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Aconcagua: Smith & Team Move to Camp 1

January 14, 2020

Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Bye bye basecamp! We left the comforts of basecamp and continued our journey uphill. Having been on this terrain just the other day on our carry, made today just a little bit easier. After conquering the final 100 feet, we strolled into a crowded Aconcagua's Camp 1. A sea on tents scatter the camp. Although there were many tents, it was quiet since the occupants were carrying their gear to Guanacos 3 Camp (our Camp 2). We claimed tent spots and got settled into our new home for the next three nights. Tomorrow we will carry to Guanacos 3 Camp, as long as we are all feeling good in the morning. As the sun drops behind the rocks, the temperature drops, and everyone begins to wander back to their tents where their warm sleeping bags lay. So begins spending 10-12 hours in our tents.

Goodnight all,

RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team

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Amazing job Pops! We love you! Love, Xander and Nora

Posted by: Noel Imfeld on 1/15/2020 at 8:25 pm

Sending best wishes to Sue (a.k.a. Payday) from St. Ronaldo from Orizaba trip! You’ve got this…Carpe diem!

Posted by: Ron on 1/15/2020 at 5:01 am

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Mt. Rainier: Okita & Team Reach the Summit!

July 5, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Brent Okita and the Mt. Rainier Summit Climb left Columbia Crest at 7:45 am. Brent said the weather was a little chilly with 15 mph winds, sunny skies and some clouds around. Congratulations to today's summit climb team!

Fisher Chimneys: Blais & Team Check in from High Camp

July 21, 2018

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Nate Goodwin, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 6,700'

Friday, July 20, 2018 We made it to High Camp on Mt. Shuksan Fisher Chimneys route and the crew is feeling great. There is more snow up here than I've ever seen! We've settled in and are going to have dinner and get to bed as early as we can. We'll check in again after our climb. RMI Guide Zeb Blais and team

Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Storm Day at 14K Camp

June 10, 2017

Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 9, 2017 11:40 pm PST The team held at 14 Camp another day while it snowed most of the day. There wasn't much action outside of the tents minus some shoveling around camp and playing some games under shelter in the kitchen or as we call it the "posh." The team is still doing well and spirits are high as the weekend outlook is still calling for more snow and high winds. We've been keeping a close eye on our dwindling food bags but some easy rationing has us feeling that we still have enough time to wait for the next weather window. Thanks for some of the previous blog comments, we've shared them with the team. Send us some calm, sunny weather! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Tym, Tyler, and Team,

There must be a break-down because I have been sending you calm, warm weather…it is obviously not arriving. There must be a large, lost package at the post office. So sorry. I will continue to try at this end and wish you all the best. Stay strong and enthusiastic.

The Cavs beat the Warriors 137-116 last night, so with the Warriors ahead at 3-1, it is back to Oakland for another game on Monday night.

And Tym, Satoshi says, $2921.00!!

Love Mom and Zeppelin

Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/10/2017 at 8:04 pm

Matt and team,

Hanging in there. Sunny and hot in Michigan this weekend. Will send some your way. Praying weather clears up soon!! Stay safe.

Love, Mom

Posted by: Barb McAllister on 6/10/2017 at 9:18 am

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Ecuador Volcanoes: Liken & Team’s Next Objective- Chimborazo

January 24, 2017

Posted by: Ben Liken, Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 13,123'

What a gorgeous last three days we have had! They have been by far the nicest weather I've seen on my trips to Ecuador. As we left Guachalá, the oldest hacienda in Ecuador, we started our eight-hour drive to Chimborazo. Capitalizing on the beautiful weather, we took lots of great photos of all the mountains that were visible as we drove. Along the way, we stopped for burritos and margaritas before making our way to Estrella de Chimborazo, the lodge at the base of Chimborazo. Our plan is to begin our ascent tomorrow with a summit bid that night or the next. We'll see what the weather brings. We may be out of contact the next two to three nights as we embark on our next climbing objective. We will check in as soon as we can. Wish us luck! RMI Guide Ben Liken

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Great pics. Looks like an amazing trip so far. Have fun. Be safe.

Jeff.

Posted by: Jeff Williams on 1/25/2017 at 4:16 pm

Thanks for your latest post and gorgeous photo. I’m sending Owen and the team all the best possible climbing vibes. Good luck and enjoy the endeavor!

Catherine

Posted by: Catherine Leon on 1/24/2017 at 10:35 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams on the Summit!

