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Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Jambo Everyone
Today the team left behind our beautiful and comfortable river lodge and have headed to the mountain towards the start of the climb. We left around 8am and drove along the rural countryside and small villages for 2 hours before reaching the park entrance.
Most of the area surrounding Kilimanjaro has been cultivated and primarily used for coffee production and for a variety of other agriculture needs, but there are still some areas that have been untouched and resemble more of a savannah that Tanzania is known for. The base of Kilimanjaro is more forested and looks more jungle like and is called a cloud forest.
Once we arrived at the park gate, we had all of our gear weighed and divided into loads for our porters and other staff to carry before hitting the trail. Once everything was in order, we started our climb slowly making our way up the winding trail that ascends continuously through the thick forest. Thankfully the overhead canopy provided a little cover from the intense sun, and we were happy it didn’t rain either. It took our team around 5hr to reach our camp for the night that sits around 10’000ft.
Once we were settled into camp and got everybody situated the team was served a nice warm meal for dinner before retiring for the night. Everyone is still feeling the jet lag, and I’m sure the team will sleep well tonight.
Casey and Kili crew
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Hello again everyone.
Team is hanging tough here in Pheriche as the weather and clouds continue to obscure the amazing views. But spirits are high nonetheless!
Thankfully today was a scheduled rest day and the team enjoyed relaxing here at our lodge most of the day. We did manage to squeeze in a very short hike in the snow to stretch our legs a bit. Reading, naps and some storytelling filled most of the day.
Weather forecast are calling for sunshine tomorrow. So keep your fingers crossed for us!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
The puffy pants crew is looking good! Crossing my fingers for some bright sun to match those bright pants. :)
Posted by: Jess on 3/21/2023 at 5:43 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Hi Renee and Team,
I’m so excited for you all, what an amazing journey!!
Looking forward to more news and I am so proud of you Renee.
The Summit awaits…
Keep safe .. love you heaps….. hope you see the plane overhead with Jordy in it :)
Arna ( Jordan’s Mum)
Posted by: ARNA TELFORD on 5/30/2015 at 1:01 am
Good luck team Pete !!! Can’t wait for your next post.
Matt sounds like you are having awesome weather we all hope it keeps up for your last push, we are all praying for a safe journey, I miss you bunches. Keep up the good spirit our fingers are crossed for all of you. Everyone can’t wait for me to tell them how far you all are. Sounds like everyone is fired up and ready for the next push ! Till the next post be safe careful We love you :>)
Love,
Mom xo
Posted by: Terri on 5/29/2015 at 6:53 pm
Dave Hahn Calling in from Pheriche
Hope everyone is safe! Take care.
- Janel Miller
Posted by: Janel Miller on 4/25/2015 at 2:04 pm
Jeff the temp has dropped to 80F today and lots of rain. We will probably need to build a fire tonight.
Posted by: Allen on 6/22/2011 at 11:32 am
Ravens, huh? Those things are scary. Meanwhile, I’m stuck out here in 100 degree Walnut Creek with wild turkeys…Thinking about you all.
Posted by: Yashu on 6/22/2011 at 8:35 am
RMI Guide Jason Thompson checks in from the Kahiltna Glacier
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Hey Lacey,
This is the time of your life, enjoy!!
Posted by: Robert Pamela Holt on 9/20/2023 at 7:45 am
Hey Lacey! Have an Awesome Climb!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 9/19/2023 at 1:46 pm
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