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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche Climb: Teams Depart from Base Camp

March 30, 2024

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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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

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Approaches Summit Crater

July 2, 2019

Posted by: Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Bryan Mazaika and the Five Day Climb are approaching the crater rim of Mt. Rainier. New snow fell overnight but Bryan reports the weather is currently nice and cold up top. The teams will spend some time on the summit before starting their descent. We look forward to seeing them back in Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

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Go Jamie! You are a rock star. Super stoked for you as well!!!

Posted by: Ryan O. on 7/2/2019 at 7:53 pm

Congrats, Jamie! What a feat! So stoked for you! Much love!!!!

Posted by: Jason Weisberg on 7/2/2019 at 7:17 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Conquer the Great Barranco Wall

January 11, 2019

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,030'

Jambo family and friends. Today was slightly better than the last few, briefly sunny this morning, then clouds and a little more rain as the day continued. Thankfully it was a shorter hike today and the team did fantastic. We left camp a little later today to allow the many porters to hit the trail before us as we had our only major obstacle right out of camp. This obstacle is the great Barranco Wall, which rises about 1,000ft and looks as intimidating as it sounds. Thankfully there is a nice narrow goat trail that weaves its way up and through the wall and all the way to the top. Most of it feels more like steep hiking, but there are a few places that require our hands to help us climb up. The team did great and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. After reaching the top we took a nice break but were unable to enjoy the amazing views due to the clouds. Nonetheless we continued our hike for a few more hours before reaching camp. We spent the remainder of the day relaxing in our tents and playing a few games of cards with plenty of good old mountain stories. RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew

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Mt. McKinley: Beren & Team Summit!

June 19, 2015

Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Friday June 19th 11:11 pm PT On Thursday, June 18th, RMI Guide Jake Beren and his June 2nd Mount McKinley Expedition reached the summit!!! After our spectacular day on the roof of this continent, we have to come down. Waking to calm winds and warm(ish) temperatures, we packed up our high camp and bid our snow walls and tent platforms adios. Leaving 17K Camp we cruised the Buttress and made it down to 14K Camp where we dug up a cache and wished the ascending RMI team bon voyage before heading to 11K camp to grab a few winks while the glacier sets up for our walk out to the runway. Amazing how just last week we were camped here with a huge mountain ahead of us filled with so many unknowns. Now we are on the other side of the mountain, grateful for the exploration of an amazing place on planet earth. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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So awesome that you all made it. We can’t wait to hear all the details and celebrate with you!

Lisa

Posted by: Lisa Van Dusen on 6/24/2015 at 9:48 pm

Way to go everyone! Can’t wait to hear all about it Mere!

Sarah S

Posted by: Sarah S on 6/23/2015 at 9:46 am

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team Scale the Barranco Wall

January 30, 2015

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,200'

Hi this is Seth. The team is all up at Karanga Valley (13,200'). We started the day at a really relaxed pace with a later breakfast than we are used to. After that we enjoyed the views and sunshine, some dancing and a little frisbee while most of the other climbers jammed up the climbing route. After almost the whole camp moved out we climbed up the steep Barranco Wall by ourselves. After a lunch break on top we hiked to Karanga Valley. The cook made us an amazing second lunch in camp which was well received by this crew. Things really get rolling tomorrow as we head to high camp. I'll check in when we get there. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall & Team

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WOW!! You will soon be on the summit!!! YAY! Patty, thinking of you as you soon ascend to the top of Africa! It looks AMAZING! Wish I were there! Eat well…Stay strong… and enjoy your summit climb! God Bless you and your team! Love ya

Posted by: Sally on 1/31/2015 at 1:34 pm

Very soon now & you will be Summit bound. So exciting! May the sunshine and clear skies crown your BIG accomplishment! Go Team! Go Carrie! Xoxo

Posted by: Mom & Dad on 1/31/2015 at 10:18 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: A Wet Day on the Trail to Karanga Valley Camp

September 5, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,800'

Hello from Karanga Valley on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It's been another wet day here on the mountain but the crew pulled off a fine performance on the trail. We actually awoke to sunny skies and after a nice breakfast we relaxed around camp. The plan was to let the majority of the other teams move up the steep Barranco wall before we set out. This worked out nicely and although clouds had moved in we ascended in relative privacy. At the top of the wall it began to mist and by the time we reached camp it was full on raining. The rain has continued through the afternoon. We're looking forward to the normal sunset clearing and the move to high camp tomorrow. RMI Guides Seth Waterfall

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Arrive in Africa

August 18, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Greetings from Tanzania! Our group is getting excited for the start of our trek. All of us arrived yesterday evening and spent today sorting through gear and recovering from the long flights. We also spent some time chatting with the folks from Mark Tucker's Kilimanjaro Climb and they all reported a great experience on the mountain. Tomorrow we'll get an early start and make our way to Kilimanjaro National Park. It should be good times! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall & Team.

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Prayers for a safe and fantastic trip for the team!

Posted by: dotti cummins on 8/19/2014 at 7:38 am

So excited to hear about the first day of the climb!! Good luck to everyone! Liz, thomas, kit and Mary

Posted by: Liz Blaney on 8/19/2014 at 4:58 am

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Hunkered Down at 14,000’ Camp

June 25, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Remember yesterday when the weather was nice for us...not so much today! We woke up to howling winds and snow. Instead of carrying a load to 17,000', we spent most of the day reinforcing our camp by making our snow block walls higher. It was a good team building exercise. We decided that the team had not really gotten the full "Degnarly" experience before today since our weather and travel has been pretty easy (relatively speaking). We are all safe and sound, hunkered down in our warm sleeping bags, and waiting to see what tomorrow's weather brings. We couldn't possibly have two days of bad weather on Denali right!? RMI Guide Mike Haugen

RMI Team Reaches Camp 3 on Aconcagua

January 28, 2009

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,200 ft.

We made the move today to Camp 3 and everyone is doing well. We have adjusted our schedule due to some weather that is expected to move in this weekend and are going to take advantage of these clear days. Our plan is to make the summit attempt tonight. Send us your good thoughts! We will check in tomorrow when we are back at camp.

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Turns At the Top of the Cleaver

May 16, 2025

Posted by: Eric Frank, Mitch Valaitis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

The team turned around just above the Cleaver yesterday due to difficult walking conditions and challenging weather, which proved too demanding for the group. Eric and his team departed Camp Muir this morning at 7:40 a.m. and are en route back to Paradise.

Everyone is safe, in good spirits, and coming away with valuable mountain experience.

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