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Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 17,800'
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos checks in from the summit of Nevado Urus.
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9,400'
Friday, May 19, 2023 7:50pm PDT
Day two complete!
We woke to beautiful weather for our walk uphill to cache our gear. Camp was busy early in the morning with teams packing to move or carry. The team made fast work packing, and we were walking roped up only two hours after waking. Firm snow helped the sleds pull easily. The temperatures warmed fast and before we knew it was toasty out. So far, we have not experienced the Denali cold. I’m sure it is coming but right now we might as well be in the southern states.
Once we dug our hole deep enough that no ravens could get to our food, we headed back to camp. It got a bit dire for a second with the overwhelming heat, but everyone made it in good style. A well-deserved down time was enjoyed before we rallied for dinner. During our rest we were greeted by a little bird that landed on my food, I think that is a good sign. Burritos filled our bellies, and we discussed tomorrow's plan.
As we lay in our tents resting for tomorrow a light snow makes a pitter patter on our tents. Fingers crossed it stays light and we can move to 11k camp tomorrow.
RMI Guides Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team
Go Dawn!!!
Posted by: Matty G on 5/20/2023 at 7:52 pm
To Bethany Gray: I love you so much and am so proud of you for this exciting adventure. Today would be your grandmother, Verna’s birthday, (5/19),
It’s a good sign, so enjoy your climb. Love you, Aunt Jackie
Posted by: Jackie Gray on 5/20/2023 at 7:31 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
May 16, 2021 - 11:28 pm PT
We moved a whole lot of our food, fuel, and various other sundries up to about 10k today. Loads were lighter than yesterday by a lot, but the terrain was steeper and it was hard work. The team did great, even when the sun turned on the microwave oven on us and it started to feel more like the desert in July than an Alaskan Glacier in May.
All our work today sets us up well to move to 11k camp tomorrow. We know the trail, loads should be even lighter, and it promises to be a successful day. We'll check in tomorrow from up higher!
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, Chase Halbert, Matias Francis, and team
The pictures by the planes are great!! Wonderful to see the group, everyone looks ready to go!! Fun to read about the first few days. Cannot wait to read more!!
Posted by: Bethany on 5/17/2021 at 6:27 pm
Posted by: Steve Gately, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Awesome news Colin!!! All your training paid off. Congratulations and can’t wait to see the pics and videos.
Posted by: Mark Lockareff on 9/3/2019 at 11:13 am
Congratulations Colin! You embraced the challenge and conquered the Summit. I truly admire your indomitable spirit!!
Posted by: Sharon Lockareff on 9/3/2019 at 10:37 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,000'
Posted by: Zeb Blais, Nate Goodwin, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 6,700'
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Categories: Guide News
Hi Aunt Kim!!! Way to go on your first summit- yay!!!! I had the best time in Nashville while mommy and daddy were away… I am so independent now- pretty soon I can start climbing mountains with you !!!!!
Lots of Love
Sophia & Crew
PS I taught daddy how to catch fireflies
Posted by: Sophia Rose on 7/5/2014 at 7:00 pm
Congrats on one of the summits. Can’t wait to see photo of the view that is described. Sasha and I are spending our days at the beach and jungle trail and thinking of you all in your fleece. Hope the food on this Peru journey is as good as in September.
Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 7/5/2014 at 10:09 am
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