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Aconcagua Expedition: King & Team Make a Carry to Camp 2

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

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The sun hit camp around 7:20 am and the Team got a slow roll to the day. We ate a delicious egg and potato scramble before packing up our cache items. The calm and warm morning facilitated getting out of camp by 10:30. The terrain between the two camps is comprised of three traverses to gain the 1,600’ elevation gain. Between the first and second traverse is the Ameghino Col which provides a sprawling view of the Andes with several glaciated and snow covered peaks. It’s likely the most scenic and photographed part of the climb. We were in Camp 2 at 18,000’ in just under three hours with about 45 minutes to relax and gather our cached items. A cache for those who don’t know is where a climbing team will bury their gear, food and fuel so weather, winds and birds can’t get to it. In our situation we cover our cache with rocks. The Team performed well and descended back to Camp 1 for some well deserved rest in warm tents, gently swaying in a light breeze. There are reports of increasing wind starting on the 24th and lasting for 3-4 days. If we are all feeling good in the morning, we will move our camp to 18,000’ for the storm and batten down the tents for Christmas and a few rest days. Thanks for following along, the Team sends it’s love to the family and friends back home. RMI Guide Mike King

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Merry Christmas Mom!

Posted by: Tom Kudla on 12/25/2018 at 8:54 am

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! You’re strong and healthy and I know you can do it. Lots of love and hugs. Miss you and happy you are having a great time

Judy Doles

Posted by: Judy Doles on 12/24/2018 at 3:50 pm

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Denali Expedition: Brent Okita & Team Signing Off

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

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A leisurely, big breakfast of eggs, bacon and hash browns was had after sleeping in fairly late yesterday. When we finally got out of the posh we were surprised to find that planes might be flying soon. Yes, we were keeping an eye on the weather, but it wasn't really that good yet. At first we couldn't really believe it and the team indulged in some leg wrestling antics (which the women handily won).Then we heard the words, "RMI Okita, two Otters are in the air for you".So we went from slow mo to go go as we tore our tents down and packed in a matter of about twenty minutes! I think some folks were motivated to leave. As we brought the last of our stuff the fifty yards to the glacier landing strip we saw the planes come into view. By 1:00 we were in town, unpacking group gear and trying to dry stuff that was soaked from the unseasonably warm temps and rain. We'll not discuss our evening affair in much detail except that the food was good and the libations rather excessive. We're on our way to the airport now, twenty three days after flying on to the mountain. No summit to boast of this time. But looking back on it all, it's the people we climb with and share adventures with that inspires me to live the life of my dreams. Summits may be nice but are somewhat ephemeral. Friendships formed while climbing mountains last a lifetime. Thanks to the wonderful group of climbers with whom I've shared the past three weeks. You're the best! And now they are on their way back to you, with stories to tell and memories to share. Indulge their eccentricities. Should they reach for their pee bottle in the middle of the night or ask for a "swirl" after dinner, don't worry. They'll recover from these mountain habits in time. Thanks for joining us these past three weeks! Goodbye, RMI Guides Brent, Christina and JT
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It looks like you guys are patient and strong enough, it is true JT, Summits are ephemeral,  the mountain still there, JT I’m sure the smile is still there and the fight for adventure grown, great to hear team is back and rested :)

Posted by: Lauro Urbina on 6/17/2017 at 1:39 pm

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Mt. Rainier: The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir on the Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir, led by Casey Grom and Elias de Andres Martos, reached the summit of Mount Rainier! The guides reported overnight snow of a couple of inches in places but mostly a dusting. The precipitation did stop for their summit bid. They also reported no winds and a cloud deck of 12,000 feet. After spending some time on the top, the teams will begin their descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to the team!
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Congratulations guys what a team effort to get to the summit. Training right now for my summit bid either in 2016 or in 2017.

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 9/18/2015 at 7:30 am

Congratulations guys what a team effort to get to the summit. Training right now for my summit bid either in 2016 or in 2017. 

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 9/18/2015 at 7:29 am

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Mt. Rainier: May 18th Teams Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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RMI Guides Seth Waterfall and Kel Rossiter and the Four Day Summit Climb teams stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams have been in and out of clouds this morning with a trace of new snow falling and calm winds. After spending some time on the summit, the teams are making their way back to Camp Muir before beginning their descent to Paradise. Congratulations climbers!
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Congratulations.  Look forward to my summit attempt sometime in 2017 or late 2016.

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 5/20/2015 at 8:34 am

Congrats Liz!!!!!

