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RMI Guide JJ Justman and the team call from the summit of Mt. Elbrus.
On The Map
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
SO excited for the next update! Love you, John!! Don’t be stubborn up there ;)
Posted by: McKenna Harris on 6/2/2014 at 2:25 pm
THE JOURNEY begins!! Keep your spirits UP.. Be strong , Be smart, Be safe…Be a great team!!!!!. And know that you are loved!!! GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/1/2014 at 6:04 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Steve and Team,
Looks like it’s a little too early in the season for summiting this year. Hope you get to fly out quickly and grab that long awaited hot shower.
Hike well and be safe.
Dad
Posted by: Bill Gately on 5/28/2014 at 4:59 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Josh Geiser
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Hello again,
Today we decided to take our rest day. All night the wind battered our tents and send snow swirling between the rain fly and tent body. The gusts kept up until the morning but later subsided and turned into a calm, bright, hot day. The team enjoyed the warm weather. They occupied themselves with a chess tournament. They are currently playing for seeding. Tomorrow we are looking to make our carry to 13,600' and Tuesday move to 14,000' Camp. Weather looks to be in our favor, so keep sending those good weather vibes our way the next couple days. Now we must catch some sleep for our day tomorrow.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
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Denali Expedition June 2, 2024
I’m just here for some quality Patrick comments.
Posted by: Will on 6/13/2024 at 11:04 pm
Helloooo Tommy from Sunriver!
Keep up the good work. Love you miss you!
Chess? You have this hands down. I’m sure you’re in the finals, if I had to place a bet.
Posted by: Linda Barrow on 6/11/2024 at 8:51 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jess Wedel, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
We're resting in camp today. It's cloudy and snowing lightly. There's a big lenticular cloud cap up high. Our plan is to practice fixed rope travel in camp today and hopefully put in a cache at high camp tomorrow if the weather allows. We'll keep you posted.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Denali Expedition, May 5, 2024
Go, Nick, go!!! We love you and are cheering you on! Can’t wait to celebrate your summit and return home.
Love, Spauldings one & all!
Posted by: Sharon Spaulding on 5/21/2024 at 10:47 am
We love reading these blog posts! Thank you so much for sending and keeping the team safe. Tell Nick Roberts we love him.
Posted by: Kathie Roberts on 5/20/2024 at 3:53 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jess Wedel, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9,400'
We woke to 6-8" of snow at the base of Ski Hill. Light snow was still falling as we ate breakfast, but the trend was improving so we started packing up camp.
By the time we started climbing it was mostly sunny and quite warm. Climbing up Ski Hill in base layers was a treat. Clouds increased and winds ramped up during our climb. By the time we got to our second break, visibility was down to near zero, winds were steadily increasing, and temps had dropped enough to remind us we're in Alaska. It was obvious that conditions would continue to deteriorate, so we put our camp in at 9,400'. It's pretty nasty outside but we're all safe and cozy in our tents. We guides are suiting up to go set up our cook tent so we can fire up stoves and get everyone fed. Hopefully this weather passes overnight, and we can push camp up to 11,200' tomorrow. Time will tell, but 9400' will be our home for tonight. We'll check in again tomorrow with an update.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Denali Expedition, May 5, 2024
Posted by: Mike King, Nick Scott, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
Gloria, you are AWESOME!!! We are ALWAYS so proud of you (and team) whether you make it to the top or not. We can’t wait to see more pictures. Dana says it’s exciting to live his climbing dreams vicariously through you. :-) BIG HUGS!!!!!!
Posted by: Susan and Dana on 12/30/2018 at 5:18 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Steve Gately, Jordan Cargill
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Way to go, Tim and Taylor! So proud and excited for you and your team. What a great way to spend Father’s Day weekend. Love you both so much
Posted by: Kami Small on 6/16/2018 at 3:23 pm
Congratulations Tyler!!
Posted by: Tina on 6/16/2018 at 3:13 pm
I’m enjoying learning and seeing the beauty of Bolivia
To All
Enjoy
Be safe
Posted by: Tina /John zabinski on 5/28/2018 at 6:43 am
We are so excited!!!!!!! The chickens are doing well.
Posted by: Granny on 7/13/2014 at 1:59 pm
Nice job JJ. Good luck to your Argentina today!! Dom and Kalani.
Posted by: Dom on 7/13/2014 at 6:42 am
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