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Posted by: Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
This morning, we woke up early, had our last teahouse breakfast and headed for the helicopter pad.
It was a busy day at the airport since the weather was clear. We saw planes and helicopters land, take off and finally, it was our turn.
After a 45-minute flight, we landed safely in Kathmandu.
We got together for one last team dinner tonight. Reflecting on our nearly 3 weeks in Nepal and enjoying a delicious meal at Le Sherpa.
Some of us fly home in the early hours of the day tomorrow and the rest soon after.
What a trip! Thank you for following along and we can’t wait to see our friends and family to share more about this incredible adventure when we get home.
RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Sam Marjerison and Team.
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Greetings friends, I know you have all been anxiously awaiting this update and I am proud to announce that we have in fact found Flaming Hot Cheetos and are currently in possession of enough to power a small factory. Mission accomplished. As for updates on our whereabouts, we had a great breakfast at the hacienda and made our way to the Otavalo Market where we did some shopping and exploring before heading for the hills. We arrived at the lower hut on Cayambe late afternoon and had some time to relax before a three course dinner. Afterwards talked some logistics about the days to come and shared some good laughs. Tomorrow we will rise early and make our way to the high hut before heading up to the glacier for a quick snow school in preparation for our Cayambe summit attempt. Morale continues to soar and we are all excited for what is to come. Hope all is well back at home, we can feel you all cheering us on and we greatly appreciate it! Even Jeff Daniels
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Ecuador's Volcanoes 12-2-2023
Hey Dustin!
Did you tell your team they have just about the Best guide Ever!!! This is Awesome! Best of Luck to all of your team!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/7/2023 at 2:25 pm
Day Two
It is a rare blessing here in the highlands of Ecuador if we see the snow-capped summits of Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Antisana two days in a row. Heck, I’d bet my son’s favorite LEGO set on the odds of that happening even once. But due to abnormally clear skies, warm temps and some cashed in Karma points, we have received that blessing.
Taking advantage of the good weather, team Ecuador Seminar enjoyed a great breakfast, packed our bags and headed out of Quito to our first “real” mountain, Pichincha Rucu. Please keep in mind when I say “headed out”, I’m referring to a 15-minute bus ride and when I say “real”, I’m referring to a ho-hum 15,400 foot extinct volcano. These two realities shine light on another of Ecuador’s overlooked blessings, the ability to go really high really quickly. Not to mention a cable car which whisked us from 10,000 to 13,000 feet in a matter of minutes, making sure our unacclimatized bodies got the full effect.
With the surreal summits still scraping the sky far off, we all hit the trail huffing and puffing but enjoying the warm sun and beautiful conditions. Two and a half hours of steady hiking put us at the summit around 12:30 in the afternoon. Here the temperatures changed to jackets and light gloves but not unpleasant by any stretch. After 20 minutes on top, we headed down.
Just as our team crushed the city tour yesterday, our first mountain was no exception. Solid performances from every member proved we should be ready, when the time comes, to take on one of the high ones.
Once back at the hotel everybody was set free to explore, rest, eat a guinea pig or go shopping. We will reconvene for dinner and prepare for another mountain tomorrow.
Stay tuned.
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
On The Map
Hemingway said, “There are only three real sports: Bull-fighting, car racing, and mountain climbing. All the others are mere games.” Be safe as you continue your sport however your loved ones will not fault you if you decide to take up ping pong when you return..GO TEAM!!
Love Mom and Zeppelin
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/20/2019 at 8:01 pm
Howdy from your Texas fan base! Prayers for continued good weather and best of luck to whole crew!
Posted by: Denise Dahm on 6/20/2019 at 7:40 pm
Posted by: Robby Young, Nick Scott, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,800'
We see you.
Stay safe.
Dinner & golf when you are back!
Love Mo & Christine
Posted by: Rob & Christine on 6/9/2019 at 2:06 pm
Sounds great so far
Hope the rest of the climb is great
I thought you guys just ate dehydrated fake food but the menu sounds great
Love to stephen and God’s blessing to all
Posted by: John Zabinski on 6/1/2019 at 2:17 pm
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats JImmy and team! Enjoy the day and the trip down.
Posted by: Jim Wiley on 6/7/2018 at 7:59 am
Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale, Jess Matthews, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 9,600'
“A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.” Have a safe descent tomorrow, guys!
Posted by: Chrissy H on 6/23/2016 at 10:17 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Ken, you guys are so close! Sounds like you have a. Dry smart guide and a great team. I know you are all about working smarter and not harder. We learn a lot together at work, i can’t wait to all of the life lessons and self discover you must be experiencing on this trip. Praying for clear ski so you and your team can work smart and make it to the top.
Posted by: Dennis Canevari on 6/13/2015 at 9:40 pm
D.G., Prayers for success and safety to all. Ted has his fingers crossed. Love you, Mom
Posted by: Caroline Clayton on 6/13/2015 at 7:46 pm
Sorry to hear of the news, but thankful you guys will be coming home safely. Sure wish the weather would have opened up for your summit push. Great job getting that far in that weather.
Posted by: RC on 5/23/2015 at 2:15 pm
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I hope your summit day is all that you wish for!! Anxiously anticipating the summit update!!
Posted by: Shirley on 1/18/2015 at 7:54 am
We are sitting in Amsterdam waiting to board our flight to Kilimanjaro - sending best wishes for a successful climb - can’t wait to see you soon! Go SPS!!! Go Daddy!!
Angela, Nicholas and Madison
Posted by: Angela Chapman on 1/18/2015 at 12:37 am
Jess & Sam and Team - thanks for a truly memorable experience. Safe travels home for everyone! - Phil
Posted by: Phil Ohl on 4/4/2024 at 9:11 pm
Thanks for all of the artful photos and the thoughtful words! This trip was a joy to read every day.
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 4/4/2024 at 8:32 pm
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