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Today we got second chair on the gondola and enjoyed a quiet morning on Rucu Pichincha. For many this was the second highest altitude they had reached and a good hike to really get the acclimatization going. Contrary to my previous trips and further proving the unreliability of weather forecasting in the tropics, we did not get rained on and it really did not threaten to rain on us at any point today. Following the hike we enjoyed a team dinner at a favorite local Lebanese restaurant and tomorrow we are headed north towards Cayambe.
Posted by: Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine
The estimated mileage today was 13.1. It was totally worth it. We left around 6 am and had the trail mostly to ourselves. The hike was mostly “matt approved” but it did require some climbing and large steps that after nine days made several of us glad that we were nearing the end of our trek. Last night in Refugio Torres Central there was a disco that kept some awake and those in tents dealt with a cantankerous set of crepuscular song birds that wouldn’t be silenced, but I digress. The Towers were out upon our arrival in the large granite cirque and the wind was moderate. We watched wannabe influencers take photos and more than a couple almost wreck themselves doing the “jumping” 80’s photo thing that won’t die. The contentious total was 93.4 miles and 16,000' elevation gain over the last nine days.
The entire group is showered and ready to dive into some pizza and continue to quench that irresistible thirst that has stalked us since Lago Dickson. When we distill the trip down, Patagonia is beautiful, sore feet were experienced by all, fun and laughter abounded and now two grown adults dressed in penguin onesies are delivering drinks to say “salud” to a great group and trip together.
F U N to folo Mike - Congratulation. Been a few years
Posted by: Waltero Glover on 2/17/2022 at 6:34 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Sending my best fro great weather and exciting hike!
Posted by: Sharon Clarke on 2/2/2012 at 6:41 am
Posted by: Robby Young, Dominic Cifelli, Camille Leininger, Joe Hoch, Nikki Champion, Axel Ryd
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Robby Young and Joe Hoch were turned around at Ingraham Flats due to high winds and blowing snow. The team returned to Camp Muir and enjoyed a brief break in the weather. The team left Camp Muir around 9:30 am en route to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Posted by: JJ Justman, Billy Nugent, Dave Hahn, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
On The Map
Nicole Lobiondo: Hope you are okay during this tough time. My Dad and I took our Walk in Long Branch and drove by your house. All looks good! Mufasa must be a good guard cat if he is there! Thinking of you and the team and wishing you all positive thoughts for what lies ahead. XOXO, Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Howard on 4/23/2014 at 6:11 am
Nicole, Be safe with your team. Love you Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Murray on 4/22/2014 at 6:13 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika, Josh Geiser, Joey Manship, Erika Birkeland, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The Five Day Climb June 18 - 22 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Bryan Mazaika enjoyed the sunrise at Ingraham Flats and Muir Peak. Weather this morning was calm and sunny with a few small wind gusts. The teams were unable to climb due to route conditions. All climbers descended from Camp Muir just after 8 am en route to Paradise. They will return to Rainier BaseCamp in the early afternoon.
@Dilip my understanding is it is like early spring conditions and the avy conditions are risky.
Posted by: Ryan on 6/23/2022 at 6:28 am
Definitely a bit upsetting to see so many teams not make summit
Posted by: John on 6/22/2022 at 6:24 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,310'
On The Map
Congrats to all the climbers! Great job Meghan!! I admire all of u!! Gayle
Posted by: Gayle Conarello on 7/7/2019 at 6:01 pm
WOW, Andrew! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Paul Myers on 7/7/2019 at 12:37 am
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Dave Hahn, Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
It was great to climb with all of you, even the silly bit..
Way to go Marshall and VJ. Awesome job Brad, Andy and Matt. Really fun to climb with you Franz and Anna…makes me want to bring my own daughter seeing you guys have such fun together.
Great guides makes great trip.
Thanks RMI.
Erik
Posted by: Erik Meyers on 8/13/2012 at 4:05 pm
Congrats Andy and Brad! Mary has been sharing your travel adventures with me. What an amazing accomplishment!
Posted by: Ellen on 8/12/2012 at 2:53 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mike King, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Elevation: 7,200'
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 7:47 pm PT
When we met for breakfast at seven this morning, we were optimistic…about COVID test results, about weather in Antarctica and about a thousand moving parts and plans meshing perfectly. Turns out our optimism was warranted; this was a great day. We fired up the Gulfstream 7 at 12:30 PM and flew out of Patagonia headed South. We watched out the windows as sea ice began to appear and then mountains and massive glaciers. Our pilot slash climber extraordinaire, call sign -Sniggy- landed the plane ever so gently on the ice runway at Union Glacier just after 4 PM. We got out, marveling at our new world, unloaded our gear and then watched pilots Kurt and Rob lift the G7 off the ice and back into the sky bound for Punta Arenas.
We boarded two ski equipped Twin Otters and took off just after 5 PM for Vinson Base Camp. It was a clear and sunny day, so we could see thousands of the jagged and angular peaks comprising the 200-mile-long Ellsworth Mountains. We landed uphill at 7000 ft on the Branscomb Glacier a little before 6 PM. We met Hannah, Scott and Forrest, the excellent ALE guides we’ll be partnering with for this trip. With Superstars like Conrad Anker and Ed Viesturs on the team, there were plenty of outgoing climbers anxious for handshakes and pictures. Then it was an easy and pleasant evening of getting settled in camp and sorted for moving up the mountain tomorrow. We ate a fine dinner in the comfortable basecamp dining tent and attended to chores, some jogged in the snow around the 1/4-mile perimeter of basecamp for a little exercise. All of us spent a fair bit of time with our mouths hanging open, just staring at gigantic and precipitous Mt. Vinson a few miles East of basecamp. And then we called it a day. But a great and memorable day.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
This is the best, informative, dispatch I’ve read in a while. Please keep them coming; I am a fan. As you keep moving forward it is a true inspiration to me. Keep reaching for sky!
Posted by: Terri L. Jennings on 12/30/2021 at 6:36 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Steve Gately, Mike Bennett, Nick Sinapius, Tyler Meyers, Lacie Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 23 - 26 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Steve Gately reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Brent reported a beautiful day and nice route conditions. At 7 am, the team was at 13,600' on their descent. All climbers will return to Camp Muir, pack up and continue the final 4.5 miles down to Paradise. Their program will conclude this afternoon with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
All the Best to you and your team Dustin!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/3/2021 at 3:15 am
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