teams!
Mark Tucker here at Basecamp in my down pants because it is a cold one tonight. Yesterday was very windy at base and likewise up at Camp Two. We have minimal staff at Camp Two and to lose tents and equipment up there, could be a big set back for the expedition. Lucky for us the report from above is that all is well. Over the years through trial and error, we have come up with a standard of equipment that will stand up to the extreme conditions higher up the mountain (most of the time). Right now wind is not our friend. With the team finished with its rotations up high, and getting toward the end of this rest cycle, its time to go for the summit! We wish. Unfortunately the jet stream is parked over or near enough to Everest that the thought is to wait a few more days before heading uphill. We are looking at weather forecasting models that help us make a smart decision when factoring all the relevant concerns to come up with the greatest chance of a safe and successful summit.
We really love it here, but you can only have so much of a good thing. As soon as possible we will get it done and start our journey back to the home land.
Good morning, this is RMI Guide Eric Frank checking in from the summit of Alpamayo. It's just before noon here in Peru. We had a pretty amazing climb today. Woke up to gorgeous weather, clear skies. Everyone made it to the top. We are just about to start rappelling down. We will leave a message and let you know we got down safely. Thanks for following along. Bye.
Update: July 10, 2014 2:21 PM PT
The team is back at high camp safe and sound. They are packing up to head down to base camp and are looking forward to an amazing meal prepared by their base camp cook.
RMI Guide Eric Frank
RMI Guide Eric Frank calls in from the Alpamayo summit!
The Four Day Summit Climb Teams for June 5 - 8, 2014 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 7 am today. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall checked in from the crater rim. The teams are enjoying clear skies and cool temperatures during their time on top today. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise and return to Rainier Base Camp later today.
Congratulations to today's teams!
It was another long day here in Russia, but the team has finally arrived in beautiful St. Petersburg. We spent most of the day traveling and have just finished the day with a wonderful Indian meal and a nice stroll to stretch the legs.
Everyone is doing great and we are looking forward to taking in the sights tomorrow.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
Our Five Day Summit climb led by Seth Waterfall made a successful sunset summit of Mt. Rainier last night and are now resting back at Camp Muir. Our Four Day Summit climb led by Adam Knoff made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The Four Day team was 100% to the top. Both teams had clear skies and light winds.
Congratulations to today's teams!
Dave D and team…hope all is continuing to go great on the climb! Each day is sure to bring much excitement on how far you have come! Praying for God’s protection each day! Love and Blessings, Bev
Posted by: Bev Kittleson on 8/11/2023 at 6:56 am
Looks like a fantastic group. We are all cheering you on Allison from OFW.❣️❣️ Chris is so proud of you
Posted by: Janet on 8/9/2023 at 5:56 am
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