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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,000'
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 9:33 pm PT
A little bit of a tough one for us. We geared up and started climbing the "autobahn" toward Denali Pass. The team was handling the terrain well but a cold wind got going and our sense was that it was strengthening. We turned at 17,800ft and the wind died before we'd reached camp. It likely would have worked for climbing after all. We turned the day into a rest/acclimatization day and we'll give the summit another try tomorrow.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Denali Expedition June 11, 2024
After two successful summits of La Malinche and Ixta, team Mexico Volcanoes took our show back on the road to the small town of Tlachachuca to prepare for our climb of 18,500' Pico de Orizaba.
Our perfect sunny weather continued as we gear exploded and sorted on the lawn of our Mexican outfitter Servimont. After a quick lunch we loaded into the 4x4 trucks and 1964 Dodge Powerwagon that take us to our basecamp. A couple bouncy hours later, we unloaded, dusted off and set up the tents for a quick sleep.
11:30pm dawned calm and star-lit, and we made quick work of the lower part of Orizaba. As we neared 17,000 feet, the sun came up and gave us the spectacular and classic pyramidal mountain shadow that Orizaba is famous for.
As we climbed higher, it became clear that rumors of a very icy summit section were true. We watched as multiple teams above us on the steep summit headwall found more of the bullet-hard ice we’d found lower on the glacier, and winds strong enough to put them down on that ice multiple times.
We had a chat as a group and concluded that our 18,000 foot high point (highest for all but the guides!) was certainly the best spot to turn around. It was a hard decision as Orizaba was our biggest goal. But ultimately we all agreed that safety on this huge exotic mountain was number one.
We descended into a hot sunny afternoon and enjoyed our final evening with a delicious dinner, then made our way to the airport in the morning to some fond farewells.
Until next time Orizaba!
Thanks to the team for a great trip and way too many memories to list here!
RMI Guides Joe Hoch & Sam Hoffman
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Mexico's Volcanoes February 3, 2024
Posted by: Steve Gately, Ben Ammon, James Bealer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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This is such exciting adventure to follow! I am so proud of my Grandson James!
It is such a pleasure to read each word on every blog—Thank you all for this! On to the Top of the
Denali World with safety!!
Posted by: Pat Howell on 5/25/2019 at 12:37 pm
The blog makes it sounds so beautiful! Stay safe and can’t wait to see your pictures and hear your stories.
Posted by: Jill and Kristi Snow on 5/24/2019 at 4:21 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Ken we are all still pulling for you. I know you are having a great time seeing some amazing sights. Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back. Praying for good weather so you can make that summit. Dennis
Posted by: Dennis Canevari on 6/12/2015 at 5:46 pm
Ken, here’s a poem for you and the team…
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin
Posted by: Anna Fisher on 6/12/2015 at 2:01 pm
How long is your acclimatize period between C1/C2?
Posted by: Mary on 3/30/2015 at 6:34 am
On The Map
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
Posted by: Chris on 12/26/2014 at 4:14 am
Equipo Hailes we miss you all as well. We observe your accomplishments each day individually (GO VIV!!!!) and as they say in Spanish el equipo, the team. A strong team is what counts both on the mountain and in everyday life.
Bob
Posted by: Bob on 12/26/2014 at 3:43 am
WOO HOO!! So proud of you sweet girl! Love you
Posted by: Jami carino on 7/14/2019 at 11:19 am
So proud of you, Em! What an inspiration and testament you are to put in the work & following your dreams! To many more summits in this lifetime! Love ya mountain mama!
Posted by: Emma Patrick on 7/14/2019 at 10:58 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Go team! I am praying the winds calm down for another attempt - you guys got this! Dad, you’re a beast and I can’t wait to hear all the stories. Love you so much! - Rach
Posted by: Rachel Shoppy on 6/27/2024 at 10:57 am
You guys will summit tomorrow for sure! Praying for great weather! Good luck!
Posted by: Sunita Bendale on 6/26/2024 at 9:45 pm
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