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Posted by: Andy Bond
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
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The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team trained all week to hone the mountaineering skills needed to qualify for a Denali, Aconcagua, and other big mountain expeditions. The team learned crevasse rescue, fixed line travel, route finding, and avalanche forecasting. Poor weather and high avalanche danger prevented the team from making a summit attempt via the Katuz Glacier, but the time spend training and learning the advanced mountain skills will benefit all team members on their next mountain adventure.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 12,664'
After dinner, a few of us sat around the dining table and I asked, “what was the highlight of your day?” And the answer was “walking through the pine trees in a cloud.” Someone else chimed in that they agreed because “everything seemed very peaceful.”
We had another big day - leaving Namche and heading toward Tengboche. Climbing up to the top of Namche and turning the corner on the trail to views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam was remarkable. We had intermittent clouds this morning but the mountains continued to peek through as we moved along the trail. This is one of my favorite trekking days because the views are endless. We stopped for as many photos as possible because we knew the clouds would settle in by the afternoon.
Just before lunch, we headed back down a big hill toward the river and lo and behold we saw a large group of Himalayan tahr - a type of mountain goat. They were so curious looking at us looking at them with tilted heads and calm eyes. After lunch, we had two more hours of uphill. Everyone did excellent even as the clouds socked in and it began to snow. Before we knew it we were in Tengboche, dawning all the layers we brought to try to stay warm and dry.
We were able to have a very special blessing by the llama at the monastery and spend some time listening to their afternoon meditations and prayers.
Now, we are all tucked into our sleeping bags with hot water bottles right next to us. We are staying at a beautiful teahouse called Rivendell and being taken such good care of. It was a special day today and we are so thankful for the people of the Khumbu valley opening their hearts and homes.
RMI Guides Jess, Sam, and team
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Posted by: Casey Grom
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Our final day on the mountain!
Today the gang got up at 6am refreshed after a much needed nights sleep, we had breakfast, then hit the trail one last time. It took about four hours to reach the park gate where the team had lunch and said our final goodbyes to our amazing crew of 44 that took such great care of us on the mountain.
We finished the little celebration by handing out their well deserved tips and then hopped aboard our awaiting bus for the ride back to the lodge.
Finally we are all safe and sound, cleaner, and smelling fresh after an exciting seven day journey up and down Kilimanjaro.
Stayed tuned, Safari starts tomorrow!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Kilimanjaro January 6, 2024
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Yesterday the entire team arrived for the first RMI trip to the Mexico Volcanoes for this season. We have all bags in tow and are now on our way to La Malinche for some acclimatization. Today is mostly cloudy, so we will see what the mountain gives us, but more importantly we are getting out to move the legs and exercise the lungs. Check back tomorrow for details on how our day went!
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
To David and Kriss with IMG: I am so proud of both of you for your endurance, courage, and adventuresome spirits. You and all the teams are in my prayers for a safe trek, safe and successful summit, and safe trip back to Chile and then home. Many thanks and blessings to all the guides for their skill and safety measures. God’s blessings on all of you. Love, Mom Buchwald
Posted by: April Buchwald on 12/6/2014 at 2:17 pm
Glad both duffles made it to lower stress levels. Everyone stay safe and well. Folk back home have you in our prayers. Keep us posted.
Posted by: Bob Sullivan, Sr. on 12/6/2014 at 7:06 am
On The Map
Good luck Daniel and Team and warm hugs from Gulli and Grandma!
Puss, puss/
mom
Posted by: Lena & Rob on 5/27/2014 at 7:07 am
Wow! Hope you are staying warm in this beautiful winter land. So nice to hear that your expedition is proceeding in a good spirit and the entire team is well. We are right behind you cheering you every step of the way. Love you lots! Rob and Mom
Posted by: Lena & Rob on 5/27/2014 at 7:01 am
On The Map
We miss you dad. Have fun on your climb.
Ken, Alex and Sophia.
Posted by: Veronica on 2/14/2014 at 9:20 pm
Go Naie Naie! Enjoy the final climb down the mountain with team PJR! So happy for you all. You truly are an inspiration Renee. Tell Jord to buy you a nice beer and enjoy a hot shower.
Thinking of you always you bobby dazzler.
Love ya,
Sarah xxx
Posted by: Sarah on 6/1/2015 at 9:28 pm
Wooohooo the final countdown is on team PJR!!!
You are such a champion Renee, can’t wait to see your smiling face back in Melbourne again :) Bet you can’t wait for that cold beer, hot shower and a warm bed for a well earned snooze !!! You really rock the world little one :) xxxx Love you a bit ;)
Posted by: Paul on 6/1/2015 at 9:03 pm
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