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Posted by: JJ Justman, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 18,701'
RMI Guide JJ Justman calls from the Orizaba summit.
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Calvin Jiricko, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 17,200'
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:04 pm PT
Today was windy from start to finish, which we weren't quite expecting from the forecasts. There was plenty of sunshine though and so it wasn't uncomfortable. But we mostly hung in the tents, just coming out occasionally to look at the world stretched out below. And to look at the route to Denali Pass, over and over. The avalanche hazard still exists and we can't will it away by staring at the slope. The team is agreed that we'll look at it one more time -tomorrow morning- but then, without some dramatic change, we'll descend, as the teams around us have done. The forecasts are calling for strong winds up high now in any case.
It is a tough situation. Luckily we are climbing with tough people.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Mt. McKinley Expedition, June 14, 2025
Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Felipe Guarderas, Mitch Valaitis, Ben Thorneycroft, Miles Watson, Avery Stolte, Matt Kelly, Ben Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Tatum Whatford and Felipe Guarderas led their Five Day Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The guides reported an amazing day with light winds and clear skies. The route is busy with climbers so the teams reached the crater rim and have started their descent to Camp Muir. Once back at camp the climbers will enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the mountain and celebrate their accomplishment. The team will spend tonight at 10,080' and continue the remaining 4.5 miles/4,500' down to Paradise tomorrow.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Such a wonderful trip! Still reeling. Looking forward to the next one ;)
Posted by: Alex Trimpe on 7/1/2025 at 11:12 am
Wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations.
Posted by: Joyce Metcalf on 6/29/2025 at 8:17 pm
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
Hello friends, family and all other followers! The team is currently at Refugio Ruales Oleas Bergé, situated at 15,100’ on the SW flank of Volcán Cayambe. We arrived yesterday afternoon in good spirits after pushing through a few downpours on the 4x4 truck ride to the hut. A late dinner was accompanied by tales of past climbs and some impromptu mountain trivia. Other teams in the hut were prepping for a summit bid, we headed to bed early and wished them good luck.
This morning we woke up to some fresh snow and in and out of a cloud. No big deal, our primary goal was to get to the toe of the glacier and do some skills training. Our review of climbing skills was a success, the guides looked at each other in astonishment as literally every team member performed a textbook team arrest position on the first try!
Weather-wise it has been a pretty good day, giving us high hopes for tonight’s climb. The team is fit and seems to be acclimating well, tonight will be the true test!
RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Dustin Wittmier
On The Map
Hello everyone…
I’m as impressed as your guides are. You’re an awesome team!!! Believe in your ability. You got this!
You can take a man/woman and measure them, examine them, analyze them and dissect their statistics but you cannot look into their heart. That’s where the thirst is—-the hunger. That’s where desire turns to fire.
By M. L. Carr
LUMTA 1TF
Posted by: Geri Kuehn on 1/28/2020 at 9:29 am
Wishing all a successful summit and a safe trip. Thx for the great blogs!!! Mom
Posted by: Jane on 1/27/2020 at 6:40 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Taylor Bickford, Nikki Champion
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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On The Map
Congratulations to Ethan and Mylan. You have lived your dream! We are so glad to hear that you are safe and on your desent. Mom and dad
Posted by: Shoshana Mark on 6/30/2019 at 11:38 am
What a strong emotion you must have experienced ! Congratulations for your wisdom and strength to all of you during this ascent. Have a very safe trip back.
Mylan, that is simply amazing :-) I hope to see you soon to hear about all this adventure !
Posted by: Cécile Boineau on 6/30/2019 at 2:02 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
So excited to hear you summited! Congratulations and wishing you a continued safe descent.
Hugs all around,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Simpson on 6/17/2019 at 11:54 am
Congratulations Everyone!!
Posted by: Carol Kean on 6/17/2019 at 9:25 am
Posted by: Zeb Blais, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 8,816'
Hope tomorrow morning brings good news! Best of Luck to All!
Posted by: Mike Baron on 7/2/2025 at 9:29 pm
Holding out hope for a clearing—stay safe!
Posted by: jen ostrich on 7/2/2025 at 9:16 am
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