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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Well well well. After a dusty walk downhill we have arrived back at basecamp, albeit a different basecamp on the other side of the mountain, we are back to the land of three course dinners, soda, wine, and real toilets (sort of). A welcome reward after our hardwork on the mountain the last few days.
I have said it before and I will say it again, while summits are great, my favorite part of these trips is seeing a group of individuals come together to create a family and work together towards a common goal. It has been an honor to work with this team and even sweeter that we were able to go 100% to the summit.
We will all be heading home with our heads held high knowing we accomplished what we set out to do.
That being said our adventure is not quite over. Tomorrow we will complete the 15 mile hike (downhill thankfully) back to civilization and end up back in Mendoza for a delicious closing dinner. We have negotiated a deal with the mules to get one more day of help carrying our gear which is greatly appreciated.
To everyone back at home who have been following and supporting our journey, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The support means more than you know, and you will be seeing us back stateside before long.
RMI Guide Michael Murray & Team
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Aconcagua Expedition January 12, 2024
Things went a little smoother today. Weather in Kathmandu was improved. There were still some clouds but no rain when we got to the airport at 6 AM. In no time at all we were getting on board the AStar B3 helicopter bound for Lukla. It was exciting and exhilarating to get up out of the Kathmandu Valley and to see the Himalayan peaks rising in a line to the North. They were impossibly big and steep and beautiful with the first rays of the sun finding them. We flew for about 45 minutes and caught a clear -but brief- glimpse of Mount Everest stabbing into the sky before we landed in the shadows down in Lukla.
Our trek began with a good breakfast. We set out walking at 9:30 and started downhill. This part of the valley is all forest and farmland with a big violent river charging through the middle. There was plenty to see as we followed our Sherpa guides, Dawa, Tenzing and Tsangdu. Finally we crossed the river a little after noon and pulled into Phakding. We lunched and then napped away the afternoon at 8600 ft of elevation. By dinner time the tea house had filled with trekkers recounting their exciting first day on the trail.
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Wendy! I see you are back at it! Good luck and have fun.
Posted by: Cory on 10/6/2023 at 4:54 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Thanks RMI team for your leadership, training, and providing a great, safe, adventure.
Posted by: Robert Jones on 8/27/2014 at 9:21 pm
I had an amazing time! Huge thank you and big hugs to JJ, Christina, and Alex for getting us to the top safely and for the training, experience and stories you provided us.
Posted by: Karinn on 8/13/2014 at 1:49 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Good morning Brenda hope you had a great night under a star filled sky!! The weather gods are really being nice to team 7. We’ll after a day of rest I’m sure you can’ t wait to hit the trail and get to the next spot. Stay strong and have fun and take lots of pictures. Love you , Richie & Sea Jay. Xxxxooox
Posted by: Richie Sea Jay on 2/11/2014 at 5:42 am
Rich - Hey honey so glad you have a day to just chill and enjoy your surroundings…siestas and sambas and solar showers? Doesn’t get any better than that..oh yeah I guess if I were actually there it would be better. :-) Enjoy the break - you earned it for sure. Love you stay safe, Susie
Posted by: Susie on 2/10/2014 at 6:04 pm
Thanks for all the blogs. Keep up the good work!! What a way to celebrate the 4th. Stay safe.
Posted by: Hickey family on 7/2/2011 at 2:38 pm
Elias, I was so sad to miss your call yesterday. Had the phone off for the Bravo concert. Hope you can try again before the plane leaves for Spain on Friday morning. Suerte con todo. Te echo de menos.
Posted by: Bridget on 6/30/2011 at 8:38 pm
On The Map
Sounds like you had a great day! We’re all thinking about you guys!!
Posted by: vicky vogt on 2/15/2011 at 10:34 am
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
On The Map
Good luck Seth. Hope you and the boys from Barcelona get good enough conditions for a shot at the top.
Posted by: Art Muir on 6/29/2016 at 12:04 pm
Congratulations to the whole team ! It’s been a privilege to follow along with you! Enjoy the pleasures of the simple things! Cannot wait to see you Myles!
Posted by: Fionnuala Walsh on 1/30/2024 at 6:21 pm
Congratulations to you all on making it to the summit! We can only imagine how hard it was especially the last day with the wind and snow. For those of us who have never done anything like this we cannot even imagine how amazing it must be to stand at the top and feel such an accomplishment. You should all feel very proud of yourselves. We are very proud of our son Ben for helping to lead you up to the summit too. You are all awesome!!
Posted by: Karen Luedtke on 1/30/2024 at 8:16 am
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