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RMI Guide Dave Hahn calls in from Pheriche.
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RMI Guide Billy Nugent calls from the Mt. Shuksan summit!
Awesome!! So relieved to read the update. Congrats Justin and the rest of the team!
Posted by: Patrice on 9/12/2014 at 3:29 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY HOME.
Posted by: ROSCOE on 8/9/2014 at 8:58 am
On The Map
So good to hear your voice! Earlier, I read the blog about the trivia question and thought that you might know that stuff! Enjoy the summit
Posted by: Joanne on 8/2/2014 at 4:46 am
Have fun on your summit climb! Casey is great at getting everyone to the top safely and with a smile on their face.
Posted by: Eric Y. on 8/1/2014 at 10:49 am
Posted by: Leon Davis, Mike King, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
What beautiful surroundings! Im at the beach with our daughters but we are checking on Chuck and hoping for the best for his adventure!
lori Harrelson
Posted by: Lori Harrelson on 5/21/2014 at 7:09 am
Thanks for blogging this trip! My husband is there and our boys and I look forward to your daily notes and photos to track daddy’s climb! Good luck and God bless!
Posted by: Brooke Q on 5/21/2014 at 1:43 am
Shira Camp!
We made it up to 12,400 ft and reached our westernmost camp. Actually, we climbed even a little higher before dropping down to finish the day. We left the big trees behind and ascended steeply through Giant Heather, eventually passing our first senecios and lobelias. We were above a sea of clouds—and sometimes below an upper deck of clouds as well. Conditions were pleasant: not too hot, not too cold, and not too windy.
Today, we got our hands on the rock in a few places. It was great to spice things up with the short rock steps we needed to traverse and scale. But ultimately, the best part of the day was finishing the climb and turning the corner at the edge of the Shira Plateau.
We had an easy afternoon in our new camp—eating, drinking, resting, and watching the sun set.
—RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
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Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari August 5, 2025
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Calvin Jiricko, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 9:30 pm PT
Forecasts weren’t great for today, but when we looked out in the morning, the actual weather wasn’t bad. We packed up and got our spikes on by 8:20AM to begin working up Motorcycle Hill. It was great to be climbing in crampons and using an ice axe again. We took our first rest break in the middle of Squirrel Hill and our second in the Polo Field just under the end of the West Buttress. It was a little breezy, but since temps weren’t very cold it wasn’t at all uncomfortable.
Most of our day was spent in brilliant sunshine with blue sky, while clouds filled in below us. Windy Corner wasn’t particularly windy, and the travel conditions were good, so we made it to our cache target of 13,500 feet in four hours. We did a bit of hard digging to keep our things safe from ravens. After one last look at the great South Peak of Mt. McKinley (our destination) we dropped back around the corner and had an easy climb down to Camp at 11k. The final 30 minutes was in a mild whiteout as we descended into the clouds.
The round trip was a pretty respectable 6 hours and got us back in plenty of time for a restful afternoon while it snowed lightly on our tents. Fingers crossed for moving weather tomorrow as we would like to get to 14k camp.
- RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Mt. McKinley Expedition, June 14, 2025
Ser ut til at dere har god kontroll og at værforholdene er ok. Vi følger med dere hver dag fra sommervarme i Hellas.
Posted by: Erik Blaauw Evensen on 6/24/2025 at 4:11 am
With you in spirit, Tony. Praying for good weather!!
Posted by: Tom Leonard on 6/24/2025 at 3:59 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
The cold shadows were still on us when we pulled out of camp at 8:30 this morning. But we were carrying loads up the steep "motorcycle hill" which warmed us. It was a thrill to top motorcycle and get onto "squirrel hill" and to be able to look out at the tundra to the NW. We were excited to get views of the Peters Glacier and up close views of the West Buttress of Denali. There was a cool breeze as we reached the "Polo Field" and so we briefly wondered whether we'd reach our goal. But the temps warmed and the wind dropped and we got around Windy Corner as hoped. It was stunning to come face to face with the South Peak of Denali. We dug a deep cache and buried the supplies and finally just sat enjoying the views for a few minutes. It was a pleasant and "easy" climb back down to camp. We'd managed the round trip in a respectable 6.5 hrs. That left enough of the afternoon for resting in warm tents. We'll hope to move up tomorrow.
Best Regards,
RMI Guides Dave, Sam, Sam & Nick
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Denali Expedition June 11, 2024
Way to go Team! Loving these incredible updates. Rest easy and as Jon likes to say, Onward and Upward! The W girls
Posted by: Beth, Sydney & Addie on 6/19/2024 at 6:48 pm
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
This morning, we woke up early, had our last teahouse breakfast and headed for the helicopter pad.
It was a busy day at the airport since the weather was clear. We saw planes and helicopters land, take off and finally, it was our turn.
After a 45-minute flight, we landed safely in Kathmandu.
We got together for one last team dinner tonight. Reflecting on our nearly 3 weeks in Nepal and enjoying a delicious meal at Le Sherpa.
Some of us fly home in the early hours of the day tomorrow and the rest soon after.
What a trip! Thank you for following along and we can’t wait to see our friends and family to share more about this incredible adventure when we get home.
RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison and Team.
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Jess & Sam and Team - thanks for a truly memorable experience. Safe travels home for everyone! - Phil
Posted by: Phil Ohl on 4/4/2024 at 9:11 pm
Thanks for all of the artful photos and the thoughtful words! This trip was a joy to read every day.
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 4/4/2024 at 8:32 pm
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 17,716'
We woke up this morning, packed our bags and said goodbye to our home on the glacier. One last delicious breakfast to fuel some of us for our climb and some of us for our descent.
With big hugs and big thank yous to our base camp staff we took off. The Lobuche climbers headed downhill back through Gorekshep, to Lobuche village and then broke off the trail and headed up to Lobuche High Camp where we’re ready to make a run for the summit tomorrow.
We said goodbye to Sam and the trekking team as they continued downhill to Pheriche. Sam reports everyone is doing well and enjoying the thicker air.
We’re excited to climb Lobuche but boy are we missing being together as a team.
RMI Guides Jess, Sam and crew
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Pickleball Steve. We miss you 12 feet above sea level. Air is good. Be safe see ya soon
Bob. Chill
Posted by: Bob Chillemi. on 4/1/2024 at 10:03 am
Greetings from Sea Level on Hilton Head Island!
Wishing all a great day.
Special call out to Pickleball Steve.
May the ascent and return be full of amazing vistas, fueled by strong legs, full lungs and boundless energy.
Be safe and happy
Joe
Posted by: Joe Murphy on 3/30/2024 at 12:46 pm
Hi Larry:
Hope the Lama blessing along with our prayers gets you to the top and back safely.
Walt & Kathy
Posted by: Walt Unti on 4/1/2015 at 11:38 am
Erin & Robbie - Excited to hear that things are progressing smoothly.
Posted by: Tiff on 4/1/2015 at 6:11 am
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