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Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 17,575'
Hello!
Today we spent a full day at Everest Base Camp. How cool is that!
After coffee and a big ‘ol breakfast everyone that wanted was able to take a hot shower. The sun was blasting and it was such a treat. The Lobuche climbing team met together to talk about our plan for the next few days while everyone else relaxed and took in the views. Before we knew it, it was lunch time!
Right after lunch we all headed into the lower Khumbu Icefall where the climbing team got to practice ascending and rappelling on the ice. Everyone did awesome and we are even more excited about the climb. We all headed back to camp to pack and prepare for our base camp departure before dinner.
Tomorrow, we will go our separate ways. The trekkers will head downhill and fly to Kathmandu, the Lobuche climbers will head to high camp. But tonight we cheered with one last cup of hot tea to this incredible adventure, the warmth of the Sherpa people inviting us into their lives and mountains, and to 12 strangers becoming new companions.
We are sending lots of love to our friends and family at home and can't wait to share more with you all soon.
RMI Guide Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison, and the base camp team.
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Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
The air must be chewy at that low altitude. The accomplishment with full saftety has all our admirations. here at the San Rafael Rotary Club
Posted by: Paul Claeyssens on 5/31/2019 at 1:20 am
Hi Piet, feather in your cap!!
Stay safe on the way down.
Posted by: Frik Botha on 5/30/2019 at 10:14 pm
On The Map
Great week at the beach. Hope you are staying warm, Courtney! We are thinking of you always. Love, mom
Posted by: Susan Allen on 12/14/2014 at 6:51 am
Diego (from Ecuador) says you have to try lechon or hornado if you get a chance!
Posted by: Liz Dean on 12/12/2014 at 12:28 pm
On The Map
Hi Will, We have been following your progress everyday and keeping the family informed. We are all rooting for you and your team. The pictures we have seen are incredible. Look forward to hearing all about the climb when you return. Keep up the good work! Love and prayers, Mom & Dad
Posted by: Pat & Bill Ivy on 6/17/2014 at 6:20 am
Jake- Maggie was excited to hear how much you miss her :)Hope the weather cooperates for you and the team, stay warm!
Posted by: Alan Wander on 6/16/2014 at 9:29 pm
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Safe travels everyone and enjoy. Looking forward to some great pictures, although I wish I was there in person. Don’t forget a bear souvenir for the best SIL ever.
Posted by: Amy johnson on 5/30/2014 at 9:10 pm
I hope you are enjoying this moment and soaking it all up. Cover yourself with mud and run around. It is good for the skin. Sending love from Girdwood. I will see you in a few weeks.
Posted by: Sarah Johnson on 5/30/2014 at 4:23 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,200'
JJ, Billy, Katrina, Steve, Lindsey and Brian(?) were AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for the expert instruction, professionalism, the laughs and most importantly for making sure we all were able to make it back home safely and in one piece. Best of luck to all of you.
Sincerely,
Two-timer(Roger) and Treadmill(Debbie)
P.S. Sheik Rules!!
Posted by: Roger and Debbie on 8/31/2013 at 12:03 pm
On The Map
we have been thinking of you and glad to hear all is fine. been warm here in CT and undoubtedly cold there - we’d both benefit from something in between. most important, take care and stay safe.
Posted by: david areson on 5/17/2013 at 10:51 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Nick Sinapius, Felipe Guarderas, Layne Peters, Hannah Billings, Brooks Ordway Smith, Matt Tucker, Matt Kelly
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
At 5:45 AM, under bluebird skies and in calm, clear, and beautiful conditions, the Four Day Climb team led by Brent Okita and Nick Sinapius reached the summit!
They’re already on the descent, making the most of this perfect alpine morning.
Huge congrats to the team for a strong and successful push!
Amazing accomplishment congratulations on summiting
See you all soon !!!
Posted by: Maria Pelikan on 7/5/2025 at 11:22 am
Congratulations Team Skopic & Pelikan! You rock!!!
Posted by: chris Skopic on 7/5/2025 at 11:01 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
So proud of you Stefan and all the team. Have enjoyed this blog so much. Knowing you have been safe and having a good trip has taken a lot of stress off everyone here at home. Can’t wait for you to get back so we can hear all the stories. See you soon friend.
Posted by: Martha on 1/15/2014 at 4:15 am
Thanks for the updates / following your groups amazing journey is so exciting - congrats to all. Special greetings for Jenell /
Posted by: Elena on 3/30/2024 at 5:34 am
Greetings from Sea Level!
Sending a Carolina Blue Aky greeting to the labouche team for a marvelous, safe, eye popping spectacular ascent and return.
Special call out to Pickleball Steve. We will sink in your honor tomorrow
Posted by: Joe Murphy on 3/29/2024 at 4:35 pm
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