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We had a casual start to the day. Our hike took us to 15,400’ on Ixta where we have camp set up for the night. Our plan is to rest a little bit after the hard effort of carrying heavy packs and still adjusting to these higher elevations. This evening we will do some gear and skills refreshers. There are some ravens squawking over head and the sun feels good on the tents. Tonight we will ascend the “knees” of Ixta and gain the long and circuitous ridge line and hopefully be on the summit around sunrise. Spirits are high and everyone is healthy and enjoying having the heavy packs off their backs.
Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent, Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 13,950'
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What a pitiful attitude Bob has!! Wishing your team a safe journey back home. That is very admirable for Mark to have stayed back with the Sherpa team! Again it says a lot about the quality of a team you all are!! God Bless each and everyone of you!!!!! Tammy
Posted by: Tammy Doppenberg on 4/26/2014 at 4:47 pm
Oh Spen,
Tuesday’s not gone. There’s a lifetime of Tuesdays left for you. That mountain is not going anywhere. You’re young and strong and we got your back. Love you, Weasel,
Momma
Posted by: jan pipkin on 4/25/2014 at 1:46 pm
Posted by: JM Gorum, Dominic Cifelli
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,100'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides JM Gorum and Dominic Cifelli turned at 13,100' on Mt. Rainier this morning. Low visibility, moderate precipitation, and wind prevented the team from climbing above 13,100' feet. JM Gorum radioed the RMI Office to let us know that the team is currently descending and will be back to Camp Muir soon.
Congratulations to Today's team!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Bryan Mazaika, Mike Bennett, Roland Scott, Will Ambler, Calvin Jiricko
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Dominic Cifelli and Bryan Mazaika led the Four Day Climb May 28 - 31, 2023 to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams enjoyed over an hour in the summit crater before starting their descent from the crater rim shortly before 9 am. Conditions above Camp Muir were clear and sunny with a cloud deck below near 7,500'. Climbers will make a quick stop at Camp Muir and then continue to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them back at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Congratulations on your climb!!! We are so impressed!!! We hope you took lots of pictures and can’t wait to hear your stories! We are so proud of you all!!!
Posted by: Karen and David Erickson on 6/1/2023 at 10:22 am
Congratulations!! So proud of your determination!!
Posted by: Tammy Wilkosz on 5/31/2023 at 12:29 pm
Posted by: Alan Davis, Emma Lyddan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 10,000'
Acclimatization has been going well thus far here in Huaraz. Not only have we been sleeping at 10,000', but yesterday, we went for a hike a few hours round-trip walk from our hotel to the "Puca Ventana" or "Red Window" which overlooks the city. Today, we went up to 14,700' on another hike to the beautiful turquoise Laguna which sits in front of the 18,000' "Nevado Churup." After packing for the week ahead, we all enjoyed another delicious meal at the Hotel Andino. Early to bed for some rest before we begin the 6-day adventure that awaits in the Ishinca Valley where we will set up our basecamp and attempt our two objectives (Nevado Ishinca, and Urus Oeste). Stay tuned!
RMI Guides Alan Davis and Emma Lyddan
Posted by: Steve Gately, Emma Lyddan, Ellison Boord, Trevor Katz, Robert Whyte, Mitch Valaitis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,000'
The Mt. Rainier Four-Day climb led by RMI guides, Steve Gately and Emma Lyddan, turned around near 13,000’ this morning. After a cold morning and a light dusting of flurries, the team made the decision to turn back. The climbers are currently on their descent and will be back to celebrate their hard-work this afternoon in Ashford.
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
We are on the final part of our climbing adventure, the summit push. We moved camp a couple hours uphill today to Aconcagua's High Camp and are settling in for a short night. If the weather holds we will wake early to climb and the next time you will hear from us will be a message from the summit!
Well done guys! Huge accomplishment. I hope to hear some great stories. have a good down climb.
Posted by: Saxby on 1/26/2022 at 9:57 pm
Congratulations Jack and team! Looking forward to all the details soon!
Posted by: Linda Delaney on 1/26/2022 at 9:31 am
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Kiira Antenucci
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The Mt. Rainier Four Day Climbs led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Kiira Antenucci remained at Camp Muir overnight. The teams did not make a summit attempt due to poor weather. They will be descending from Camp Muir this morning and we look forward to seeing them in Ashford this afternoon.
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Jess Wedel, Josh Geiser, Sam Hoffman, Tom Skoog, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 13 - 17 led by RMI Guides Nikki Champion and Jess Wedel chose today as their summit day. The teams reached the crater rim this morning with clear skies but windy conditions. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a well deserved rest and enjoy another night on the mountain. They will descend tomorrow to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Aislinn and Ali,
Congratulations on your successful climb! Elation at Elevation 14,410”
We are so proud and happy for you❤️❤️❤️
I posted this earlier on the 4 day climb blog
Posted by: Mom/Shane and Dad/Stanford on 7/16/2023 at 5:37 pm
Way to go! Congratulations!
Posted by: Marguerite Riley on 7/16/2023 at 1:49 pm














All the Best to you and your Team Mike!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 11/10/2021 at 2:53 am
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