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Elevation: 9,500'

Yesterday we flew in to Kahiltna Base Camp to start our climb. The weather was beautiful, and everyone enjoyed the spectacular flight from Talkeetna; flying over the tundra and then into the Alaska Range; seeing the extensive span of mountains, with the dominating presence of Hunter, Foraker, and our objective, Denali; passing the Pika and the Ruth Glaciers then over the Kahiltna and landing on the glacier. We arrived at Base Camp early, and took advantage of the good weather to pack our equipment and move to Camp 1 at the base of Ski Hill. Today we moved up to Camp 2 pulling our sleds loaded down with equipment, food and fuel for the next couple of weeks. The conditions have been great for traveling and the weather cooperative. Some clouds moved in this afternoon and very light snow started as we got to camp. The forecast looks good, with some light snow tonight and tomorrow; we should be able to get to Camp 3 (11,200') tomorrow. Everyone is doing well. We'll be in touch again soon. Cheers, RMI Guide Mike Walter

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A big hello from Chicago! Please tell Jeff that we are all so proud of him and can’t wait to hear more updates. I saw your mom, Alyssa and family yesterday and they send their best. Bulls series is tied now 2-2, we lost tonight. Lakers lost in 4 to Dallas. Miss you and thinking of you always.

Erica

Posted by: Erica on 5/8/2011 at 7:42 pm

Hi Dave I will try to keep all the UPS drivers updated on your insane journey. Be careful

Posted by: nava on 5/8/2011 at 9:05 am

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Turns at 13,500’

June 3, 2018

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Jenny Konway

Elevation: 13,500'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Geoff Schellens and Jenny Konway turned this morning at 13,500'. The team made the call to turn around after experiencing high wind gusts on the upper mountain. They called in from about 12,300' at 7:00 AM PT and reported good views and a steady descent.

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Mt. Rainier: May 15th Update

May 15, 2015

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Mike King

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climbs, led by Tyler Jones and Mike King, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning! At 9:30 am PT, the team began their descent from the crater rim. Tyler reported no wind, sunny skies, and warm temperatures with a cloud deck around 7,000’. Congratulations to RMI's first summit teams of 2015!

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Mt. Elbrus: Grom and Team Tour Moscow

July 13, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Hello from Russia everyone! The team arrived yesterday, and after the long flights we took it easy with a brief team meeting and a quick bite to eat. We then retired to our rooms to sleep off the jet lag. Today we woke up rather leisurely, had a continental breakfast, and walked just a short distance to meet our tour guide at the Red Square and Kremlin. We spent the better part of the day walking around the Kremlin, Red Square, and the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. Along our walk we also passed by the tomb of the unknown solider and had a brief lunch at the G.U.M. After our tour we took a short break to do a little exploring on our own, or snuck off for a quick cat nap. We wrapped up the evening with a nice walk down to a diner to grab dinner where we enjoyed mingling with the locals and getting to know each other better. All is well and everyone is looking forward to heading to the mountain tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and team

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So happy everyone is having a good time so far!

Posted by: Sydney on 7/14/2014 at 11:45 am

Glad to see you are all smiles! Happy climbing.

Posted by: Mary An on 7/14/2014 at 9:22 am

Mt. Rainier: Okita & Team Prepare for Tomorrow’s Summit Bid

May 13, 2014

Posted by: Brent Okita, Tyler Jones

Elevation: 10,060'

Today was another beautiful day. The crew climbed the first leg of the route in preparation for our climb tonight. A couple of us kicked in the route today which goes up the Disappointment Cleaver. The route is in great shape and were all looking forward to the climb. RMI Guide Brent Okita

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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Taking a Rest Day

May 13, 2011

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Elevation: 14,200'

The weather was splitter today at Camp 4; cloudless skies, warm temps, and no wind. We took a rest day today and prepared for our carry of food and fuel for high camp, which will hopefully happen tomorrow. The weather forecast looks promising. In addition to resting, we took a fifteen minute walk over to The Edge of the World, a spectacular veiwpoint that is situated at the far south side of Genet Basin. From here we could see nearly straight down 6,000' to our first camp of the trip, some nine days ago. The team is acclimating well to the altitude, and everyone's spirits are high. Thanks for checking in on our trip; we'll keep you up to date with our progress. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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You guys deserve the rest. Can’t wait to see the pictures.

