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Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Linden Mallory
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
On The Map
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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
Posted by: Jeff Martin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hello fellow climbers! I am glad to see that you are enjoying the continuation of your trip. Made it back to California without hassle. Helped by red wine and sleeping pill. My last day at The Dik Dik was a little lonely since I appeared to be the only guest there and my plane was not until 950pm that night. They tried to feed me a lot and at some point I had to say no. Also if you want to buy souvenirs I would recommend doing it while on safari, because the airport shops seemed to be lacking somewhat in authenticity (although not too bad). Interestingly, while waiting for my plane, there were 3 power failures in the terminal. Fortunately, the computers and runway lights seemed to be on a different circuit, so Hakuna Matata! Here is the latest Bieber update: http://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/justin-bieber—extremely-abusive—to-flight-attendant—has-pot-party-at-10-000-ft-184625636.html
Finally, something else I wanted to share with you. When I arrived back at the Dik Dik after the climb, I received a series of text messages informing me that my mother had passed away. She was 82 years old and was in declining health, but her death was not expected. She died on January 29, only a few days into our trek. Although I could have been informed of this, my father was absolutely insistent that I not be told until after I had summited (I guess he had more confidence in my abilities than I had myself). I did not want to mention this at our celebratory dinner since it would detract too much from our overall festive mood. Nonetheless, after having spent over a week with all of you and getting to know you, I think I can tell you now. So after a 36 hour turnover time, I will be on an airplane to Florida to visit with my father for awhile.
I look forward to seeing and sharing all of our pictures. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. I think our overall comradeship, as well as Jeff’s high degree of leadership and professionalism is what allowed us to be successful.
I wish you all the best.
Robert
Posted by: Robert on 2/6/2014 at 12:24 pm
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Katrina Bloemsma, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Hi—
We’ve loved following your journey, team. Thank you for sharing it : )
Posted by: Rocky the climbing pup (and Kendra) on 1/22/2014 at 6:46 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Posted by: Jack Delaney, Ben Thorneycroft, Tate Hughes, Matt Kelly, George Hedreen, Hannah Billings, Fitz Elder, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 24 - 28 led by RMI Guides Jack Delaney and George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Jack reported a very cold and windy climb. The clear skies and sunshine were appreciated by the group and they enjoyed some time inside the summit crater before starting their descent. The teams will return to Camp Muir for their second night on the mountain and enjoy a well deserved rest and full night's sleep after their alpine start this morning. The team will conclude their program tomorrow, descending the remaining 4,500' to Paradise and ending with a short celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Congratulations Brad and Ryan! So excited for you! Can’t wait to hear about your experience on the mountain.
Posted by: Patrick Couture on 7/27/2025 at 7:07 pm
Brad and Ryan: your Texas Highpointer friends salute you.
Posted by: Kourt on 7/27/2025 at 7:01 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
Here we are, day eleven,
Out on the trail, it is only seven.
This morning brought us cans of spam,
Full of that, I’m sure I am.
Uphill we went to carry more,
Full of jokes and riddles galore.
If you think we're done, you're sorely mistaken,
But there's a mountain to climb and we won't be shaken.
1 bag, 2 bag, 3 bag, blue,
No matter the location, we'll have a view.
We start to feel lost without Dulce de Leche,
Alas, we’ll be fine, as this is our heyday.
Tomorrow, we move, up and up,
Did I remember to put enough coffee in my cup?
On to camp 2, we hear it has Wi-Fi,
No matter, we say, because we have bigger fish to fry.
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke
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A true renaissance man! What can’t he do?! Thanks for the giggle with the blue bag reference. Keep crushing it out there, brother!
Posted by: Bill Thiel on 1/23/2024 at 8:13 am
Was this also a haiku? I lost syllable count. Amazing you all are at 16,200 with camp established. The first Polish explorers across this vast glacier definitely didn’t have wi-fi, but they definitely had the same enthusiastic spirit for adventure as your team does.
Posted by: Ed DaPra on 1/22/2024 at 9:38 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Henry Coppolillo, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Friday, May 19, 2023 10:30pm PDT
We had a quite pleasant jaunt up to Windy Corner and around today to cache. It was good to make another step forward and get a load of food and fuel stashed up near 14,000’. Things are looking promising to move to 14,000’ soon, our first chance is tomorrow and hopefully we wake up and things look good to go. It's been Nice to be at 11,000', but we have seen enough of it and it's time to move on.
Our day today was calm, mostly clear, and very warm. The team was fully in sync, and we made short work of the round trip and walked back into camp looking fresh as ever. Juan chose mac and cheese for his birthday dinner, so we also had something to celebrate today.
All around, spirits are high, and life is good.
RMI Guides Pete, Henry, and Tatum
Ken your almost there. Keep safe and don’t give up. The view from up there is breath taking, enjoy. Jose
Posted by: Jose Gonzalez on 6/15/2015 at 4:18 pm
18 days of hard work….at D.G.‘s rate you guys are going to be minted!!
Best of luck in the coming days!
Posted by: Will Ivy on 6/15/2015 at 3:24 pm
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