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Mt. Rainier: August 24th Summit!

August 24, 2019

Posted by: Mike King, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Mike King and JT Schmitt reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Mike reported clear skies with wind gusts of 45 mph and sustained winds at 35 mph. The teams have started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

Mt. Everest: Hahn and Team Reach Lobuche

April 2, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 16,000'

Finally back in the land of Internet... But we had to go to 16,000 ft for it. The team is safely in Lobuche. We cruised up from Pheriche this morning in just about three and a half hours. Conditions were nice enough for walking, but it was a little on the cool side and not conducive to hanging out for long. The first glance at the sky today had us thinking we'd be walking in another snowstorm, but things cleared up well enough while we ate breakfast. We had fine views of Taboche, Cholatse, Pumori, Nuptse and Ama Dablam along with a half dozen other Himalayan giants. The last hour of today's hike involved snow-covered ground, but didn't present us with any special problems. All the team are acclimatizing well and we hope for an easy day of hiking and resting around Lobuche tomorrow. Best Regards, RMI Guides Dave Hahn, JJ Justman and Team

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Forbidden Peak: Davis and Team Summit

July 13, 2014

Posted by: Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 8,630'

Good morning everybody. This is Leon and team calling from our way out of Boston Basin in this morning. Another beautiful day today, just like yesterday, and we climbed up the West Ridge of Forbidden. We had a successful trip, starting out at 2:30 in the morning under a full moon. It was beautiful, a perfect day. And yeah, we're all doing well heading out to the cars hopefully in time to watch the World Cup Finals. Talk to you guys later. Thank you. Bye. RMI Guide Leon Davis

RMI Guide Leon Davis checks in from the North Cascades.

Mt. McKinley: Knoff & Team Ready for Some Exercise

June 29, 2014

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Lindsay Mann

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

June 29, 2014 - 12:16 am PT I believe the saying goes "when the sun shines, make some hay!" Well metaphors are going to have to do because Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore and nothing grows up here except foot fungus and beards. So, with the sun finally shining brightly and the snow settled to what seems a safe consistency, the team is ready to make some hay and move to 14,000 camp tomorrow! This morning we didn't crawl out of tents until the sun warmed them up at 9 am. After that, massive coffee presses, eggs, bacon and hash browns followed. Yup, we do it right up here. It was Andy's birthday today so he got to be served all morning and surprised after breakfast to a tent full of balloons thanks to Lindsay's pre-trip preparations. After breakfast the team read, sun bathed, still sunk waist deep in snow when not on the trail and prepared gear to bring up the mountain. We are all excited to move our rested legs and make our way up hill. It will indeed be a doozy of a day, breaking trail, dealing with the sun and carrying heavy loads. I know we are all up to the task. Wish us luck. RMI Guide Adam Knoff signing off

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That’s great to hear that the team is again moving up! Go well and Push on, Peter

Posted by: Peter Williamson on 6/29/2014 at 8:41 pm

Good to know you are on the move and the weather has improved Best of luck to all of you. Get to that summit!

Posted by: Susan Lampas on 6/29/2014 at 9:39 am

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Call From Uhuru Peak!

July 31, 2016

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 19,340'

Update after successful summit: Weather could not have been better. Same with the team. What we learn about ourselves and others up in the outer limits of our atmosphere never ceases to amaze me. Outstanding efforts today by three teens, Aaron , Hunter, and Morgan. Each along with one of their parental units, etching out some family history. A fine example of good parenting to bring out the best in these adolescents under some very demanding conditions. What they did today can put a new perspective on everyday challenges. Put that one in your tool box. The rest of us didn't do too bad either. Making good time to the top and back down safely to our last camp, Mweka, here at 10,000ft. Our total summit day only took about 15 hours. We will be back to creature comforts tomorrow after another three hours of descending. RMI Guide Mark Tucker [Link to summit call audio]

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls from Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

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So proud of you Carol & Craig & all of your new friends. Well done!

Posted by: Joan & Randy on 8/1/2016 at 10:33 pm

Wow! You all did… And continue to do amazing! We miss you!

Posted by: Jeremiah and TeriAnn on 7/31/2016 at 9:39 pm

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Mt.Rainier: June 9th Teams on Top!