Posted by: Sara on 5/18/2015 at 8:37 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Rest Day at 14K Camp

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

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June 20, 1014 - 10:00 pm PT We woke up this morning when the sun hit the tent. It was a cold morning here on Denali so it took us awhile to get out and about. We were on a rest/acclimatization day so we ate, drank, and took care of some chores to get us ready for our cache day up high tomorrow. Our plan is to carry some gear to somewhere between here and 17,000' camp. The actual cache spot will depend on how well we are feeling and what the weather gives us. RMI Guide Mike Haugen Team "The Ocho"

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Was a great day in the Cascades.  Too bad you din’t have our weather.  View of 3 volcanoes from the top of Bandera

Posted by: Ron on 6/21/2014 at 5:28 pm

Anchorage 30mph winds and poring rain.  But better than wenatchee.  Miss you, stay warm

Posted by: Gwyn on 6/21/2014 at 4:08 pm

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

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Kilimanjaro: Hahn and Team Scale the Barranco Wall

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,200'

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We took on the Great Barranco Wall today. It was a wonderfully clear night and calm clear morning at Barranco Camp. We got all ready for some rock scrambling and set out behind Thomas - our lead guide - at 8 AM. Naturally, everyone else in Barranco Camp took off at the same time. Before long we were rubbing shoulders with an extremely diverse mix of climbers and porters as we reached for lava holds and footholds connecting the various ledges. Inevitably, there were some traffic jams and bottlenecks at the spicier features of the route. We were patient and eventually we were through the crowds and moving well.

Our staff beat us to the top of the wall and had a table set with tea and snacks when we topped out. Since Karanga Camp wasn’t so far away, we lingered at the top of the wall, people watching and mountain gazing.  We used the final hours of today’s journey to practice some efficient techniques for our hill climbing. By 2 PM we were eating lunch in another perfectly constructed camp - Karanga at 13,200 ft. We rested and ate our way through the afternoon. 

RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Crew Arrive at High Camp, Prepare for Summit

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

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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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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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Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Make It on the Mountain

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,300'

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 9:01 PM PT Today started out much the same as yesterday. We hurried through breakfast and headed to the airstrip to see what the flying conditions were for the morning. We received an optimistic thumbs down due to fog in basecamp. The pilots told us to be on standby because the weather was on an improving trend. After hanging out for a couple of hours we got the word that we could fly. After an amazing flight over the lush green Alaska terrain and into the stark mountians of the Alaska Range, we were delivered to basecamp safe and sound. We spent the day getting everything organized and ready to move to our next camp tonight. We travel at night in the lower glacier because the crevasse bridges are more firm and the sleds drag much easier when things are frozen. Let's hope the weather keeps improving. RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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The exciting expedition is now underway!  Best wishes to all.

Posted by: Kathy Kikendall on 6/19/2019 at 6:24 pm

Wishing the entire team a safe and successful trip, and friendly skies!!

Posted by: Deborah Flinn on 6/19/2019 at 3:44 pm

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Aconcagua Expedition: King & Team Make a Carry to 15,500’

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Elevation: 13,800'

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Today we carried ten days of food and fuel along with some personal gear to 15,500’. Our intended goal was Camp 1 but strong winds forced us to cache lower on the mountain. The route out of base camp follows a narrow choke with the Relinchos Glacier on the right and a large rock buttress on the left. Once through the choke, we rambled on through the scree covered glacier with great views of the surrounding peaks. From here we have one more large scree slope to switch back up and Camp 1 sits on a flat bench. The mountain is holding more winter snow then I have seen in the 13 years I’ve been coming down here. Unfortunately the wind was too strong to allow us out on the snow. The entrance to Camp 1 is through a steep and narrow drainage that funnels wind on the best of days let alone when we are having trouble standing on flat ground. We compiled our gear and food, covered it with large talus and headed back to base camp. The Team preformed well on their first heavy carry and their downhill walking was excellent, even with the high winds. We will rest tomorrow and hope for the wind to ease off. RMI Guide Mike King
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This sounds like an amazing adventure! We are so proud of you and we know you can do it!

-Tom and Maggie
Writing from a Waffle House in East Kentucky

Posted by: Tom and Maggie on 12/23/2018 at 9:49 am

You guys are all amazing! This is a challenge for me to even think about your climb. Please be safe and enjoy every minute of this incredible experience.

Momma Kay

Posted by: Kay Robinson on 12/22/2018 at 8:04 am

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