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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams Reach Summit

June 20, 2018

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Zeb Blais and Kel Rossiter led their Four Day Summit Climb June 17 - 20 teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Kel reported light winds for their climb and a beautiful morning on the mountain. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb Teams!

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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

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Mt. Rainier: June 17th Summit!

June 17, 2015

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall and the Five-Day Mount Rainier Summit Climb, along with Tyler Reid and the Four-Day Summit Climb reached the summit this morning. They enjoyed light winds and clear skies. The teams spent some time celebrating and enjoying the views before starting their descent at 8:10 a.m. Today marks Solveig's 100th summit of Mount Rainier! Congratulations!

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Solveig- Not sure if I had provided to you a link of the video created following our climb. Not sure if you remember, I raised money for a local non-profit.

http://www.epssecurity.com/community-events/hoodys-climb-a-feat-of-strength-in-support-of-our-community/

Have a safe ‘16.

Thanks for everything! Hoody

Posted by: David Hood on 3/6/2016 at 6:56 am

Hey, Robin and Phil and all… Hurrah!!

Posted by: Bill Decker on 6/18/2015 at 8:50 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 6th Update

July 6, 2014

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Summit! The Mount Rainier Four Day Summit Climb, led by Solveig Waterfall, reached the summit this morning. The weather was very warm and winds were between 15 and 30 mph. The team began their descent from the crater rim just before 7 a.m.

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Jay - Yay!!! I showed off your pictures today at work!! I cannot wait to hear all about your adventure. XOXO

Posted by: Lisa on 7/7/2014 at 12:52 pm

Solveig, Billy, and Nick! Thank you for the great adventure and your friendly yet superb professional support in reaching our goal to stay on the top of Mt. Rainier! It was unforgettable experience! My daughter Zina and I enjoyed every bit of it!

Posted by: Oleg on 7/7/2014 at 8:57 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 8th Teams Thwarted by Winds

September 8, 2013

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,700'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Billy Nugent and RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos reached 12,900’ before high winds forced them to turn around. The teams were at Ingraham Flats around 7 am this morning en route to Camp Muir. From there, they will refuel and prepare to descend back to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them back in Ashford this afternoon. Way to climb teams!

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Quinn & I are back in Atlanta and missing everybody! I am homesick for that beautiful mountain, even if she did kick us off. Would love to stay in touch with all of you, and maybe we can schedule another summit attempt! Also, I failed with camera duty and would love any pictures y’all may have to share. Email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Thanks to our wonderful RMI guides for a challenging and unforgettable experience.

Liz

Posted by: Liz Wiedemann on 9/9/2013 at 9:40 pm

Hey Billy and Elias,

You guys really did a great job and pulled off a very memorable climb. I definitely will not forget the sight of that ladder bridge blowing in the wind at 12,900 ever! Look forward to catching up with you guys again, good luck on your upcoming climbs!

All the Best,

Dave

Posted by: Dave Flahive on 9/9/2013 at 9:01 pm

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Mt. Elbrus: North Side Team Heads for St. Petersburg

September 4, 2013

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Seth here. We're all checked in for our flights to St. Petersburg. Today is our transfer day so there's not much to report. Everyone met up for coffee in the morning and the group had a down day while Pete and I cleaned and dried the tents and other gear. We'll be taking a red-eye to St. Pete's tonight and then we'll start touring the city tomorrow afternoon. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Mt. Rainier: August 18th Summit!

August 18, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 15 - 18 led by RMI Guide Leon Davis reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning! The teams reported cool temperatures, light winds and a great day on the mountain. They were beginning their descent from the crater rim at 7:45 a.m. PT. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise this afternoon. RMI Guide Casey Grom led the Five Day Emmons Glacier Climb to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. All of the team members reached the summit. The team will descend to Camp Schurman for their final night on the mountain. Congratulations to today's climbers!

Kilimanjaro: Martin & Team Enjoy Beautiful Views Trekking to Shira Camp

July 29, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,800'

Hello from New Shira Camp, We have just had a great day. Everybody slept well last night and we awoke to blue skies and a view of Kilimanjaro above us. Tea was served to us in the tents and followed by a bucket of warm washing water. We packed up camp in good time and hit the trail at 8:30 a.m.. The first stretch out of camp is fairly steep but we got immediately into a solid pace and climbed right up the first 1,000 feet of the day. A short stretch later and we were on top at a beautiful viewpoint. It is here that the actual size of the mountain can be seen for the first time since we started the trek nearly 6,000 feet below. Since the weather was perfect, we stopped an hour later for a long lunch break and ate until were stuffed. The elevation gain for the day was done this morning, so after lunch we only had to climb a few hundred vertical feet to gain the Shira Plateau. Then a short descent and we arrived in camp. We just finished our afternoon snack and are hanging out in the dining tent sharing stories of past travels and adventures. The whole team did great today and are all psyched for tomorrow's push to almost 15,000 feet. We would also like to give a big shout out to Sean. You are missed. Tomorrow we will check in from Barranco Camp. RMI Guide Jeff Martin and team

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Blue skies and a view of Kilimanjaro?! How magical…and Way, Way, Cool!