Posted by: Thomas Jorda on 5/14/2011 at 2:47 pm

We are rooting for you Jeff! Good luck and think of your MA at the summit! Love, M & D

Posted by: Amb.Fay Hartog Levin on 5/14/2011 at 12:38 pm

Denali Expedition: Smith & Team Enjoy Good Weather and Views on Carry

May 24, 2023

Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland

Elevation: 11,000'

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 9:25 pm PT

Hello again,

It was an early morning today for our carry to 13,500' to cache gear. We were the first to leave 11,000' Camp as we headed up Motorcycle Hill. It's not a casual start as it's quite steep and contains some cracks to step over. Once onto Motorcycle Hill, we preceded to go up Squirrel Hill and then walked across some flatter terrain called the Polo Fields. At the other end of the Polo Fields is Windy Corner and that leads us to our cache. It was a fantastic day with good weather and beautiful views. Words and pictures never do it justice. Once we dug our hole and offloaded our gear it was back to camp. It was a long day and deserves a rest before we break down camp and move to 14,000' Camp. Weather seems to be holding with chances of snow but for us some rest will set us up for success later on. Fingers crossed for good weather Thursday on our move. For now we are going to enjoy some down time in our tents and plenty of opportunity for snack consumption.

Goodnight all,

RMI Guides Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams Reach the Summit!

August 3, 2015

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Leon Davis, Lindsay Mann

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Billy Nugent reached the summit of Mt. Rainier along with climbing teams led by RMI Guides Leon Davis and Lindsay Mann. All teams were descending from the crater rim as of 7:50 am PST this morning. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a short time and then continue down to Paradise. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb Teams!

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♠️J♠️ Mt Rainer another of your accomplishment…. See you soon

Posted by: Karmen on 8/8/2015 at 9:31 am

Congratulations to Frank Harris and the entire team on your successful climb today!! All your hard work has paid off!!

Posted by: A. Harris on 8/4/2015 at 8:07 am

Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climb: Grom & Team Return to Lukla

April 8, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 9,350'

Hello again It was a nice warm day here on our final hike to Lukla. We started early to beat the traffic and made good time, yet taking time to enjoy this peaceful and majestic place. There were still dozens of loads headed for Base Camp as always, because much of the needed supplies arrive via plane or from a few days away by mules. We even saw someone carrying a kitchen sink! Which I'm sure is for one of the new tea houses being built that line the trail to Base Camp. With a little luck we hope to be back in Kathmandu tomorrow morning. Keep your fingers crossed for us. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Mt. McKinley: Jones and Rest and Re-Fuel

June 13, 2014

Posted by: Tyler Jones

Elevation: 14,200'

June 13, 2014 3:21pm PT Denali is a mountain of many moods. Yesterday, as we carried our cache to our highest point yet, she gave us a taste of moderate winds and blowing snow, showing a little irritation. Today, she seems more benign, with light winds, high clouds, and intermittent snow here in camp. The tents are warm and comforting, and we're all enjoying a well earned rest session. To that end, we started the morning with plenty of hot coffee, endless strips of crispy, delicious bacon, and the Tyler Jones specialty of blueberry pancakes that would give the best griddle cooks a serious run for their money. The perfectly browned hot cakes, the secrets of which TJ learned from his grandpa, just kept coming, and we all ate our fill until we couldn't stuff another one down. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to recuperation, re-hydration, and maximum relaxation. In fact, the main goal is to move as little as possible and save our energy for the climbing to come. Until then, we'll be standing by, waiting for the best window for our summit push. Thanks for all the positive vibes and keep'em coming! Cheers for now, check back tomorrow... Team No Troubles

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Dave, Although I believe you are on the mountain, I want some proof with some close-up pictures of you! Put them on this site so we can see them. I hope you’re staying warm. Patty

Posted by: Patty on 6/15/2014 at 10:12 am

Hi Paul. I’m hoping that your journey is not harder than you imagined, and that your still enjoying yourself. Things are going good here. It was supposed to rain most of the weekend, but had some sun, so did some weeding. (BLAH!!!!) Just finished eating my “Sunday” night papa’s pizza. ( We’re breaking all kinds of rules when your gone. Haha!) Stay safe. We miss you. Alex & the dogs, say Happy Dad’s Day!!! Love Ronda, Al, Meeka (the dog who drank half my coffee this AM) and Max.

Posted by: Ronda Kinneberg on 6/14/2014 at 5:25 pm