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The ESS - Kautz Team, led by RMI Guide Mike Haugen, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning via the Kautz Route, a classic route!
After a week of intense alpine training and a thrilling climb up the Kautz Ice Chute, the team topped out in style. They're now making their way down the mountain via the Disappointment Cleaver Route, completing an epic "up and over" traverse.
Huge congratulations to the entire team for their teamwork, and mountaineering skill!
Posted by: Casey Grom, Sam Hoffman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Sam Hoffman climbed to Ingraham Flats at 11,200' on Mt. Rainier. The team had the most amazing views of the Northern Lights, and Sunrise. They spent the morning practicing their mountaineering skills at the flats before descending back to Camp Muir.
"Popo says Nono"
Late we woke in the night, to find an unfortunate sight.
The volcano next door, poured ash on the floor,
And now we're forced to make flight.
For those who haven't seen the news, Mexico City not only had flights grounded due to the eruption of Popo, but we stayed grounded as well. A difficult but necessary decision meant we didn't leave high camp, and we chose to sleep in and keep our respiratory systems in check. We packed up camp and hiked back to basecamp with buffs and goggles on...seems like a Gen X trend of sorts. We were greeted back at basecamp by JP's new dogs and a tasty lunch. Thanking our porter crew, cooks, and guide, Alan Marghereti, we loaded the van and made our way towards paradise...AKA a fresh shower. Arriving at our hotel in Puebla, it was our first step towards no longer feeling like a piece of ash. After a quick breath of fresh air, a few light and carbonated beverages, and what feels like 3/4 of a pig, we are very excited to continue checking out the sights of Puebla tomorrow while we rest and try to keep our walking to a maximum of 2.5 Dom units.
(Poem title courtesy of Eric Obscherning)
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and team
New Post Alerts:
Mexico's Volcanoes February 24, 2024
Hope Jeremy Wallace and friend are on this climb. Congrats to all and have a safe descent.
Posted by: Robert Wallace on 8/24/2019 at 11:33 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Jordan Cargill
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Gloria Roe
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Way to go, Jeff!!!
We are loving tracking your progress.
Posted by: T + A on 6/27/2017 at 5:58 am
We are keeping our fingers crossed that the weather holds for you to reach the summit. Lots and lots of luck and love! Dad and Mum
Posted by: Liz Bannister on 6/26/2017 at 10:39 pm
good luck to all the Denali climbers. Hopefully you will summit this time Greg but always remember safety first. Love always mom and dad2
Posted by: Dawn on 5/23/2015 at 8:00 am
Game-on Knoff & Team! Glad the wx was good and you got to fly out right away.
Enjoy the Kahiltna! G.Barber, enroute to AK! Made it to Cache Creek today. See you soon!
Posted by: Kerry on 5/22/2015 at 11:03 pm
Mike King Calling from the Summit of Aconcagua February 12, 2015
Congrats Candace! Can’t wait to hear about your trip! Well Done!
Posted by: Billie on 2/17/2015 at 9:14 pm
Awesome! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Melissa on 2/13/2015 at 8:02 am
On The Map
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
Posted by: Chris on 12/26/2014 at 4:14 am
Equipo Hailes we miss you all as well. We observe your accomplishments each day individually (GO VIV!!!!) and as they say in Spanish el equipo, the team. A strong team is what counts both on the mountain and in everyday life.
Bob
Posted by: Bob on 12/26/2014 at 3:43 am
RMI Guide Mark Tucker and the July 21st Team call from the summit of Kilimanjaro.
That is gorgeous!
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 5/12/2024 at 1:16 pm
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