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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team visit the Eighth Wonder of the World

January 17, 2024

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Today, we visited the famous Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the 8th wonder of the world. The crater is roughly 100 square miles and is home for more than 25’000 animals that have taken up residence. We hit the road early with hopes of catching a few more animals before the heat of the day sent them in search of shade.

There were many sightings today of hyenas, jackals, ostrich, and countless other birds. We manage to see a ton of Lions including one large female up close.

The team also managed to see quite a few Black Rhinos, although not as close as we would have hoped for.

We have just finished another wonderful meal here at the plantation lodge and the team is off to bed after a long, but very rewarding day on safari.

Casey and the safari crew

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North Cascades: Walter & Team Summit Mt. Baker

August 9, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 10,781'

The RMI Alpine Classic team has reached the summit of their first objective- the North Ridge of Mt. Baker! Route conditions and the weather were excellent. The team was approximately 14 hours round trip from high camp, summit, and back to high camp. The team is now resting at a hotel getting ready for their next peak, Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys Route. RMI Guide Mike Walter

Mt. McKinley: Nugent and Team Rest at 14,000’

June 23, 2014

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 23, 2014 - 5:21 pm PT After a long, tough day yesterday putting in our cache at 17,000', High Camp on Mt. McKinley, we decided last night that today would be another rest day. The team is spending the day relaxing in the tents, and catching up on nutrition and hydration after returning to camp at 14,000' last night depleted. Yesterday's exercise combined with today's rest should make us acclimatize well and make us exceptionally strong on our summit push. It's also good mentally to know what a long day is like and to know that we are strong enough to push through. With our cache up at high camp in and the gang well rested after today we're in a good spot to make our move up and take a crack at the summit. Fingers crossed for a good spell of weather in the near future... RMI Guide Billy Nugent, from 14,000'.

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Hi Michael and Bruce. All is well here. Following your progress on the blog site. I hope you have great weather on your summit day. Bruce, your garden has been eaten by some groundhog. The weeds are thriving though. You’re not missing anything here so enjoy the climb.

Posted by: Joyce on 6/24/2014 at 8:19 pm

Bruce and Michael, best of luck tomorrow, when you get to the top be on the lookout for penguins I understand they are rare that far north, but I have it from good authority that a group is known to nest at the top, out of harms way.

Posted by: Katherine and Reid on 6/24/2014 at 6:36 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Jones & Team Hope for a Good Weather Window

June 18, 2014

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 18, 2014 - 12:24am PT Today we got some news that a window may come our way in the next few days! We woke with the sun warming us. Granola and coffee got our day started at 14k camp. We saw fairly good weather throughout the day, yet a forecast for another big pulse of heavy snow for the near hours! Our equipment, attitudes, and stoke for the future are high and our methods of getting there are well calculated. We wait another day hanging in there for the final push up the mountain. This season has not given many opportunities for a summit push but if we try and give it our whole effort we may just succeed! Tomorrow we will make our final preparation to stay or plan our departure Keep your eye on us and think high pressure weather. Cheers, RMI Guides Garrett, Tyler, Geoff and the No Troubles Team

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Climb strong, we are all praying for you!! Love you, Dave Johnson!

Posted by: Sandi on 6/20/2014 at 7:25 am

D.G. and team.
Wishing you luck and a good weather window. Love you little brother, Climb strong!

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Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer & Team Comfortable at 14,000’

May 29, 2014

Posted by: Robby Young, Pete Van Deventer, Josh Maggard

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

May 28, 2014 - 11:25 pm PT We weren't surprised to wake up to more snow and evidence of winds up high today. It's part of the process, and it took the team one glance up to the Buttress to know that we'd be sitting in camp again today. To combat the sitting, we made a checkers/ chess board, with jolly ranches and butterscotch for checkers, and Robby's artistic renditions for chess pieces. The forecast we got tonight looks like it may be another few days before we get our window, but spirits are high, and we're very comfortable here at 14 until that time comes. We're keeping our fingers crossed for the shift in weather we're looking for. We'll be in touch tomorrow. RMI Guides Pete, Robby, Josh, and team

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Hope you get a break in the weather soon.
Hang in there. Don’t eat all your game pieces.

