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Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,000'
Our warmup stretch is coming to an end as we head to the Cayambe today. It takes a handful of days acclimatizing in cities and shorter day hikes before it makes sense to be sleeping above 15,000' at the Cayambe hut. All members of the team completed both acclimatization hiked, Rucu Pichincha (15,354') and Cerro Fuya Fuya (14,039'), in good style.
After a quiet night at the quaint La Casa Sol we are now at the Otavalo Market. People choose from a variety of activities here: souvenir shopping, a visit to the pharmacy or for myself enjoying an affogato in my favorite coffee shop.
Thank you for following along and look for updates from us in the coming days. Tomorrow is skills training on the glacier and the following night we will make our summit attempt on Cayambe!
RMI Guides Dustin, Henry & Team
Posted by: Nick Scott, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Today we left the low elevation sanctuary of Mendoza and began our trip into the mountains. Our first stop? The town of Penitentes where we began the process of packing all of our gear and food for the length of our expedition. Not a small feat by any means. After the bags were packed and weighed for the mules, we enjoyed our last group dinner inside a permanent structure for the next two weeks. Tomorrow our trek to basecamp begins and along with it, our adventure.
Very PROUD of all you men and miss you. How do you eat a elephant ? One bite at a time! Lol
Miss you Daryl
Posted by: Katie on 1/22/2020 at 4:05 pm
Posted by: Zeb Blais, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
What An amazing view and even more amazing accomplishment!! Congratulations to the team! Shar I knew you could do it! We’re so proud of you
Posted by: Tina on 6/20/2018 at 2:47 pm
Wow! this must be one of the most demanding activities one can undertake…both physically and mentally…Congrats to all on your courage and determination.
(So proud of you Shar! You rock!)
Posted by: Alex & Suzi Mikaelian on 6/20/2018 at 2:28 pm
Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
I can’t wait to hear the stories. What a great adventure.
Posted by: Tom Pattinson on 6/21/2018 at 2:27 pm
Congratulations Alden and the team! Unbelievable. Now rest up (and get warm).
Posted by: Carolyn Monaco on 6/11/2018 at 5:46 pm
Posted by: Lindsay Mann, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Woooo! Proud of all of you, the whole team! What an experience! Can’t wait to see pictures. Luv u Hannah! And amazed and inspired by what you guys did.
Posted by: Danielle on 6/11/2014 at 4:00 am
Fantastic job David. So happy for you:)
Love ya Buddy.
Dad
Posted by: Glenn Sedjo on 6/10/2014 at 5:58 pm
On The Map
Hello Monica,
The girls and I along with the 6 am crowd are wishing you good luck and a Merry Christmas! Courtney set 2 state records and qualified for nationals! Can’t hardly wait to see all of the exciting posts as your team moves forward.
God Bless you one and all,
Jim
Posted by: Jim Gentle on 12/23/2013 at 2:02 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Daybreak in Thame was stunning. Since it clouded up yesterday before we came into town, we didn’t get a chance to see our surroundings until today. There was a lot to see, as it turned out. Gigantic rock walls and hanging glaciers and fluted, delicate ridges. We managed to swallow our coffee while watching the light come up and we got walking by 8:00 am as usual. We worked our way up the Bhote Koshi River in a broad but steep sided valley. The walking was pretty easy for the early going but as the hours wore on thing got tougher due to altitude and steadier climbing. We stopped for tea along the way and rested, of course, but it all made for a good workout. Basically five hours of tracking up through rock walled yak pastures. We gained 2000 feet of vertical as the clouds did their usual thing, rolling in at midday. It was a relief to get in to Lungdhen (just over 14,300 ft) before the thick and cool fog took over. We’ll spend two nights here at the Kongde View Lodge for acclimatization.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
May 15, 2021 - 7:26 pm PT
Our team had another big day today, moving camp from 7,800' to 11,200'. The weather was beautiful; the morning was nice and cool and the afternoon was hot and we couldn't buy a breeze. It took us 6 1/2 hours to make the move today, and another few hours of work to establish camp. We got our camp established with enough time for an afternoon nap for everyone while the guides melted snow to replenish water bottles.
Tomorrow we'll have a leisurely morning and head back down hill to retrieve the cache that we left at 10,000' yesterday. Weather permitting it should be a light workload tomorrow and we will able to get some good rest.
RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team
Praying for safety, health, strength and ideal weather. Enjoy the boundless beauty and have FUN!
Posted by: Julie Morris on 5/16/2021 at 8:09 am
Posted by: Robby Young, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 10,000'
Robby, Steve and everyone in Peru and US who helped to make this adventure such an incredible success THANK YOU on behalf of Hilda’s family
Posted by: Martina Kalusova on 7/15/2017 at 8:46 am
Wishing you all a successful and safe climb. Especially a certain member of the team.
Posted by: John (Dad) on 1/15/2023 at 5:40 am
You’re doing great, team!
Posted by: Andrew on 1/14/2023 at 10:20 am
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