Most Popular Entries
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Hannah Blum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 14,000'
-640x480.jpg)
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 10:21 pm PT
Today was a long day. Around midnight the snow finally stopped and the skies begun to clear. This morning we woke up to lingering clouds, but a few hints of sunshine and finally, a day without snow. After a quick breakfast and hot drinks, we began to shovel out our camp, that had taken a real beating over the last few days of really heavy snowfall. Once we shoveled our camp, we began to pack up the gear we needed for 14,000' Camp, and gather the gear we were going to leave at 11,000' Camp until we came back through. This included snowshoes, one trekking pole, and for everyone besides the guides - the dreaded sleds. We also left behind trash, and food we realized a week in we might not eat in the remaining two weeks. Once our cache was buried and left, we strapped on our crampons and began the slow trek up Motorcycle Hill. It was no easy feat, the trail breaking was close to waist deep in places. We continued our way up Squirrel Hill, across the Polo Fields, and around Windy Corner - which was less windy than a few days ago. And finally made it to the promised land, 14,000' Camp. Greeted by friends and sunshine, it was nice to finally make it to our launching point for the rest of the mountain. We quickly built camp, and eventually enjoyed a late dinner of ramen. The team did great, everyone pushed themselves, and showed up.
Tomorrow we will sleep in and take a well deserved rest day at our new camp.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion
New Post Alerts:
Mt. McKinley Expedition May 27, 2025
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
It was another cool and cloudy morning in the highlands where we woke up, but as we descended into the rift valley again, it got warmer and drier. We stopped for some souvenir/gift shopping and then made the move toward Tarangire National Park. We entered just before noon, weaving between giant baobab trees scarred by elephant tusks. Immediately we began seeing wildlife… impalas, zebra, wildebeest… first in ones and twos, then by the hundreds. Eventually we mixed in elephants and giraffes and seemingly everything else.
Tarangire is a vast land of animals. From horizon to horizon. Our seasoned safari team spotted two impressive lions that no one else had managed to find. We spent the day marveling at elephant families and birds of all sizes and flavors. We searched high and low for cheetahs and leopards… but (so far) without success. By sunset we were sitting around a fire just outside the park boundary in a “tent camp” still spotting wildlife from our chairs. It is our final night as a team. As the first few stars began to show, we shared a spontaneous and appropriate few minutes of silence… and then we burst into laughter and conversation and eventually storytelling.
Leopards in the morning.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations! That’s a huge accomplishment!
Posted by: Mike Doucette on 6/19/2019 at 3:53 pm
Awesome!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Congratulations!
Love, Mom
Posted by: Mom on 6/15/2019 at 2:53 pm
On The Map
Congratulations ! ! ! The song “I can only imagine” comes to mind…... Another dream has come true, achieving this is such an accomplishment.. Cudo’s to a strong team, that overcame and conquered ! Love to you all ....Have a safe trip descending.. Wish I could be there to greet you and to celebrate with you…..
Grams
Posted by: Barbara Jones on 6/30/2018 at 5:40 am
Congratulations Josh, Rusty, Craig and the entire crew! Can’t wait to hear all about your amazing adventure!
Josh, love you and can’t wait to see you!
Posted by: Sarah Levy on 6/29/2018 at 3:38 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Thanks for the progress updates! I’m sure Matt is wondering how the kickball team is faring without him, and we want him to be fully focused on your dangerous mission, so if you could let me know we have won the past 2 games. We are ranked 7th in the league (of 11) heading in to playoffs next week.
Stay safe & have a great time!!
Posted by: Denise on 6/1/2017 at 11:27 am
Hi John and Team!
Impressed with your progress so far… and love seeing the posts… it looks very very cold! Be safe!
Southwire Groupies
Posted by: Southwire Groupies on 6/1/2017 at 6:43 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
.jpg)
On The Map
Bob and Nicky…stay strong and enjoy your celebration while striving for the top! Best regards and best wishes. Nick and family
Posted by: Nick Spanakis on 5/26/2014 at 6:49 pm
Hi Marko and Team
Stay strong. Cant wait to see you at the bottom. Is there a Bloomingdale’s there?
xxoo Aunt Carolyn
Posted by: Aunt Carolyn on 5/26/2014 at 5:47 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jess Wedel, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 3:23 pm PDT
We're resting again at 14k. We're in the sun, but the cloud deck is just below us. And strong winds continue to ravage the upper mountain above us. After a lengthy brunch, our team spent a few hours building snow walls to fortify camp. We're hopeful that the weather change we're looking for will arrive by the weekend so we can make a summit push. Signs are optimistic and our team's spirits are high.
RMI Guide Mike Walter and Team
New Post Alerts:
Denali Expedition, May 5, 2024
You are almost there!!! Patience and the time will be there before you know it! We are with you.
Posted by: Bruce Wilhelm on 5/22/2024 at 7:53 pm
Stay safe out there!
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 5/22/2024 at 5:19 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000
.jpg)
On The Map
Hi Raghu..
Mauna is doing good :) we all hoping that weather turns in your favor.. so that you guys can keep going…
Lots of love from home in Omaha :)
Posted by: Lakshmi on 5/26/2017 at 11:52 am
Ps, whoever is with Brandon, make sure his pee bottle is closed tightly. I speak from experience on this one.
Posted by: Constantine Velentzas on 6/12/2025 at 9:53 am
Sounds delightful! Looks like a few days of low wind, high pressure for you with minimal snow in the forecast. Wear your layers and drink your soup boys and girls!
Posted by: Constantine Velentzas on 6/12/2025 at 9:50 am
View All Comments