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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Sam Marjerison, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Thursday, June 22. 2023 10:57 PM PDT
There were signs of improvement - or simply a change in the weather. It was still snowing a little and blowing a little, but it wasn't all that cold. We watched clouds and wind for a while, then pulled the trigger.
We set out from 11,000’ Camp at 11 AM and made fine progress up Motorcycle and Squirrel Hills. The Polo Field put up a little resistance, we had to break trail through new snow to reach Windy Corner at 13,200 ft. The clouds denied us the big views. But we were excited to see Denali's South Peak and the West Buttress as we came around the corner and reached our 13,500’ goal for the day. We cached gear and got moving downhill with lighter packs, pulling back into 11,000’ Camp by 6 PM.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn and Team
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 11,300'
Good evening/ good morning,
Today we had an active rest. A later breakfast allowed for a casual morning full of coffee and milk tea. We sipped on our hot drinks while the sun thawed out the town. Warmed by the sun we took off on a hike uphill to the Everest View Hotel. Unfortunately for us our view was clouds. Even with the lack of mountainous views, it was still pretty and beneficial to go on the hike. Our legs and lungs are getting stronger. In no time we will be at Everest Basecamp. Once back at our teahouse in Namche we all roamed the town for souvenirs and lattes. The lattes at Sherpa Barista taste like a cup of happiness. Tomorrow we will leave Namche for Deboche. One teahouse closer to Everest Basecamp. As for now we are going to enjoy our dinner together and our heated blankets (now that everyone knows about them hidden under the mattress).
Goodnight on our side of the world,
RMI Guides Hannah, Abby, and Team
Hello again everyone
The team had a really nice day here on Kilimanjaro today, waking to mostly clear skies with a nice view of the upper mountain and hiking in just a light cloud layer which help keep us cool.
We started the day waking at 6:30 to start packing up before moving into our dinning tent for a nice breakfast with porridge, fried eggs, toast, avocado and even some fresh fruit, and most importantly plenty of hot chocolate and coffee.
We hit the trail shortly after 7:30am to get a jump on some of the traffic and slowly made our way up the rocky trail with good views of Kilimanjaro above. The trail climbs up a ridge and eventually out of the trees and allows for some truly spectacular views of the valley below. The team hiked for a little more than 4 hours before reaching out next camp that sits on Shira Plateau, which is an ancient lava flow littered with obsidian.
The afternoon was spent relaxing around camp and enjoying nice conversation with the team.
Everyone is doing very well and looking forward to another good nights rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
On The Map
I check these blog updates almost daily! I know RMI and Rainier have a lot of climbs throughout the season but it would be interesting for sure to write maybe a bit more of the Rainier climbs. Maybe a great story from a guide or climber that was told. A crazy food that was brought up on the mountain. Ask the guides who are working the climb to share a bit more. It could be Steves 10th Rainier summit or another important summit for another guide on the team. Food for thought from a lover of climbing blogs. Thank you
Posted by: Darren Chromey on 8/7/2019 at 11:24 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations. We’ll done. We are sitting in a bar in Moscow with Putin, he wishes he could be with you guys. Dad
Posted by: Donald Norris on 9/21/2014 at 11:48 am
I’m so proud of you all!! What an accomplishment! I can’t wait to hear all of the details.
Posted by: Rina Norris on 9/21/2014 at 11:07 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Catherine, So proud of you and your taking on this wonderful adventure. Can’t wait to hear more about it.
Love, Poppy & Grandma
Posted by: Bill & Barbara Rack on 7/30/2014 at 8:06 pm
So proud of you!! 6:45am??? What’s up with that?? I miss you lots and can’t wait to see you so you can give me all the scoop on the trip. I love you!!
Posted by: Aunt Tina on 7/30/2014 at 9:10 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Wishing all of you great weather…it’s time to climb!
Posted by: Nick Spanakis on 5/31/2014 at 2:50 pm
Great photos, Solveig. Looks like great fun: Maybe even for our age group. The snow season is about over here.
Cheers, Joe
Posted by: joe Griffith on 4/1/2014 at 7:06 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Get it Dad!!! Wish I was climbing up there with you! Love you!
-Ezra
Posted by: Ezra on 2/8/2014 at 1:40 pm
Way to go Casey! Enjoy your adventure. We are thinking of you and praying that you get up and down the mountain safely and with incredible memories.
Posted by: Emelie Kallen on 2/8/2014 at 9:42 am
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Stan et al—Snow! I would love to see snow, right now! I hope you are not too bored and are able to read and rest! The scenery looks very nice. We are fine. Take care, love me
Posted by: Betsy on 6/26/2012 at 1:04 pm
We are watching and hoping for more sun and clear weather. Patience is a good thing…wish I had some but you are making great progress and soon you will summit! Love from your Vermont buddies.
Posted by: Helen and Mike Bridgewater on 6/26/2012 at 11:19 am
Shout out to Timothy Yazzie!
Posted by: Lenora on 1/23/2020 at 9:14 am
Casey! Good luck, from Kaki, Catherine and myself who so fondly remember 2017!
Posted by: Deborah Rutter on 1/23/2020 at 5:08 am
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