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Hello again everyone
We had a good nights rest last night and today just a short hike up to 15,000ft to our High Camp. It was mostly sunny today with great views of Kilimanjaro and our intended route for tomorrow’s climb.
The team has just wrapped up lunch and discussed in great detail the plan for tomorrow’s climb. Everyone knows what what we’ll be wearing, what will be in the pack, as well as the schedule.
Our game plan will be to wake at 11pm and have a quick breakfast at 11:30, then hopefully hit the trail right at midnight. The team has been doing great thus far and I’m expecting us to reach the summit in 7 to 8 hours if things go according to plan.
I’m also going to bring our Satellite phone to hopefully make a few calls from the summit.
So everyone back home please keep your phones handy and if you receive a call from a strange number please answer. We are seven hours ahead of the east coast time zone.
Wish us luck!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000
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Greetings from South Carolina. You can do this…. Think of some place warm. No seriously proud of you and glad your getting the chance to have this great experience. Happy hiking. And to quote the Hunger Games “May the odds be ever in your favor”
Posted by: Crystal's mom :) on 5/24/2017 at 7:47 pm
Jordan,
The next days will be extreme in every way but I know you will get to the top of that hill. May the force be with you!
Grampa
Posted by: Edward Foss on 5/24/2017 at 6:10 pm
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Posted by: Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
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Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 348'
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 10:03 pm PT
Hello from Talkeetna! After a long day of travel we have arrived in this lovely little town, our launching off point. The excitement is tangible as we settle in, looking forward to a day of packing and prep tomorrow.
RMI Guide Seth Burns
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McKinley Expedition May 13, 2025
Thank you so much for setting up this thoughtful webpage. We’ll be following along with the update! Wishing you all strength, endurance, good weather, and an amazing experience!
Love you Grace and Jason!
Posted by: Carol, Yong & Ruihua on 5/15/2025 at 8:14 am
Will, what an incredible adventure - soak in every moment!! We cannot wait to hear about it!! Xoxo
Posted by: Nicole and Drew on 5/15/2025 at 5:18 am
100% Team Summit of La Malinche!
We arrived to La Malinche cabins at 10,000 feet under sun and puffy clouds. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant walk to stretch the legs, then went to rest and prepare for our big climb in the morning.
Around 5:30pm our tranquil mountain setting was rudely interrupted by dozens and dozens of lightening bolts and thunder that was way too close. Then the heavy rain started and as we went to bed, waterfalls and lakes were forming around the cabin grounds.
Surprisingly, 5 am brought a starry sky and perfect climbing temperatures! And as we made our way past tree-line at 12,800 feet, a rare sight greeted us-La Malinche covered in snow almost like the old timey photos in the basecamp restaurant.
The team was expecting a ‘training hike’, not a ‘mixed snow and ice alpine climb’, but the new snow was good walking, and after a couple belayed sections on the summit block we all gathered for a quick summit photo. Quick! Because as we smiled for the camera, thunder clapped right above our heads and it was time to go!
We walked down through dime sized hail and more thunder, which will only make the meat tower at dinner taste that much better!
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Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
A spectacular day! But this doesn't even do justice to what we saw in the crater. Besides the thousands of animals we saw all day, we were especially lucky to see three black rhinos, which are exceptionally rare. And better yet, we got up close to a pride of lions. Like 30 or so feet away! Wildebeast, zebras, ostriches and a bunch of other critters also a close up show.
Following our safari we visited a Masai village which helped us understand better their culture and life.
And tomorrow ... Tarangire!
All for now since I'm falling asleep.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Brent Okita and Team
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
RMI Guides Henry Coppolillo and George Hedreen led the North Ridge of Mt. Baker July 11 - 14 team. The team reached the summit of Mt. Baker on Saturday afternoon. They spent the night on the mountain and will descend to the trailhead later today.
Congratulations climbers!
Summit day! Wish i was there with you guys. Put the hammer down Rene! Have a wonderful summit and enjoy the safari everyone.
Posted by: David Aaroe on 1/11/2020 at 10:23 pm
Good luck Norm, enjoy the summit and take a few pictures
Can’t wait to see you and hear about the adventure
Sandra E
Posted by: Sandra E on 1/11/2020 at 6:54 pm
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