May 25, 2015

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Eric Frank

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Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Team led by RMI Guides Eric Frank and Zeb Blais reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning just before 8 am PT. Eric reported clear skies with chilly temperatures and a 20 mph wind. The teams will enjoy some time on the crater before starting their descent to Camp Muir. After a brief rest at Camp Muir they will continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing the teams at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

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Congratulations Bridget and Patrick!! Have a safe trip back down!

Posted by: katie marsh on 5/25/2015 at 12:15 pm

Congratulations Bridget and Patrick!! The first of many more adventures for the two of you! Your aunt Barb would be so proud!!

Posted by: Mom and Dad McLoone on 5/25/2015 at 12:02 pm

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Mt. Everest: Hahn & Team Spend the Day in Kathmandu

March 24, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 4,383'

The team got together several times today to eat, drink and discuss the trek and climb to come. We enjoyed the comfortable calm, immaculately cared-for gardens but at other times, got out into the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu streets to run errands. We were pleased that our bascamp manager, Mark Tucker, was able to fly into Lukla to begin working his way toward base, some 35 to 40 miles distant. Most worked to get bags properly packed and organized for an early start in the morning. As team leader, I was asked to stop by the legendary Elizabeth Hawley's home office for my yearly interview as to the makeup of our team. Miss Hawley has kept track of climbing in Nepal and Tibet for more than fifty years and has known every famous and want-to-be-famous climber along the way. Jet lag remains a big challenge for the team, but our hope is that walking out in the fresh air of the Khumbu Valley will begin to work magic on us. Fingers crossed for clear weather and smooth flying in the morning. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Larry, from all of us in the Society and the many other Tomb Guards that may be monitoring your climb, good luck to you and your team on your way to the top of the world….

Safe travels and looking forward to the picture of you holding your badge on top..

Lonny

Posted by: Lonny LeGrand Badge#249 on 3/29/2015 at 5:14 pm

Bonny and Peter….

Checking in from sea level! We miss you down here.

Peter, Happy Birthday up there in the clouds.
Bonnie, waiting for you at the Mah Jong table.

Suzy Kelly

Posted by: Suzy Kelly on 3/25/2015 at 6:32 pm

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Vinson Massif Expedition: Weather Clears to Allow Team to Fly Vinson Base

December 12, 2014

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

December 11, 2014 - 8:01 pm PT A good chunk of this day was spent like the last three days... waiting and wondering when we'd get to fly. But two thirds of the way through dinner, everything changed. The weather at Vinson got good and we got up from the table and out to take down our tents. We'd spent the morning enjoying a fat-tire bike ride around the 10 kilometer course. During afternoon, the wind got up at Union Glacier and we stayed inside the big dining tent, playing games, reading and talking. Most had given up hope for getting to Vinson on this day by the time we got the call. We loaded into the ski equipped Twin Otter and took off in a hurry. Then we enjoyed the magical scenery as we flew up the middle of the Ellsworth Mountains. Nothing but ice and rock -in a million different configurations- as far as the eye could see. The mountains got enormous as we approached Vinson and the pilot dove down toward the Branscomb Glacier to set us, ever so smoothly, at Vinson Basecamp. We hopped out into strong sunshine and calm air... Such a relief after the winds at Union today. Up went our tents and we crawled in after staring slack-jawed at the unreal and gigantic ice cliffs and rock escarpments around us. Tomorrow, if all goes well, we just might go mountain climbing. Best Regards RMI Guides Dave Hahn

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & 100% of Team on the Summit!

September 7, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

Hey this is Seth calling from the summit of Kilimanjaro. We have every single last member of the team up at Uhuru Peak. That's 100% of us 11 plus 5 great African guides. It's a nice day, clear skies all night long. The rain we had before, the last two days, just disappeared. There is a cloud deck down below us. We just had the nicest summit day. Everybody is doing great and we're gonna head back down. We have a long drop, it's about 9,000 feet down to our last camp. And then we are on safari. We will check in when we get to our last camp. Ciao. RMI Guide Seth Watefall

RMI Guide Seth Waterfall calls from the summit of Kilimanjaro.

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team - Day One on the Trail

September 2, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

Hello from Camp 1 on Kilimanjaro! We had a nice hike today. We started with an early breakfast at the hotel and then we piled into the big 'Unimog' and drove to the park entrance. After checking in there we hit the trail. Since we were in a cloud from the start, the hike was very pleasant temperature-wise. Once we reached Machame Camp, the sun broke out and we had a great view of the upper mountain. Everyone's getting settled into their first night on the mountain and looking forward to tomorrow's trek to the Shira Plateau. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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