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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Explore the Mountains

July 29, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 7,500'

All is well here in the Baksan Valley, at the base of Mt. Elbrus. We've settled into our comfortable hotel here in Cheget, which doubles as a ski town in the winter. Picture a lush green valley surrounded by many large snowy mountains! We woke to a beautiful morning and finally we were able to get out and stretch our legs a bit. We made the most of the local ski lifts, (to save our knees of course) and hiked up the neighboring peak to start our acclimatization. It started off a little cloudy today, but eventually cleared for some decent views of Mt. Elbrus. After our ascent we headed back down to town for a nice lunch and headed over to the local climbing shop to pick up a few last minute things. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing, getting our bags packed and just wrapped up another enjoyable Russia dinner with some wonderful Georgian soup. All is well here and we'll check in again tomorrow! RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Good luck to everyone!! Greg I am excited for you and your dad for this adventure but I still can’t wait to see you when you get back!!

Posted by: Tiara on 7/29/2014 at 11:04 pm

Greg & Gregory Waltz. Good luck, we are tracking your progress.

Posted by: Eduardo A de Aragón on 7/29/2014 at 7:53 pm

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

June 21, 2014

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

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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Kilimanjaro: Hahn and Team Scale the Barranco Wall

August 16, 2024

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,200'

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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Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Make It on the Mountain

June 18, 2019

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jenny Konway, Grayson Swingle

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,300'

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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Peru Seminar: Young & Team Rest at Base Camp

July 12, 2018

Posted by: Robby Young, Alan Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 15,200'

Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 4:44 PM PT Hello, It’s an incredibly rare event to be held down by weather here in the Cordillera Blanca in the months of July and August. The dry season here is wonderfully tranquil, for the most part, yet today, was a day the mountains were not their warm and welcoming selves. We had originally planned to move to high camp on Pisco today, but threatening clouds, wind, and snow showers kept us out here at Base Camp at 15,200’. Luckily, we’re acclimatized, and Pisco can be easily climbed from here at Base Camp in one day. We’re saving the energy of hauling heavy loads up high, and are going to make a go at it later tonight from Base Camp, if the weather allows, of course. We get really spoiled here with weather here in Peru for the most part, so is certainly out of the ordinary to need to improvise. Despite all that, we’re excited to go climb tonight, we’re well rested, and we just ate steak and French fries at 15,200’. Life is good! We’ll let you know how our climb goes tomorrow! Wish us luck! Robby, Alan, William, and team Papas Fritas

Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Climb Above 14,000’ Camp

June 14, 2018

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 9:27 PM PT Today we had another great breakfast. Then the crew geared up for a climb up towards the fixed ropes. We have had more than our share of good rest in the past few days. We needed to move some blood and keep our fitness we have gained on this trip. From the forecast we are seeing it looks like we could have a few more days of poor weather. We hope to take another climb for fitness tomorrow and be ready for a break in the weather. Fingers crossed! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team at Barafu Hut, Ready for Summit Bid

February 5, 2018

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

Morning was easier at Karanga. The sun was on camp early and we weren’t parked down with the cold air in a valley. It was a leisurely start to the day since we didn’t have far to go to make High Camp. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, but since we knew they’d form up soon, we drank in views of Kibo’s giant rock walls and tenacious glaciers. We marched out of Karanga at 9 AM and worked up a broad and tilted plateau. The clouds did indeed form up, but that didn’t bother us. We concentrated on efficiency techniques in walking and breathing and told tall tales from high places to pass the time. Things steepened just a bit as we came to the final ridge but we were feeling strong and arrived in Barafu -or “Ice” Camp at 12:15. After an incredibly good lunch of fresh foods cooked from scratch at 15,000 ft, we strategized and plotted our summit bid and then packed and prepped for it. Dinner was early, and so was bedtime, with folks turning in just after 6 PM. We’re aiming for a midnight breakfast and an alpine start. Hopes are high... just as they ought to be with everything running smoothly. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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So excited for you two to make to the summit! Looking forward to the great photo !

Posted by: Shirley on 2/6/2018 at 11:10 am

So excited for you two to make to the summit! Looking forward to the great photo !

Posted by: Shirley on 2/6/2018 at 11:10 am

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Mt. Rainier: All Women’s Team Reaches the Summit of Mt. Rainier

July 8, 2017

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Jessie Poquerusse, Megan Budge

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The all Women's Four Day Summit Climb team led by RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team reported clear skies, warm temperatures, and light winds. The team enjoyed the sunrise from the summit before starting their descent. Congratulations to today's teams!

Alaska Alpine Seminar: Elias & Team Waiting on Weather

June 13, 2017

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar

Good morning from the Pika Glacier. The weather and visibility yesterday were not exactly what we hoped for. But we made the most out of our day with more valuable training near camp; crevasse and rock rescue systems took the bigger part of the day, finishing with a few laps of vertical ice climbing out of a big crack, Alaska size. Dinner didn't disappoint and made up for the lack of the climb we hoped to do, and a veggie-cheese omelette and steak fajitas were on the menu. This morning we're in a holding pattern as well, as a super dense fog is reducing our visibility to 30ft. Stay tuned for more, RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos and team.

Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Carry Supplies to 17,200’ Camp

June 4, 2017

Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,200'

June 4, 2017 Today was our hardest day yet! The team did another outstanding job on our climb up to High Camp at 17,200 ft. The crew also managed to return the favor to Brent's climb by bumping the last of their equipment and food from 16,600' as well as prep their arrival to high camp un-burying their caches from a few days ago. We had perfect weather and amazing views of the whole south side of the Alaska range. The descent was a bit of a traffic jam but all went well and the snow has begun as we arrived back to our tents in 14,000' Camp. Our plan for now is to rest and recover tomorrow. Then we will just wait for our summit opportunity! Fingers crossed for nice weather Tuesday and beyond! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Great progress John (and team). We can’t wait to hear your first hand account. Truly the adventure of a lifetime. We’re all so proud.

Posted by: SoCal Gunns on 6/6/2017 at 7:30 am

Amir: René told me about this latest adventure. Wow, this must be such an amazing experience (but, reading about the mountain a bit, I’m glad it’s you on the mountain and not me)! You never cease to amaze me with the goals you set and your tenacity in pursuing them. I wish you and the team a successful completion of the expedition and look forward to hearing all about it when you return! You make us proud! All the best! Martin

Posted by: Martin Fischer on 6/6/2017 at 1:04 am

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