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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
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom, Hannah Blum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Thursday June, 12, 2025 9:21pm PDT
Our final rest day in the books. We let the sun warm our tents before we finally crawled out to share a meal of hashbrowns and eggs. After a relaxed and slow morning, we then spent the day basking in the sun like lizards, seeing what other climbers were offering up, and getting our gear ready for the summit push - which would be starting tomorrow.
We are all very excited and looking forward to moving to 17,000’ camp tomorrow.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
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Mt. McKinley Expedition May 27, 2025
Stephen and team,
I just heard you made it to the summit. Amazing! I’m so excited for you. Way to go pushing yourself through this challenge. I hope to hear about this adventure someday.
Posted by: Tammy Nemetz on 6/15/2025 at 4:43 am
OMG!! You are almost there and our adventure novel will come to an end! We can’t wait to read the final chapter!! We are cheering you on and we are in absolute awe of your strength, courage and tenacity!! Stay safe and warm!
<3
Stephen’s Fam
Posted by: Deb Kendall on 6/13/2025 at 9:56 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 17,716'
Hi there!
We left base camp early this morning and made our way to Lobuche high camp. We said goodbye to everyone that made our stay so wonderful.
The trail was crowded with yaks and trekkers but we ducked and dodged and eventually made it back to Gorek shep and then on to Lobuche.
After a quick lunch, we headed uphill to Lobuche high camp! It was a windy day and the forecast looks like the wind will continue for the next few days. We plan to climb tonight and see if we can safely make it to the top and back down.
We’re headed to bed early to try to get some rest before an early wake up.
Two of our teammates that planned to just trek made it safely back to Pheriche where they will wait for us to get down from the climb.
Cross your fingers the wind dies down!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the team
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Posted by: Casey Grom, Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Casey Grom here checking in with RMI's Kilimanjaro Climb # 2 of 2024!
All is well here in Tanzania and most of the team arrived yesterday morning after some very long flights. It was a short and uneventful ride to our Lodge that is nestled in between Arusha and Moshi and not so far from the base of Kilimanjaro. The team spent the day relaxing and getting adjusted to the nearly 12hr time change.
We had a leisurely morning today and had our first official meeting at 8:30 where we did a round of introductions and then discussed the program for the coming days ahead. We spent the remainder of the day getting our gear packed up, exploring the grounds of our Lodge, which is incredibly peaceful and has monkeys running around keeping us entertained.
We wrapped up the evening with another delicious meal and plenty of friendly conversations. Everyone is doing well and excited to hit the trail tomorrow and get a little bit of exercise.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew # 2
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, January 20, 2024
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
Sit back and relax. We let the sun warm our tents before crawling out this morning. The valley below was swallowed by clouds giving camp an almost eerie feel. We sat just above them with a clear sky above. There was nothing on our agenda besides relaxing and organizing our belongings for our move tomorrow. A big part of expeditions is self entertainment during rest days. The team occupied themselves with flying colors. Camp was quiet most of the day until a team from below carried gear to Camp 1. They lacked some self awareness and implanted themselves in the middle of our scene. It gave some comedy to the day and a topic at dinner. Everyone is looking healthy and strong after resting all day, so tomorrow we will make our move to Camp 2. We will make our new home at 18,000'. You can feel the excitment in the team as our summit day approaches. Its less than a week away...
Adios,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
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That’s a lotta days and nights up on the mountain. Enjoy every minute! Even if, and especially when, your definition of “fun” isn’t congruent with the lowlanders.
Proud of you all!
Posted by: Donna Sassaman on 1/18/2020 at 6:53 pm
Hi Tim,
Beautiful photo. Even better that you are there experiencing it! We think of you every day and know that you are making the most of the journey up the mountain. Just remember:
Getting to the top of the mountain is optional; coming home to those who love you is not!
Dick
Posted by: Dick Simpson on 1/18/2020 at 2:33 pm
Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Be safe and smart. Climb smarter not faster. Hope the weather is your friend.
Posted by: William Paul Gagnon on 5/26/2019 at 4:25 pm
Hey, Kevin! Karie just let me in on your awesome adventure!!! Be safe and enjoy every amazing moment.
Prayers,
Judy
Posted by: Judy Papanek on 7/29/2018 at 10:02 am
Kevin
We are really enjoying following you on your adventure. Enjoy and stay safe.
Posted by: Dick and Kay Seubert on 7/29/2018 at 8:49 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
<3 thank you!!
Posted by: Vanessa on 5/26/2017 at 3:58 pm
I agree with all. Bruce and Josh are Mountaineers and heros in my book. Glad to know you are safe and now have memories of Denali that will keep with you.
Posted by: James on 6/30/2014 at 6:52 am
I’ve been watching you—but also NOAH’s weather reports—and I’m really, glad you made the decision that you did, even with all of that forward momentum that I KNOW you had. I’m sorry you-all didn’t summit but “he who climbs and then goes down, survives to claim Denali’s crown!”.
Posted by: Susan on 6/29/2014 at 7:22 pm
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