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Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Ok we didn’t get eaten by lions that last night in Tarangire National Park. There were fresh overnight Hyena tracks in the dirt where we were loading up the Landcruisers though, so we’ll count it as a close one. It was still dark when we ate breakfast at Nyikani Tent Camp and just beginning to get light when we drove away -on the prowl again for a final morning of wildlife viewing. Our excellent naturalist guide/drivers Johnson and Chacha kept finding (and explaining) the good stuff, including a big python on an overhead branch, and “strangular“ fig trees taking over baobobs. Safari couldn’t last forever though, so at 10:30 we left the park finally and began making our way back to Arusha. We made a final stop for shopping, some culture and a picnic lunch before returning to the familiar Rivertrees for the afternoon. By evening the team was going separate ways; some to Zanzibar, some to the Serengeti and several of us back into uncomfortable airplane seats. We shared a fun and memorable adventure on the roof of Africa…more than making up for airline/airport tediousness.
Thanks for following along.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari August 10, 2024
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Daniel May, Seth Burns, Drew O’Brien, Tom Skoog
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Dominic Cifelli and Daniel May completed their Orientation and Climbing School days and then ascended to Camp Muir on Saturday. Today they were able to do some training at Camp Muir, then packed up their gear and descended to Paradise. The team will conclude their program this afternoon at Rainier BaseCamp.
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Hello friends, all is well here in sunny Ecuador! Yesterday we kicked off our adventure with a trip to the Equator to learn some science and balance eggs on a nail (difficult, but not impossible), followed by a cultural tour of the city. After a delicious Ecuadorian dinner and some spa time, the team hit the hay to rest up before our first acclimatization hike.
We awoke to blue skies and after a nice breakfast we headed to the teleférico where we took a ride up to 13,000 feet and were able to stretch our legs on a wonderful hike to the summit of Rucu Pichincha 15,354 feet. We saw some splendid flowers along the way and even some friendly birds at the summit.
Tomorrow we will check out of our hotel and make our way to Cero Fuya Fuya for another acclimatization hike before ending our day at a lovely hacienda in Otavalo (don't worry friends and family we are certainly not roughing it on this trip). Morale is high and at dinner tonight we will be finalizing our new team name so stay tuned.
Hope all is well back at home and hasta mañana.
RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray & Team
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Ecuador's Volcanoes 12-2-2023
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
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June 17, 2023 8:56 PM PT
The weather had other plans for us up here at the base of ski hill. We woke up to wet snow hitting the tent and an ominous cloud staring at us from our intended path.
When Denali speaks, we listen. After a lot of watching and waiting, we turned our move into a rest day. We ate, slept, played cards, and read books to pass the time. Luckily, it’s in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Tomorrow, we’ll try again. Wear your pajamas inside out for us.
RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli and Team
Thank you for the updates!!
Posted by: Jenni on 6/19/2023 at 5:56 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah Smith, Chad Gaffigan, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,310'
Dave Hahn calling from the Summit of Denali July 6, 2019
Congratulations team! Hope everyone is feeling and doing great!
Posted by: Shannon Smith on 7/7/2019 at 8:45 am
Congrats Hahn and Team! Gods speed home.
Posted by: Uncle Mike on 7/7/2019 at 4:43 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 16,300'
The mountains are calling, hope all have a great first summit experience on Ishinca!
Posted by: Laura Voisinet on 7/3/2015 at 5:14 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14, 410'
I’m so proud of you Ryan - going after and accomplishing your dreams and crossing an item off of your bucket list - can’t wait to give you a big hug when you get back to base camp!! Love always ... Dad
Posted by: Mark Polin on 9/27/2014 at 11:44 am
On The Map
Hey Dad and Mr. Brad! It looks like you are having fun! It looks beautiful!
Brody - I love you dad, and I like your fun trip, and don’t fall on your hike trip, and then I love him. Halle - Hey, Dad. I love you and hope you are having fun. Can’t wait to see you again.
Posted by: Becky, Brody, Halle (007) & Champ on 8/1/2014 at 4:43 am
Glad the Team is climbing well. Keep it up! Go Brad-man & Gally-man!
Posted by: Steve Barker on 7/31/2014 at 6:18 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
HOPE THE ACHILLES ISSUSE WON’T SLOW THE GROUP UP! HELICOPTER IS NOT AN OPTION! HAVE FUN DK!
Posted by: RICHARD HESSEMER on 7/30/2014 at 7:05 am
Go Kevin go!! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: sean fitzsimmons on 7/29/2014 at 7:32 pm
Posted by: Leon Davis, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Happy trails to the team! Going up!
Posted by: Patti Kay on 12/5/2023 at 7:50 am
What an exciting trip to take!
Posted by: Bruce Sutphin on 12/5/2023 at 6:24 am
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