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Hello JY! So excited for you and your team. Lifting all of you up in prayer. Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey!
Posted by: Nancy Rickerson on 6/7/2011 at 2:35 pm
Glad y’all are all together again and getting in some climbing. Stay warm and safe and have loads of fun!
Posted by: Barbarina Sprinkle on 6/6/2011 at 8:39 pm
Howdy everyone back home,
All is well in Tanzania. We’ve had great weather and the team is humming along really well.
We hit the trail just after 8 am and hiked for an hour before taking our usual 15 minute break, then back on the trail for another hour and so on. All total today we hiked for just over 6 hours before reaching Barranco camp. Our gracious Kilimanjaro porters have been working very hard and we arrive once again to a camp set up and ready for us.
Along the way we passed around the famous Lava Tower reaching just over 15,000' setting new altitude records for many. We also passed by many of the giant groundsels and towering Senecio trees that made us feel as if we were in some crazy Dr. Suess story.
The team is in good spirits and doing great.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
Climb Lacey Climb!!! :)
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 9/22/2023 at 3:13 am
Looks like it’s getting chilly! What temps are you seeing?
Posted by: Patti Tito on 9/21/2023 at 7:37 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hello everyone
We spent yesterday and this morning touring Tarangire National Park which is home to many elephants, in fact, it has more per square kilometer than any place on earth and it didn’t disappoint. There were plenty of other animals as usual, and we got pretty close to a few lions, which was amazing. We also managed to see a leopard and a Pearl Spotted Owlet, which were some of the highlights.
We ended our day at a remote and off grid camp within the National Park and surrounded by wildlife. The camp has screened in rooms that allow the night sounds of Africa in.
It's been a memorable experience for everyone and great friendships forged. But finally it's time to return home to our families.
Thanks for following
Casey and the Safari crew!
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
The conclusion of a climbing trip is always a bittersweet affair. We're looking forward to getting back home to loved ones, yet we're sad to end a great adventure with some new friends.
Our last day saw the group split up with Mike and Heidi flying out from an airstrip near our lodge in the park and the Corcorans needing to beat feet for an early flight home. Plenty of animals were seen on this half-day safari, with Mike and Heidi seeing another leopard! Our day rooms at our nice hotel back in Arusha were key for us to be washed and rested for our long flights home.
As I reflect on this trip from the modern Schiltpol Airport in Amsterdam I'm reminded why we do this stuff. Cool adventures, physical challenges of the type 2 fun variety, and most importantly, climbing (and safari-ing) with a special group of folks that I look forward to doing stuff within the future.
Thanks for reading these posts. See you in the mountains!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
Makes my day!
Thanks for the vicarious thrills!
Posted by: John Buckett on 8/13/2023 at 6:21 am
Our Ecuador Volcanoes team is pleased to announce that we reached the summit of Cayambe, Ecuador’s third highest peak, this morning at 9:30 am.
Unfortunately we were dealt a messy hand fist thing when an electrical storm descended onto our team at 15,800 feet. With axes, ski poles and any other metal object literally glowing from the static electricity, we had no choice but to retrace our hour long start and return to the hut. With hopes almost dashed, I suggested a second round but the caveat was we needed to move fast and efficiently putting high demands on those willing. With a long stretch already under our belts, only three climbers opted to try again. Through a full white out, many crevasses, tired legs and burning lungs, all three made it to the top! No matter who went and who didn’t, everyone made the right call.
After a long drive back to town and a great late lunch we are all headed towards a rest day. We are all healthy and in good spirits. stay tuned for tomorrow’s rest day excitement.
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier, Adam Knoff and Team.
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I can’t imagine being in an electrical storm at 15,800 feet let alone having to retrace your steps back to the hut. Whether you tried to make the summit again or not…I wish I could shake the hand of each and every one of you and tell you all to continue to believe in the greatness you have within you!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!!! Sounds like a fun rest day is in store. ENJOY!!!
LUMTA 1TF : )
Posted by: Geri Kuehn on 1/28/2020 at 9:58 am
Congrats on another summit!! Safety first for all of these mts! Enjoy your day. Looking forward to more news.
Posted by: Jane on 1/28/2020 at 4:30 am
Posted by: Tyler Reid
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Ski
Posted by: Brent Okita, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations to those Flatlanders from Mn. on summiting. Mission accomplished ! Thankful that
that the teams had good weather. And thanks to the guides Brent & Chase for what they do. Climb on.
Posted by: Mike Canfield on 6/11/2019 at 12:47 pm
Sorry I have been slacking. Was aiming for a daily hello from home. I missed sorry. Hope you guys are having a great trip. Can’t wait dr you to get back so we can hear all the stories. Happy hiking!
Posted by: Martha on 1/5/2014 at 1:19 pm
Safe climbing as the team gets closer to the summit!
Go team go!
Matilde
Posted by: matilde on 1/4/2014 at 6:14 am
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