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Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,000'
Our warmup stretch is coming to an end as we head to the Cayambe today. It takes a handful of days acclimatizing in cities and shorter day hikes before it makes sense to be sleeping above 15,000' at the Cayambe hut. All members of the team completed both acclimatization hiked, Rucu Pichincha (15,354') and Cerro Fuya Fuya (14,039'), in good style.
After a quiet night at the quaint La Casa Sol we are now at the Otavalo Market. People choose from a variety of activities here: souvenir shopping, a visit to the pharmacy or for myself enjoying an affogato in my favorite coffee shop.
Thank you for following along and look for updates from us in the coming days. Tomorrow is skills training on the glacier and the following night we will make our summit attempt on Cayambe!
RMI Guides Dustin, Henry & Team
Posted by: Mike King, Avery Parrinello, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Glad everyone is happy and well. Hope you are all enjoying your rest day. Love seeing the amazing photos and reading the blog each day. Great news about the other teams successful summit climb. Thinking of you all. Sue and John Rogers x.
Posted by: Susan Rogers on 6/14/2019 at 6:36 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
Michael G., aka Mix Master Mike,
Congratulations on your climb! You met the challenge with great training, persistence, and most of all a great sense of adventure. We are proud of you and are looking forward to celebrating with you in person. Way to go Mike!!!
M & D
Posted by: Dennis and Kathy Garvey on 7/7/2018 at 1:00 pm
Wow! How exciting, great job Marc! Praying for a safe return, we can’t wait to hear of your adventure! Love, Ben & Celeste
Posted by: Celeste & Ben Wedding on 7/7/2018 at 9:54 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
It is so nice that all of you return back safely.
Posted by: Xu Guoliang on 6/14/2018 at 7:51 pm
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Way to go Megan! I am very proud if you! I can’t wait to hear stories!
Posted by: Anna O'Neill on 7/14/2014 at 6:50 pm
AMAZING!!! Way to go Rob!!! You are amazing! All your girls are so proud of you! Great job team!!! So incredibly cool! Rock on!!!
Posted by: Kathryn on 7/14/2014 at 3:12 pm
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On The Map
I just wanted to say “Happy Father’s Day”. We woke to pouring rain this AM. (It rained all night last night too.) It cleared up about 1:00 and was beautiful here! We’re hoping that the mountain is “nice” to you guys so that you can complete your climb soon! Best wishes, and stay safe.
Love Ronda, Al, Meeka and Max (Did I mention one of your furry friends (no names mentioned) tried to eat your pillow? I think I saved it (Most of it). Haha (I think they miss you)
Posted by: Ronda Kinneberg on 6/15/2014 at 7:16 pm
Of course I knew what David wrote, all about his favorite things. I’m sure all of those places are missing Dave as we are too! The pictures are absolutely beautiful, it’s hard to imagine how breathtaking it is in person. Wishing you all a continued safe and enjoyable trip! We can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back, Dave! Let’s go have some Amado’s margaritas! Much love- Laura and Will
Posted by: Laura and Will Johnson on 6/15/2014 at 4:27 pm
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita, and Joe Hoch climbed to Ingraham Flats, but were unable to go further due to high avalanche risk. The team enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, and will be back to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford this afternoon.
Congratulations Team!
Wow! That pic is stunning!
Bummer you weren’t able to summit, but good to be safe!
Cheers to everyone!
Posted by: Katie Hernandez on 6/7/2024 at 11:34 am
Beautiful Pic! Sorry the climb had to turn back but clearly Safety First !
Posted by: Doug Thompson on 6/7/2024 at 10:39 am
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 18,000'
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 8:45 pm PT
So it goes with climbing sometimes we take what the mountain gives us and unfortunately that isn't always the summit. The team awoke around 11pm to beautiful weather and had an incredible few hours of climbing under the stars on the upper slopes of Antisana. Every member of Team Cuy Frito showed off their impressive strength navigating a breathtaking and complex glacier, it was really a sight to see. As the team got just above 18,000 feet, we encountered some instabilities in the snow and made the decision to turn around due to avalanche concerns. While we didn't get to stand on top of this one, it was still a wonderful day of climbing. It has been a joy to watch the team come together as one big goofy family over the course of this adventure. We will all be coming back with memories to last a lifetime and our head's held high knowing we kicked some serious butt in the mountains along the way. Thank you for all the support at home and we will be seeing you all soon!
RMI Guide Michael Murray
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Hey Dustin & Team!
You gave it your best and Im sure it was an Incredible experience! Being a farmer Mother Nature is always the boss and sometimes she will over rule us!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/14/2023 at 2:55 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Wishing you all a successful and safe climb. Especially a certain member of the team.
Posted by: John (Dad) on 1/15/2023 at 5:40 am
You’re doing great, team!
Posted by: Andrew on 1/14/2023 at 10:20 am
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