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The mules are loaded up and we are ready to start the approach! Today we will walk to Pampa de Lenas and say goodbye to wheeled transit and trees. Every long journey begins somewhere and though we've been preparing for a long time, now it seems like we are actually beginning the climb. So long friends and family and stay tuned for the adventure to come. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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The Alaska season has begun! We all met yesterday at the airport and drove through Wasilla to pick up some food items to take on our seminar. After a great night in Talkeetna, we ate breakfast, and began organizing our equipment in preparation of flying on the glacier. I'm glad we were so prepared. After a pretty wintry day in Talkeetna, we received news that we are clear for takeoff! We are loading the plane now. There is always the possibility that the weather may turn and we'll be headed back to Talkeetna but for now, all systems are clear. Stay tuned... All best, RMI Guide Andres Marin and the Alaska Alpine Seminar.

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Hey, this is Linden calling with a dispatch from Chukung. We woke up this morning to an absolutely beautiful morning - one of the best of the trip. We had a pretty relaxed breakfast. After our long day yesterday, it was nice to sit in the sun and enjoy that second cup of coffee. We headed from Pheriche up the Imja Khola Valley and were surrounded by Ama Damblam, Nupste and Lhotse. Just up the valley is Island Peak and we were staring right at it. We checked into our tea house and had a relaxing afternoon. We spent some time parring down our gear for our climb. Tomorrow we are headed to Base Camp and plan to spend some time finishing up the last of our training. We will talk to you tomorrow from Island Peak Base Camp!

Hello friends, We spent the day hiking to over 15,000' on Elbrus to continue our acclimatization before our summit bid. Our plan is to spend the rest of today and most of tomorrow resting in preparation for Saturday's climb. The weather has been less than ideal with snow falling the last few days. Although there have not been spectacular views the team is psyched about the improving climbing conditions. Normally the route is very icy which makes for tough going and slightly more dangerous conditions. However, all the new snow has made easier and safer climbing. Everyone is doing well and we are looking forward to lounging around tomorrow.

Hello again everyone.

Yesterday the team made an executive decision and took advantage of the helicopters flying gear into base camp and hopped a ride from Gorak Shep to Namche. This short but scenic ride provided a spectacular view of the route and surrounding mountains as well as saved our legs from 20+ miles of hard hiking.

You would not believe how amazing 11,000 ft could feel after spending eight days above. But wow, it was delightful and the warmth was easily welcomed. We stayed the night and once again awoke to beautiful clear skies in Namche.

So today we finished the trek out to Lukla, where we started this journey after a nine hour hike. It was surreal to descend into the trees and see all of the flowers and rhododendrons that seemed to have come to life in just two weeks.

Everyone is doing great and refreshed after all the thick and humid air, and the super hot showers didn’t hurt either. We wrapped up the evening with dinner and handed out our tips to our amazing porters, and guides who worked incredibly hard to help us on this adventure. Without them it would be nearly impossible.

We are hoping for good weather tomorrow morning so we can catch our heli’s back to Kathmandu.

RMI Guide Casey Grom and the BC crew!

Friday May 31, 2024 7:16pm PDT

On Summit!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:55am PDT

Returned to 17,000' Camp safely at 10pm and planning to begin descent tomorrow morning.

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier & Team

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

It was a beautiful day here on Elbrus, not a cloud in the sky! We had a normal start to our day with breakfast in the hotel and then loaded up all our climbing gear and drove to the base of the ski lift where we rode not one, not two, but three gondolas to reach our new home for the next few days and happens to sit at just over 12,000ft. It's rather comfortable up here, as our outfitter has taken a few shipping containers and converted them into simple bunk rooms that sit atop some makeshift skis so they can be moved. Creative to say the least! Once we got settled into our new home we headed uphill on another acclimatizing hike and reached about 13,500ft before returning to camp where our wonderful cook Dasha had a nice hot lunch waiting for us. We spent the remaining of the afternoon relaxing, walking around and just enjoying the amazing view of the Caucasus mountain range. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

In the North Cascades of Washington, RMI Guide Jake Beren and team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys this morning. The team is back at high camp for the night and has been enjoying sunny, warm, and perfect weather. Congratulations Climbers!

June 15, 2014 - 11:35 pm PT Well, the weather keeps us down in from higher altitudes. Though a short window during this morning allowed us to venture out to one of the best view spots in all of the Alaska Range, The Edge of The World. We took pictures and told stories as the clouds came in and out, enjoying the company and scenery. But we'd like to give some personal shout outs from each of the folks here, so keep reading: Happy Father's Day Dad, Ken, and Frank! Love you guys! Nicole, Emma, and Baby Jake- love and miss you guys! Mom- I am warm and happy. You can sleep now :) all of my love! Aunt Marie and Uncle Kelly- thanks for the prayers! Houston Nicole, thanks for all of the comments! Wish you and Shaun were here. Have a great trip Wade! Thinking of everyone down there! -Jen Hope all is well at home, can't wait to catch up. Hopin for good weather as the clock is ticking. Happy Father's Day a little late. The views are great as is the food. Missing my little lady a lot. See u all soon. -jake Hi Oz, I love you and miss you. So happy and proud to be your father. See you soon. On this Father. Day at camp 14 I'm thinking of my father. When you were alive. you would say you didn't ever want to know when I climb McKinley. I'm so glad that you are my gaurding angel on this trip. Dave Johnson Happy father's Dad and Tommy! To all the other dads in my family! Love you all. Ty Happy Father's Day dad! Thinking of you from a frosty 14 camp, hope you're enjoying a sultry southern Sunday! Love, Garrett RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Garrett Stevens & Bryan Hendrick

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