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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
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RMI Guide Adam Knoff calling from high camp after successful summit!
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YAY TEAM! Congratulations Chevy!!! We can’t wait to hear the stories!
Posted by: Wells Fitness Staff on 6/5/2015 at 12:35 pm
Way to go Will——very proud of you my Brother!
Posted by: Darryl Schimeck on 6/3/2015 at 9:15 am
Hello ALL mountaineers… Folks send their admiration.. Tim and Justin. Thinking of lots of questions to ask ...such as ...see any wildlife along the way?, see the aurora borealis lights? are you sunburn? This must be a life altering experience as you move upward toward the Arctic.
I am enjoying all of the updates. Many thanks!!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Halls on 6/14/2011 at 8:26 pm
Hey Steve, Ashleigh, Mom and I took a walk at 10pm Tuesday night just to get out and see the full moon. Just like the movie “An American Tale” we were looking at the moon possibly when you and your group were. How cool. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you’ll succeed. Bye for now. Dad
Posted by: Nick Doinidis on 6/14/2011 at 8:04 pm
Sounds like a good day, exhausting but good! Hope you can all rest.
We are thinking of you and looking forward to hearing all about it. Enjoy!!
Love, Mom
Posted by: Shirl on 5/26/2011 at 6:56 pm
Solveig and Team- Great to hear you are at high camp enjoy the rest!! Wish I was with you! Love Dad
Posted by: Jim Garhart on 5/26/2011 at 5:29 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leif Bergstrom, Margo Kerr, Drew O’Brien, Sam Marjerison, Claire Pennell
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,400'
The Four Day Climb Led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Drew O'Brien reached 13,400' on Mt. Rainier before poor weather forced them to abort and head back towards the shelter of Camp Muir. The team is currently at Camp Muir and will start their descent to Paradise soon.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Hola amigos! Team Cuy Frito woke up a little earlier than yesterday to load up the bus and make our way to Cerro Fuya Fuya at 14,000 feet for another acclimatization hike. We walked through some clouds but stayed dry and had ourselves a swell time. We finished our day with a team dinner at the quaint hacienda Intiyaya and are now organizing gear to head to the climbing hut on Cayambe tomorrow. The search for Cheetos was fruitless today but hopes are high that we will track some of that orange goodness down as we visit the Otavalo market tomorrow for some souvenir shopping and to pick up some last minute snacks before heading to the mountain. Morale is as high as the Andes and we are all looking forward to the adventures to come. Hope all is well back at home and hasta luego!
RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & Michael Murray
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Ecuador's Volcanoes 12-2-2023
I love Jeff Daniels! iiiJeff es muy caliente!!
Posted by: Harry on 12/6/2023 at 2:06 pm
Who’s the guy that looks like Jeff Daniels???
Posted by: Jim Carrey on 12/5/2023 at 6:35 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah Smith, Chad Gaffigan, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Thanks for the pictures and updates! The warmth is a fooler at those altitudes?! Hope you are having a great day in thinner air - does the smoke keep rising with you?
Posted by: Rich Green on 6/30/2019 at 10:14 am
RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls from Deboche with an update on the progress of the Everest team.
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Hi Hans and all together,
it´s phantastic to follow you on your trek higher and higher…stay in a good mood with sunny weather and keep you warm…
Lot of love to you, Hans - Ute
Posted by: Ute Novak on 3/30/2015 at 2:04 pm
Uncle Larry,
be careful and congratulations on getting to climb the highest mountain in the world. maybe after this you want to hop to train with me. Lol be safe up there. I agree with mom your beard hopefull keep u worm.
Love
Ana wags
Posted by: Ana wagner on 3/30/2015 at 8:58 am
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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