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Posted by: Alan Davis, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
We fired stoves to a clear and crisp morning at 15,000’. As we took our final sips of instant coffee and Nescafé we gleamed with anticipation for the day ahead....
The team reached the summit of Ixta at 0630 and styled the climb in just over four hours. After enjoying a brilliant sunrise on an nearly windless morning, we made our way back down where we were met by Rogelio with delicious avocado sandwiches and cold beverages. I don’t think many of us stayed awake on the bus ride to the beautiful hamlet of Puebla this evening, but we arrived a couple hours ago and spirits were high to say the least. We were greeted by the wonderful staff at the Colonial Hotel where much desired hot showers, food, and well deserved rest awaited us. Looking forward to the next 24 hours in this alluring city of fine cuisine and architecture!
Posted by: Bryan Mazaika, Chad Gaffigan, David Price, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats Rob and team on reaching the summit!! so proud and happy for you!
woohoooooo!
can’t wait to see pics.
love ya, Ker
Posted by: kerry on 6/13/2019 at 8:45 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,600'
Blessed to have alpine with you and your Tele-tuesday gang thru Bear Pit,Many Years Ago,Which was Completely Memorable, Will always be thankful for you and Julie ‘s friendship even back when you lived on Gold HILL
Posted by: James ( Spud) on 6/1/2019 at 1:12 am
Maybe not quite as hoped but had to be an unforgettable experience for all, none-the-less! Can’t wait to hear the details, Chandra!
‘Love u to the mountains & back!’
Mom ❤
Posted by: Kari on 5/26/2019 at 9:27 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Words cannot adequately express how proud and excited we are for you and your team on this amazing accomplishment. You even were able to reach the summit!!
God Bless You!
Posted by: Uncle Gary & Aunt Roe on 5/5/2019 at 10:41 am
Posted by: Jordan Cargill, Ben Ammon, Joe Hoch, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Tal chen we are all proud of you
Well done!
Ben
Posted by: ben straussman on 7/12/2018 at 8:28 pm
Congratulations Tal-Chen ! Very excited for you and for us.
Kol Hackavod!
All my love!
Posted by: Shosh Straussman on 7/12/2018 at 11:18 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Seth. Thanks for doing such a great job posting. All of us back in the states felt like we were there. I’m am hopeful to give it try with my kids sometime soon. I hope the next climb is a success as well.
Rusty
Posted by: Rusty on 8/29/2014 at 7:25 pm
Hi George, loved reading the blog posts. We’re so proud of you! Can’t wait to hear all your amazing stories. Hope you and the team enjoy a safe trip home.
Posted by: Charlie & Karen on 8/29/2014 at 7:16 pm
Elias de Andres Martos calls in from Machu Picchu.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful time! Go team Junell!!! - Sam & Clay, I Love you mommy and daddy and miss you!! Rowan
Posted by: Beverly Jones on 8/5/2014 at 10:56 am
Jayne, you know I will be expecting some pictures with you and the llamas. Hope y’all are having a blast!
-Tyler
Posted by: Tyler B. on 8/5/2014 at 7:41 am
Posted by: Seth Burns, Miles Watson, Brendan Oates
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
The ENTIRE Mt. Baker Easton Glacier Climb led by RMI Guides Seth Burns, Miles Watson, and Brendan Oates reached the summit of Mt. Baker earlier today! The team has descended to Sandy Camp for the night. In the morning the team will pack up camp and descend back to the trailhead.
Congratulations climbers!
PC: Seth Burns
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 11,300'
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Tashi Delek!
Last night we got to spend the night in a very special place - a traditional teahouse with views overlooking the oldest monastery in the Khumbu Valley - the Pangboche Monastery. We had a very quiet and serene night since we were the only team staying there. We woke up early, had our usual coffee, pancakes, some version of eggs (plain omelette? Veg omelette? Fried eggs? We like them all!) and got to walking.
April is one of the busiest months in the Khumbu Valley with Trekkers and Everest climbers all making their way to base camp. While we were one of the few teams walking downhill, we passed team after team after team heading up. A highlight of the morning was FINALLY seeing a baby yak. We’ve been keeping our eyes out and have seen some yak teens but today we got to see a full on baby fluff! We watched him stumble between his mama and another yak and even buck and get a little sassy from what we suppose was a bug or some other nuisance. The cutest.
After nearly five hours of walking, we arrived back in Namche. And boy, does it feel good. We’ve run into lots of friends and fellow climbers, we had a big lunch at Eat Smart (our favorite non-teahouse food of the trip!) and spent the afternoon enjoying the excited energy of this little city during the climbing season. We’re so happy to be back at Base de Camp Teahouse that has hot showers in the room and some pretty incredible views.
One more day of walking to Lukla tomorrow. It’s hard to believe this trip is nearing its end.
RMI Guides Jess and the Lobuche team
Congrats to you all. Great to see the photo of the team on the summit of Ixta.
All the best for the Pico de Orizaba summit attempt on Saturday.
Stay warm, stay strong, stay safe and enjoy.
Thinking of you all
Posted by: Jacquie on 1/23/2020 at 9:36 pm
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