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RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in from 11,000' on Mt. McKinley.
The Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier August 15 - 17 climb team led by RMI Guide George Hedreen reached 9,700' today before freezing rain turned them around. They descended safely to Sandy Camp. Once back at camp they were planning to continue their descent to the trailhead and conclude their program.
PC: RMI Guide Avery Stolte
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 9,350'
The whole team arrived safely in Ecuador and with bags, which is always a good first step. I think we all experienced some bit of turbulence as we escaped the North American winter, but fortunately no door panels removed themselves unexpectedly during anyone's flights.
Yesterday's city tour happened without any hitches. Due to the recent political events, the streets are a bit quiet, but it seems like life is more or less returning to normal. It was great to have our city tour guide to help answer our questions and help us sort through what may have actually happened and what is a bit sensationalized in the American news media. Along with that, we made our first steps in acclimation both to the altitude and a different culture. Some physics experiments at the Museo do Intiñan (the indigenous equator museum) were capped off with us balancing eggs on a nail before heading to old town Quito and seeing some attractions.
Today, we awoke to another beautiful morning. Typically it is rainy in the afternoons here, but for our first two days we have been treated to nice days, start to finish. Blue skies made for a lovely hike up Rucu Pichincha and everyone did really well. We even had a few folks reach new altitude records, congratulations! Hopefully, there are more to come on this trip. The remainder of our evening involves cold plunging, hot tubbing, group dinner and one final night in the hotel before departing for the countryside.
Dustin
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Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/26/2024 at 4:26 am
Posted by: Alan Davis, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Today we practiced the art of chill and sought a much needed day of R&R at lower elevation in the lively, colonial city of Puebla. From visits to the pyramid in Choulula, to various mole covered samples, and viewing historic buildings, our goals were fulfilled. Tomorrow, we head to our final objective of the trip, Pico de Orizaba (18,491’). The weather is looking a bit wet in the morning, however improving through into tomorrow evening. According to our local staff and some weather models, we may even be lucky enough for some fresh snow on the upper portion of the route. But for now, we will worry about enjoying some creature comforts throughout our final evening in this quaint and polished hamlet that is Puebla!
Hi Alan and Tom, say hello to my ghost in the Piedra Grande hut, rest well and then slay that dragon! Get properly hammered after in Tlachichuca. Repeat in Ciadad de Mexico. Best of luck!
Posted by: Pieter Swart on 1/24/2020 at 3:42 pm
Congratulations! So excited for each of you. Especially Alek!
What an achievement
Posted by: maureen carroll on 6/18/2019 at 1:31 pm
Congrats team! So wish I could’ve been there! Can’t wait to hear about it!
Posted by: Parker Pavlicek on 6/18/2019 at 1:00 pm
Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Nikki Champion
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Posted by: Mike King, JT Schmitt, Ben Ammon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Hi dad! Happy fathers day!! I hope your day is amazing. we miss you. Please bring me back a moose! Love you!
Posted by: Adleigh Faulkenburg on 6/17/2018 at 2:02 pm
Hi dad!!! Happy father’s day! Please don’t get eaten by a bear.
Posted by: Teagan Faulkenburg on 6/17/2018 at 1:58 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Tym, Tyler, and Team,
There must be a break-down because I have been sending you calm, warm weather…it is obviously not arriving. There must be a large, lost package at the post office. So sorry. I will continue to try at this end and wish you all the best. Stay strong and enthusiastic.
The Cavs beat the Warriors 137-116 last night, so with the Warriors ahead at 3-1, it is back to Oakland for another game on Monday night.
And Tym, Satoshi says, $2921.00!!
Love Mom and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/10/2017 at 8:04 pm
Matt and team,
Hanging in there. Sunny and hot in Michigan this weekend. Will send some your way. Praying weather clears up soon!! Stay safe.
Love, Mom
Posted by: Barb McAllister on 6/10/2017 at 9:18 am
Posted by: Nick Hunt, Lydia Johnson, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Caleb Ladue, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
On The Map
Still trying to keep a little vertical distance from reality.
Posted by: Dad on 6/12/2016 at 5:41 am
Wow descending almost 10,000 feet and through a snow storm layer—thats a long day! I hope you’re all holding up well on this last leg down to base camp!
Ongun I can’t wait to hear from you! sending you my hugs!
xoxo
Karina
Posted by: karina on 6/11/2016 at 9:29 pm
Wayne, I have just finished having dinner with Dinah at our place and she has shared with Barb and I about your climb. I have to admit that I’m quite impressed that you would take on a challenge such as this. On the other hand, since I’ve done a 14k footer in Colorado, I won’t be TOO IMPRESSED until you have exceeded that altitude and beyond! HA! It will be fun to follow your progess and I wish you well in this endeavor. Be safe, my friend, enjoy your challenge and we will join in the celebration of your accomplishment.
All the best,
Tim Scully
Posted by: Tim Scully on 7/7/2011 at 6:34 pm
Glad you have the weather on your side and are able to move up the mountain - hope it continues.
Sue Currie
Posted by: Sue Currie on 7/7/2011 at 3:45 pm
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