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Mt. McKinley: Van Deventer and Team Settle in at 11k Camp

May 18, 2014

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

May 17, 11:50 pm PT Despite the forecasts that we have been getting the last few days, we woke to sunny skies and calm conditions. Everybody was excited to get the move to 11k done. Now that we are here, the first part of the challenge of McKinley is wrapped up. From here on out, we'll be done with the sleds and snowshoes until we head back for the airstrip. The move only took a few hours, but we spent several more hours building snow walls and digging in. Right around dinner time the clouds moved in and it started to snow, about an inch in the last two hours. It looks like we'll wake to several more in the morning. The weather dovetails well with our overall plan however; we've had three hard days with big loads and tomorrow is the perfect time for our first full rest day. Our plan is to eat a fat breakfast, read some books, practice cramponing, prepare for a carry to 13k, and then eat a big dinner. Everybody is psyched with our progress even more so with the prospect of a mellow day. We'll let you know how it goes! RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, and Josh Maggard

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So glad to hear you’re having some sunny skies! Happy trails!!

Posted by: Courtney Winston on 5/19/2014 at 8:05 am

Great to hear that the team is making such great progress every day, and congrats on completing this first arm of your journey. For Marko, a big warm hug. XOXO
Gina

Posted by: gina badescu on 5/18/2014 at 9:50 am

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Beren & Team Wait Out the Weather

June 22, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

Ominous yet beautiful spoons of spin drift continue to tear across the upper mountain. For now we wait safely at 14 camp passing the time reviewing knots, going on training hikes and practicing skills needed on this expedition. Our camp at 14,000' is an ideal place for us to wait out the weather so that is what we'll continue to do. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Hi Everyone
Hope the weather is clearing on the mountain top and you all will be able to move up there soon. Are you cold yet?? We love you Anne Gilbert and are very proud!Dad loved his call from up there. Mom and Dad

Posted by: chris chase on 6/24/2011 at 7:15 am

Glad you are hanging in there. We miss you and can’t wait to hear about your grand adventure.

Posted by: carolyn crandell on 6/24/2011 at 6:34 am

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Mt. McKinley: Knoff and West Rib Team Rest at 14,000’

June 3, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

Hi, this is Andres from the West Rib Expedition. We are having a rest day at 14,000’ Yesterday, we carried to 16,200’ to make a cache. So we now have some groceries and luggage up there, now we are having a rest day back at 14,000’. Everybody is doing great, in good spirits. Good weather here right now and we look forward to climbing again in a couple days. Everything is well here and we are having a great time and looking forward to the climb. RMI Guide Andres Marin

Mt. Rainier: Grom, Crawford and Team Summit!

June 28, 2025

Posted by: Casey Grom, Joe Crawford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

This morning at 7:30 AM, the Four Day Climb team led by Casey Grom and Joe Crawford successfully descended from the crater rim of Mount Rainier after a successful summit push. The team was greeted with clear skies, light winds, and ideal climbing conditions.

From the summit, climbers enjoyed expansive views above a lingering marine layer that hovered around 7,600 feet. The contrast between the crystal-clear skies above and the thick cloud cover below created a surreal and breathtaking scene—one of those rare moments that make all the effort worthwhile.

Congratulations to all the climbers on a successful ascent!

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Denali: Walter & Team Rest Day at 11K Camp

May 18, 2021

Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 6:21 pm

Our team enjoyed a well-deserved rest day today. The timing was perfect, as our team was ready for it and the weather was a bit squirrelly today; the colder temps, breezy conditions and light snow didn't bother us at all as we lounged in our tents, reading, listening to music, snoozing and snacking.

The weather forecasts indicate improving conditions tomorrow and warming temps by Thursday. Our next mission will be to move camp up to Genet Basin, at 14,200'. We hope to tackle that tomorrow if the weather is good in the morning. If not, Thursday looks promising, and another day of rest and acclimatization at 11,200' will only help us.

We'll let you know either way tomorrow. Stay tuned.

RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Alpamayo: Schellens & Team Ascend to Moraine Camp

July 19, 2017

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 16,240'

The Alpamayo team is doing great! This morning we had a leisurely breakfast and began packing for our carry to Moraine Camp. We waved goodbye to Elias and his team as they started their descent to Casha Pompa and by mid morning we shouldered our packs and began hiking. The trail to Moraine Camp weaves through a boulder field as it ascends towards the glacier above. With blue skies overhead we all found ourselves pausing to taken on the spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca. Once at Moraine Camp, 16,100 feet, we unload our equipment and relaxed for a bit before starting our descent back to BC. After rolling into base camp we enjoyed some delicious soup and spent the afternoon relaxing, reading, or napping. Tomorrow will be our first true rest day, and despite the fact that everyone is strong and healthy we need it more for acclimatization. That's it for now. Thanks for following along RMI Guide Geoff Schellens and the Alpamayo team

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Mt. Rainier: June 6th Update

June 6, 2015

Posted by: Brent Okita, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mount Rainier Summit Climb teams, led by Brent Okita and JJ Justman, both reached the summit this morning! The teams reported a beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest. After both teams spent some time on the summit, they began their descent at 7:20 a.m. Congratulations summit teams!

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Knew you three could do it! Wendy Adam and Jen !!! Love Ossie

Posted by: Ossie brewer on 6/7/2015 at 8:15 am

Congrats, Daniel, Will, Matt & Matt! Quite a feat!
-Cousin Ben + Julie

Posted by: Ben & Julie on 6/6/2015 at 1:11 pm

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Mt. Rainier: May 15th Update

May 15, 2015

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climbs, led by Tyler Jones and Mike King, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning! At 9:30 am PT, the team began their descent from the crater rim. Tyler reported no wind, sunny skies, and warm temperatures with a cloud deck around 7,000’. Congratulations to RMI's first summit teams of 2015!

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Mt. Rainier: September 2nd Update

September 2, 2014

Posted by: Brent Okita, Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Brent Okita radioed from the Mount Rainier summit! He reported fairly warm temperatures, sunny skies with winds 5-20 mph and gusts to 45 mph. At 8:15 a.m., the team left the summit and started their descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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High five!

Posted by: Sherry Jones on 9/2/2014 at 11:01 am

Woo-hoo! Congrats, guys!

Posted by: Jennifer Dempsey on 9/2/2014 at 10:26 am

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Mt. Elbrus: Justman & Team Summit!

July 12, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 18,510'

July 12, 2014 - 1:15 am PT Hey - This is JJ. Well, this morning we did not play Eye of the Tiger. We did not play T-N-T. But let me give you a few of the lyrics we played this morning: I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast. I do like jelly on my breakfast toast. And do you know what else I like? Not one, not two but every single climber on top of Europe's highest mountain. What do you say gang? (cheers in back ground) It's an urgent news message, we are on the summit of Mt. Elbrus. Everyone did a great job. Strong as can be. And we are enjoying a beautiful day, a few puffy, happy clouds out in the distance, but that is about it Stay tuned for some photos and videos. We are going to head back down. I do believe we have a well deserved dinner and maybe a little bit of a celebration back at camp. Take care and thanks for following along. We will touch base again soon. Sayonara from the summit of Elbrus. RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman and the team call from the summit of Mt. Elbrus.