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Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
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Hi Larry, really enjoyed the photos of you and the team. Great accomplishments already in your journey, be safe. from Sabrina Tanner
Posted by: Sabrina Tanner on 4/7/2015 at 6:25 am
Larry,
Enjoying following along on the blog with your adventure. Glad to hear the Easter Bunny gets around.
Love,
Debbie Sue
Posted by: Debbie Worden on 4/6/2015 at 2:52 pm
Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 6,400'
solveig and seth are great leaders; awesome time
great snow and memories
Posted by: jmac on 4/12/2015 at 4:59 am
Seth & Solveig,
Great story about your backcountry course. Good luck with more of those and good on you both.
Cheers, Joe & Dianne
Posted by: joe Griffith on 4/4/2015 at 11:45 am
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Mamie and Wilder, love you. Proud of you. Take courage and persevere. We believe in you. Beth
Posted by: Beth Morningstar on 9/6/2014 at 4:14 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Leon Davis, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
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Hey Scott Thinking about you and wish you the best. Ben
Posted by: Ben on 6/15/2014 at 12:12 am
Hey J-Rod are you going to summit that? Whin misses you…well at least I think thats what her hissing at me means, haha. I’m eating all of Rice Crispies at your house FYI. They are delicious. Catch you on the flip side brother.
Posted by: Gunter on 6/12/2014 at 6:30 am
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Nicole De Petris
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,000'
We set out early, eager to hike up Ruca Pichincha, ready for an adventure that would take us to 15,000 feet. The ascent was fun, despite a few headaches and light-headedness that came with the altitude—nothing unusual for our first high-altitude climb. Unfortunately, the clouds were thick for most of the hike, hiding the breathtaking views we had hoped to enjoy.
Afterward, we enjoyed some delicious traditional Ecuadorian food to fuel up, savoring the flavors while sharing stories and laughter.
RMI Guide Walt Hailes & Team
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Ecuador Seminar February 4, 2025
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 18,996'
Friday, December 8, 2023
"I don't know where I'm a gonna go when the volcano blow"
-The Late Great Jimmy Buffett
Well thankfully the volcano known as Cayambe did now blow today but it was in fact summitted by members of Team Cuy Frito! We rose early (11pm if you can call that early) to put the final touches on our gear organization and scarf down a little "breakfast" before heading out onto the mountain to make our summit attempt. Skies were cloudy with some light wind but spirits were high as we started our ascent via headlamp. As we continued to climb, the wind increased and as we climbed up into the clouds we found ourselves covered in ice but the team remained strong and continued all the way up to the top at 18,996 feet. I could not be more proud of how the team battled some less than ideal conditions to end up on the summit. We returned back to the high hut for a more traditional breakfast and treated ourselves to celebratory lunch before ending our day at the Casa Ilayaku Hacienda, where we will be relaxing and recovering before our final objective of the trip, the volcano Antisana. Something tells me we will all be sleeping well tonight, we have certainly earned it. Hope all is well back at home and we appreciate your support!
RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & Michael Murray
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You all are amazing! Congrats on summiting!
Posted by: Jean Wittmier on 12/9/2023 at 2:44 pm
Hey Dustin and Team!
Congrats to You and your Team !!! How Awesome is that! I remember the ice fog on Cotopoxi but maybe not as much as you had! Enjoy your rest day!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/9/2023 at 8:43 am
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
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Sunday, June 18, 2023 - 9:54 pm PT
After an early wake up of 0330 and a quick breakfast the team began the ascent toward 11,000' Camp. The brisk morning air called for thick gloves and layers that were quickly shed as the sun broke over the peak, illuminating the lower Kahiltna Glacier. The suns rays consistently beat down on the team and in combination with the still air caused an almost equatorial heat, despite the ambient air temperature being near freezing. The vastness of the Kahiltna cannot be understated. While sitting on the top of Ski Hill we speculated we could see nearly 15 miles to where the glacier took a turn out of view. Outside of the vibrant, tropical colors worn by the climbers, the only other colors were the icy blue of the sky, white snow, and black rocks jutting out from cliff sides. Despite the lack of other visual stimuli the shear beauty of this area strikes the team with awe every morning when they rise from their tents.
RMI Climber Travis Sturckow
Beautiful shot! Good luck Joey and team!
Posted by: Jenni on 6/20/2023 at 6:16 am
this is incredible. WOW. it’s as though you all are on the threshold between worlds! you all are AMAZING! and props to whoever is taking these epic photos.
sending good vibes to all and a big hug to Saurabh!
eagerly awaiting the next expedition update :)
-Lucy
Posted by: Lucy on 6/19/2023 at 10:32 pm
Comgratulations on your amazing climb! Thinking of the team every day. Stay strong and safe on your descent.
Posted by: Elaine on 6/6/2015 at 8:51 am
Hang in there Knoff and Team! Waiting at base camp to fly home is trying. Stay warm, have fun, throw lots of snowballs at the other teams (Especially Chad’s AAI team, Greg!) and be ready to go. Hoping you hear the planes any time now! Home soon!
Posted by: Kerry on 6/5/2015 at 11:01 pm
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Hey Darrin,
The pics look great! I’m sure the views real time are crazy….keep hammerin away I wiil all be worth it at the summit!
John Bone
Posted by: John Bone on 12/25/2014 at 6:10 pm
Merry Christmas Colin! We miss you here, celebrating Christmas with Mom & Michael. I am following your climb & eager daily to get updates. We love you, Stevi, Curtis & Eboni
Posted by: Stevi on 12/25/2014 at 5:58 pm
Way to go Alex and Tom!! We are rooting for you today getting to 14,000!!! We all wish you well and stay strong from Colorado!!
Posted by: nicole celona-jacobs on 6/1/2017 at 10:14 am
Alex and Tom,
I am so excited for you both, it sounds like your are doing great. Keep up the hard work and perseverance! Warm thoughts!
Posted by: Cindy K on 6/1/2017 at 10:13 am
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