Most Popular Entries
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 11,300'
Greeting from the Khumbu,
The team woke to clear skies for our walk to Namche. We filled our bellies with coffee and breakfast and hit the trail. After about two minutes of walking with pulled off the trail for a bakery pitstop. Herman's Bakery in Phakding makes a variety of delicious baked goods that make great trail snacks. Packs full of pastries we hit the trail for real this time. The trek to Namche gains 3,000' but with all the ups and downs it feels like much more. Walking these stairs is much more beautiful and engaging than the Stairmaster at home. We crossed high and long suspension bridges that have a slight bounce to them as you make your way across. A final big push up and we are greeted by a town in a bowl on the side of the mountains. Namche is vast and bustling with eager trekkers. It is a great place to have a rest day. The team made great work getting here and is looking forward to exploring all that is Namche. Tomorrow we will sleep in with a casual breakfast than go on a small hike followed by well-deserved resting.
Goodnight all back home,
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Abby Westling, and Team
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,700'
The Four Day Climb Team led by RMI Guides Hannah Smith and Dustin Whittmier were turned by winter like conditions on their summit attempt of Mt. Raineir this morning. The team reach Cathedral Gap at about 10,700'. The team has started their descent from Camp Muir and are en rote to Paradise.
Congratulaions to Today's Team!
On The Map
Yay daddy! Stay safe and keep climbing! I’m completely done with my final exams and came home yesterday. Miss you so much!
Love,
Tilly
Posted by: Mattie Sullivan on 12/13/2014 at 11:17 am
Yay! I figured you were on your way as well. Thanks for the updates Dave! Give Gary a hug for me :-)
Posted by: Kate Prusack on 12/13/2014 at 7:11 am
On The Map
I am so excited to relive my Kilo moments through you and Jeff. Behind every successful team is a very successful woman! Cheers to all the team. Elsie Bemiss
Posted by: Elsie Bemiss on 1/29/2014 at 6:58 pm
Cheers to Barrie on hanging with what looks to be like a lot of testosterone. Wish you all the best and enjoy each day of the hike as they are all so different.
Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 1/29/2014 at 5:58 am
Posted by: Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
On The Map
To Clay and your team, I wish you all a safe and spectacular climb and will pray for glorious weather for the summit. Please take plenty of pictures to give us a taste of the view, for those of us who will forever lack the guts and skill to do what you all are doing. And if you get chilled, just think happy thoughts about the Arkansas summertime. It’s been nearly 100 degrees here all week. I look forward to following the blog. Stay strong, stay safe, and soak it up!
Posted by: Jennifer Gunderman on 6/10/2011 at 9:27 am
Jake, good luck to the crew. A special shout out to my climbing partner Clay, “Do Work Son”. It’s about 174 degrees here, wish I were there.
Drake, Little Rock, AR
Posted by: Drake on 6/10/2011 at 9:04 am
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Tatum Whatford, Raymond Holt, Mac Nolde, Kayanna Hopkins, Jack Ritterson, Matt Tucker, Erika Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 7 - 10 led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & Tatumn Whatford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 am today. Tatum reported that it was a little windy and a little cold but it was turning into a beautiful morning on the mountain. The teams spent about an hour in the summit crater before starting their descent. Once back at Camp Muir they will take a quick break and repack their gear before contining the final 4.5 miles to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's teams!
PC: Tatum Whatford
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 11,300'
.jpg)
.jpg)
Tashi Delek!
Last night we got to spend the night in a very special place - a traditional teahouse with views overlooking the oldest monastery in the Khumbu Valley - the Pangboche Monastery. We had a very quiet and serene night since we were the only team staying there. We woke up early, had our usual coffee, pancakes, some version of eggs (plain omelette? Veg omelette? Fried eggs? We like them all!) and got to walking.
April is one of the busiest months in the Khumbu Valley with Trekkers and Everest climbers all making their way to base camp. While we were one of the few teams walking downhill, we passed team after team after team heading up. A highlight of the morning was FINALLY seeing a baby yak. We’ve been keeping our eyes out and have seen some yak teens but today we got to see a full on baby fluff! We watched him stumble between his mama and another yak and even buck and get a little sassy from what we suppose was a bug or some other nuisance. The cutest.
After nearly five hours of walking, we arrived back in Namche. And boy, does it feel good. We’ve run into lots of friends and fellow climbers, we had a big lunch at Eat Smart (our favorite non-teahouse food of the trip!) and spent the afternoon enjoying the excited energy of this little city during the climbing season. We’re so happy to be back at Base de Camp Teahouse that has hot showers in the room and some pretty incredible views.
One more day of walking to Lukla tomorrow. It’s hard to believe this trip is nearing its end.
RMI Guides Jess and the Lobuche team
New Post Alerts:
Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
On The Map
Great going, guys! Keep it up, up, up. (:-)
Posted by: E J Fisher on 10/16/2019 at 11:42 am
Have a great couple days on ixta enjoy the beauty within and around.
Posted by: Joe on 10/15/2019 at 2:02 pm
Hi to all, Thank you for the informative daily blogs. I’m really enjoying your adventure. Feels like I’m there with you. Wishing you all much happiness, peace and joy as you continue your journey. In my thoughts and prayers. Lots of hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane Patrito on 3/23/2023 at 7:44 pm
View All Comments