June 9, 2015

Posted by: Ben Liken, Elias de Andres Martos, Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Elías de Andrés Martos and Ben Liken reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning and were beginning their descent from the summit around 7AM. It's a beautiful day with clear skies and warm temperatures, the guides did report some strong winds on the upper mountain. Both climbing teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. The teams will return to Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford this afternoon. On the Kautz Glacier route, RMI Guide Leon Davis led the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team will descend back to camp for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow, they will descend to Paradise before returning to Ashford in the afternoon. Congratulations Summit Climb and Seminar Climbers!

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Good luck Dad!! stay safe! I love you❤️

Posted by: Maranda Sears on 6/24/2015 at 7:41 pm

Congrats to John Stout and team. It sounds like it was a great trek except for wind. Safe travels down to Paradise!
Teena

Posted by: Teena McDonald on 6/9/2015 at 8:23 pm

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Move to High Camp

January 25, 2015

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma, Billy Haas

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,600'

Hey everybody. It's Billy calling in from Camp Cholera at19,600 feet here on the side of Aconcagua. We're all settled into camp and melting snow, filling water bottles right now. We are looking forward to dinner and early to bed tonight. Hopefully take a crack at the summit tomorrow. Right now the weather is partly cloudy and just a gentle breeze. Things are pretty nice, other than the fact that camp is bone, bone dry. We have to hike almost 20 minutes out of camp to fill garbage bags full of snow and bring them back just to fill water bottles. Other than that nuisance, things are going well, the teams in great spirits and hopefully that weather forecast holds true and we have a perfect day tomorrow. We'll check in again during the day and let you know how it's going. All for now, bye. RMI Guide Billy Nugent

RMI Guide Billy Nugent calls in from Aconcagua High Camp.

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Looks gorgeous there - cannot wait to hear how the ascent goes

xo
Sasha

Posted by: sasha hogan on 1/26/2015 at 10:55 am

Lucy, Corell and the whole team- good luck tomorrow and let the force be with you! So proud of those Team Waki girls!

Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 1/26/2015 at 7:39 am

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Aconcagua: Hailes & Team Back to Basecamp

January 6, 2015

Posted by: Walter Hailes, Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

We started our downhill progress this morning and it looks like we made it out just in time. We seemed to stay about 30 minutes in front of the clouds, wind, and snow on the descent and quietly enjoyed watching teams move up into the weather as we moved out of it. While the snow did fall in Basecamp, we stayed warm in our group tent, sitting in chairs around a table while snacks and a delicious dinner were brought to us...it's the small stuff. We are all hopeful for a warm valley as we walk out tomorrow. RMI Guide Walter Hailes

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We are excited for your return & to hear all about your adventure! Love you Colin!

Posted by: Stevi on 1/7/2015 at 5:34 pm

Glad you’re back at basecamp! We’re all anxious for your return home!!

Posted by: Sandy on 1/7/2015 at 5:04 pm

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Mexico Volcanoes: King & Team Enjoy Day in Puebla

January 19, 2024

Posted by: Mike King, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

We had a nice relaxed day off in Puebla yesterday. The team struck out in some smaller groups to walk around Puebla. Seems like good food, drink and site seeing was had. Today we head to Tlachichuca for a quick stop at Servimont’s historic soap factory turned climbers hostel to repack for our last summit attempt, Pico de Orizaba 18,491’. The remainder of the day will be spent taking trucks up a long and windy road to the Piedra Grande hut. Once there we will go for a short hike uphill to see the rocky and circuitous trail we will begin our climb on. We’ll check in hopefully from the summit tomorrow morning with a more detailed report once back down to the hostel. Thanks for following along.

RMI Guide Mike King

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Mt. Rainier: Gorum and Emmons Team Turn at 12,200’ due to Winds

July 24, 2019

Posted by: JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,200"

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons July 20 - 25, 2019 led by RMI Guide JM Gorum made their summit attempt this morning from Camp Schurman. Unfortunately high winds forced the group back to camp after reaching 12,200'. The team has returned to high camp, Camp Schurman, and will spend their final night on the mountain. After some additional training they will return to the trailhead tomorrow and arrive back to Rainier BaseCamp tomorrow afternoon.

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