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Posted by: Billy Nugent, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Hey Granps (Roger Rathburn),
I hope all is going well on your trip. Looks like a fun time based off the website.
Stay safe and keep your head up :)
Posted by: Matheson Rathburn on 8/22/2014 at 3:58 pm
Way to go #1!!
Posted by: alan on 8/22/2014 at 11:51 am
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Safe travels on your summit day. Hope you have perfect weather. xox
Posted by: Bonny Rogers on 7/11/2014 at 7:49 pm
I think you should go with “Let’s Have A Kiki”. Have a great climb JJ and team!
Posted by: Kara Stinson on 7/11/2014 at 3:23 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Eric——-I read your guide BIO , and saw that your were raised in Ohio. Being a Buckeye myself, I was wondering where you grew up? ( this is from John’s Mom)
Posted by: Patty Stenderup on 6/15/2014 at 9:23 pm
John- Your grandfather and Uncle Bruce send greetings your way, knowing that your 3P’s (preparation, patience and perseverance) will eventually pay off. We are all following these postings, so a big thank you to your fellow team members for keeping us informed.
Posted by: Rita and BruceWightman on 6/15/2014 at 3:34 pm
Posted by: Leon Davis, Mike King, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
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Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 348'
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 6:37pm PT
After three weeks in the mountain we flew from Kahiltna Base Camp this morning. While warming our hands with a final cup of coffee at base camp, we got the message that we had all been waiting for. K2 had launched their planes. Thirty minutes later, the distinctive red and white Otters roared over and landed in the snowy white landscape.
While weather kept us from standing on top this time around, we had a resoundingly successful trip. I cannot thank our climbers and my fellow guides enough for all of their work, effort, laughs, determination, and patience during this trip. Until next time,
RMI Guide Seth Burns
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McKinley Expedition May 13, 2025
Congratulations to you all on the incredible experience of a lifetime!!!
Posted by: Carol Yu on 6/11/2025 at 5:10 am
My eyes are teary catching up on the team’s journey. What an experience. I’m sad for ya’ll that the weather didn’t cooperate. But I feel relieved that it sounds like all of you are returning safely and with so many new memories and experiences. Congratulations to you all on the experience of a lifetime!!! Shannon, excited to hear all about it. Way to go ya’ll!!!
Posted by: Emily Pembroke on 6/8/2025 at 6:12 am
For most of us, its been quite a journey to make it to Bolivia, as many of us had to deal with cancelled and delayed flights. Most of us arrived early this morning into El Alto at 13,500' with the airport sitting on the plateau above the city of La Paz. Due to the high elevation, (La Paz is the highest capital city in the world!) planes need to land at night with colder air temperatures in order to be able to take off.
After a little bit of sleep and some breakfast at our hotel Mitru Sur, our group went for a ride on the teleferico (cable car) system that travels all over the city of La Paz and El Alto. This allowed us to see some sights without having to put in too much effort as we start to acclimatize to the high altitude we start at here in Bolivia.
We're beginning to pack as we head out tomorrow on Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca (2nd highest freshwater lake in the world) where we will continue to acclimatize at the famous La Estancia Ecolodge before heading into the mountains.
RMI Guides Andy Bond & Henry Coppolillo
PC: Andy Bond
New Post Alerts:
Bolivia Expedition, August 3, 2024
Thank you, Jessee! Early squirrely is your jam now, (is it too soon?)thanks for covering for me! I am very grateful to be able to breakaway to do those things I think about everyday. I miss the crew but I will be back soon. Keep us at the #1 spot while I’m gone. Send It!!!!
Posted by: Katherine on 8/6/2024 at 3:37 am
We miss you Katherine, I see the planes can only land at night/early morning. But I know bright and squirrely is your MO. Give that mountain hell and come back safely!! Enjoy the trek and some much deserved time off!
Posted by: Jessee Wyld on 8/5/2024 at 12:25 pm
Posted by: Kel Rossiter, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations Kent. What a great birthday present for yourself. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Ye Shaw
Posted by: Ye Shaw Chee on 8/1/2018 at 5:37 pm
Congratulations to you Kent and to your entire team - I couldn’t be more proud of you! This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience.
Will be thinking of you on your birthday tomorrow - celebrate when you arrive at the bottom! Happy Happy Birthday Wishes! Love, Aunt Lynda
Posted by: Aunt Lynda on 8/1/2018 at 3:23 pm
Sending love to Wilder, Dink, and Mary from around the kitchen table at 5020 Battery Lane.
Posted by: Thursday Night Crew on 9/4/2014 at 7:49 pm
AOSTF two dapper males suffering from mild hypoxia, diaphoretic and elevated bearings. Delivered a firm slap on spinal midline followed by repeated infusions of spirited camaraderie and best wishes. A&Ox2;: patients appear to think they are in Africa. Recommend speedy return to the squad.
Posted by: Station 26 Crew on 9/4/2014 at 6:21 pm
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