Bailey and I are thinking about you, wanted you to know that we are with you!

Posted by: L and Bailey on 7/29/2011 at 7:50 pm

Jeff paints a beautiful picture. So happy to read about your progress everybody. Keep on keepin’ on!
Rusty and Sara make sure you touch the roof of Africa for me when you reach the summit.
Eat, Pray, Climb! Slow down Sara, geez.

Posted by: Gummi Worm Man on 7/29/2011 at 5:20 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Cache Gear by Washburn’s Thumb

June 27, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

We began the day well before the direct sun was in 14,000' Camp, which made for a chilly start. After a delicious Cinnamon Toast Crunch and coffee breakfast we made our way uphill. The weather was not perfect, but Elias and I were sure that the morning sun would burn off some of the clouds and the winds were going to subside. We made our way kicking steps through deep snow up to the fixed lines that take us to the top of the West Buttress. Our goal was to keep going up to 17,000' Camp to cache some food and gear, but the deep snow and icy conditions on the fixed lines made travel a bit slower than was expected. We were very happy to cache below a beautiful, giant piece of granite called Washburn's Thumb at 16,770'. It will be very easy to pick up our cache from there on our move to 17,000' Camp. We made it back to camp in good style right about dinner time. Elias and I continue to be impressed by the climbers on this expedition. RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Hi Dad! Glad the weather improved a bit and your team is eating well :) Meera and Rina have been giving me updates from your calls. Things are going well here in the Hague, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Qaddafi yesterday. Good luck with the move to 17,000. I miss you!

Love,

Maya

Posted by: Maya on 6/29/2011 at 2:09 am

DAD HERE NOW. THINGS GOING GREAT. LEAVING THURSDAY. AVAILABLE ANYTIME. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Posted by: BCK on 6/28/2011 at 8:29 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Nugent and Team Move to 14,000’ Camp

May 19, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Hello to everybody following along! It's been a couple of days or so since we last checked in but we've been very busy. Yesterday we picked up camp at 11,200' and moved up to 14,200'. The weather was decent for our move but turned south as the evening progressed. We were very glad that we spent the time building walls to protect our tents because the National Park Service weather station recorded gusts to 55 mph last night! Today we back-carried the rest of our supplies from our cache at Windy Corner and spent the rest of the afternoon digging out an elaborate posh (cook tent) despite pretty bad weather (snow & wind). That's about it for now! Rest day tomorrow... RMI Guides Billy Nugent, Solveig Garhart and the crew Also: Drew would like to wish his brother a happy birthday!

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Hey Solveig!!!

Just wanted to say hello and we are thinking of you!! Hope the weather gets better and everything goes smoothly.. Dylan wanted me to tell you he says hello and give you kisses!! :) He is getting so big, can’t wait to skype next!!

wishing you and the team good luck and good weather!!!

LOVE YOU!!!!!

Posted by: Tove on 5/20/2011 at 3:21 pm

I look forward to reading your blog. Stay strong and enjoy!
Drew, I love you and was thinking of you a lot yesterday. Mom

Posted by: Shirl on 5/20/2011 at 2:59 pm

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June Summit on Cotopaxi

June 24, 2010

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 19,600 ft.

This morning we left for our summit attempt on Cotopaxi at 1:15 am. A starry night and a light breeze greeted us as we ascended the slopes above the climbers' hut. The weather stayed beautiful, and our team climbed strong. At 7:30 all of us stood on the 19,347 foot summit of Cotopaxi-six hours and fifteen minutes after starting. Climbing conditions were great, and summit views were vast; from southeast to northeast we could see all ten of the 5000+ meter volcanoes of Ecuador: Sangay, El Altar, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Carihuairazu, Iliniza north and south, Cayambe, and Antisana-and Cotopaxi was under our feet! After a half hour of rest and photos on the summit, we began our descent. The climbing conditions remained excellent and we arrived back at the climbers' hut by 10:00. We spent an hour or so at the hut, resting and rehydrating, before hiking 15 minutes down to our waiting vehicle. We are now at the Hacienda La Cienega, enjoying hot showers and delicious food. Congratulations to Robin, Sean, and Sherman on their successful ascent of Cotopaxi!

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