Posted by: Lisa, Joe, and Gabe on 5/29/2014 at 9:59 pm

Hi Bob and Nicky Lowry…hang in there and God Bless all the climbers!
Love, Mom Dorothy

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Carry to 14,000’

June 23, 2011

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Elevation: 11,200'

We had great weather as we made our way to 14,200' today. Our mission was to carry a load of food and fuel to 14k camp so we can try to move up there tomorrow if the weather permits. The team looked strong as we climbed our way through some pretty windy conditions into the sunshine of "14". We ran into Jake [Beren] and his team. They are waiting to make their move up to 17,000' as soon as the winds die down up top. Looks like there is going to be a party @ 14,200'! RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Woohoo! Sounds like a fiesta! Hope the wind subsides and that you are staying warm- bet you’re missing some good old malaysian cooking right now after all that trail food, don’t you worry, i’ll eat an extra plate of chicken curry for you. Love you papa.

Posted by: Yashu on 6/23/2011 at 10:45 am

Dr. K we are here at st.marks thinking about you. Wondering if you still have all of your toes or do you need bethany to make you an appointment with Dr. Anderson. Homer want to know if you could bring him back a northern light.? We hope your hike is going well. Take lots of pictures for us and we will see you soon.
Love,
Homer, Scott, dr zimpolich, and the heart crew.
Ps. run like a gazelle!

Posted by: St.Marks Heart Team on 6/23/2011 at 10:26 am

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Walter & Team Reach 11,200’

May 8, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

First things first: Happy Mother's Day from our Denali climbing team! Yesterday we woke to clear skies and cool temperatures at Camp 2, and we packed up camp and moved up to Camp 3 at 11,200'. The snow conditions were excellent for traveling, and the temps were cool but comfortable, and perfect for climbing . After good day of climbing, and a few hours of establishing camp, we settled in to the comfort of our cook tent to enjoy a delicious meal of chicken quesadillas. Today we are resting, hydrating, and acclimating to this new altitude. After a huge breakfast of eggs and bacon, we have begun to fortify our camp- reinforcing our snow walls and our tent anchors. This afternoon we will spend time sorting our gear in preparation for taking a cache to 13,500'. Everyone is doing well, and we're hoping for good weather tomorrow to get our cache in place. We will check in again tomorrow, and let you know what we're up to. Mike

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Fantastic!

Posted by: David Hampton on 5/9/2011 at 7:16 am

Congrats to the team on making it to camp 3 - glad everyone is in good spirits! Jeff - hope you are hydrating and eating lots! We all miss and love you.

Erica

Posted by: Erica on 5/9/2011 at 7:06 am

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Decide to Wait and Watch the Weather

June 26, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Nikki Champion, Taylor Bickford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 3:30 PM PT We had hopes of making a summit push today, but as we were gearing up early this morning winds began to increase and a lenticular cloud cap began forming on the summit. So we pumped the brakes to see what would materialize. As it turned out, the cloud cap continued to materialize. Eventually we pulled the plug on the waiting game. We'll use today a a rest day (although the weather is making it unable to climb, it is not too uncomfortable at camp). We're hoping for calmer winds tomorrow so we can give it a go. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Sending you all warm thoughts & good vibes!!! Stay smart and strong! And go CK go!!!!

Posted by: Dove on 6/27/2019 at 10:06 am

Trusts you instincts and analysis Mike. Best of luck with the timing and success of the last stretch.
Pieter

Posted by: Pieter Swart on 6/26/2019 at 10:49 pm

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Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Headed Home

June 21, 2018

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

RMI Guides Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika and Nick Scott, along with their expedition team flew off of Denali on June 20th. They will be headed home from Anchorage in the next couple of days.

Ecuador: Casey Grom & Team Meet in Quito

January 21, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom, Nick Hunt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Hello Everyone: All is well here in Ecuador! After some long flights and a little bit of sleep the team is doing well. We started our day with a team meeting where we did our usual round of introductions and discussed the game plan for our upcoming adventure. After the meeting we headed out on the town to explore this beautiful historical city with our tour guide Angel. He took us to the older part of town where we visited many old churches and the president's palace that sit on the old town square. Next we headed to a small hill that overlooks the city before heading north to visit the Equator from which Ecuador gets its name. We finished the day with a small break and then a quick gear check to make sure everyone has all the gear needed for our climbs. We then went to dinner at a nice Ecuadorian restaurant where we were joined by some good friends from back home who were here visiting on their own. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Keep the photos coming! You look like a team that will really embrace Ecuador.
Both it’s mountains and it’s people! Magical!
Regards to Sockie. “Good on ya, mate!”

Posted by: Jeff Peck on 1/25/2015 at 11:12 am

Looks like a fun time - I’m jealous and sorry that I’m not there. Casey is probably glad though! I look forward to seeing the adventure unfold.

Posted by: Happy Dancer on 1/22/2015 at 1:38 pm

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