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Posted by: Tyler Jones, Lindsay Mann, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Posted by: Leon Davis, Bridget Belliveau
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
Good luck! Can’t wait to hear all the adventures!
Posted by: Sandra on 5/10/2015 at 11:14 am
good luck Doni n Pepi
gunna b cold n wet
Posted by: Donato Arguelles on 5/10/2015 at 9:52 am
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Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Kilimanjaro
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 8:03 am PT
Hello again everyone,
We had a slower start today to allow the many porters get a jump start on the route and ever narrowing trail.
Right out of camp we were faced with the only significant technical obstacle for this climb. This hurdle is the great Barranco Wall, which rises about 1,000' and looks as intimidating as it sounds. Thankfully there is a nice narrow trail that weaves its way up and through the wall and all the way to the top. Most of it feels more like steep hiking, but there are a few places that require the use of our hands to help us climb up.
The team did a great job of moving steady and allowing a few porters through with their loads precariously balanced on their heads. Which was astonishing to see, especially at this altitude.
After reaching the top we took a nice break and enjoyed the spectacular view of the upper mountain, since there was scarcely a cloud in the sky. The team continued our hike for a few more hours up and down through a few valleys before reaching camp.
All in all, it took only about four hours for us to reach our next camp called Karanga, named for the big and beautiful valley which it overlooks.
Spirits are high and there have been few complaints from this tough crew, even though it’s been more dry and dusty than we’d like!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, September 9, 2024
Today we left the manicured streets of Puebla for the road to the Piedra Grande (Orizaba high camp). After a quick stop in Tlachichuca to do the duffel shuffle and get yet another tasty lunch, we downed our climbing clothes and loaded the 4x4s. The trail to high camp took two hours up a very primitive wash. We were greeted with hail and much cloud cover on the giant of a mountain that laid in front of us.
Nonetheless, spirits remained high as we did a little skills practice before the fiesta consisting of pollo, frijoles, rice, veggies, and of course, guacamole! Hope that the forecast will hold true and we will get clearing in the night before we dawn patrol our way up the mighty Pico de Orizaba!
RMI Guide Alan Davis & Team
Today we attempted to hike up the 14,600’ peak of La Malinche. The drive to the park entrance goes through a nice pine forest. We got to tree line around 1:45pm at 12,800’ and storm clouds had been sitting on the summit all day. There was thunder and billowing clouds for the next hour. The guides decided that being on an exposed ridge line with a building electrical storm on the horizon wasn't the best scenario. We started the descent with views of the surrounding countryside coming and going between dark clouds. We are back at the cabins having had a delicious meal and eager to get started on the Ixta portion of our trip.
RMI Guide Mike King
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Great poem! Unfortunately, it sounds like you have more than enough time to perfect your prose…
A little snow shoveling doesn’t sound bad about now as it’s a typical hot (98 degrees) and muggy day in good ole’ STL! Loving all the pictures, but a few up close of all those faces we miss, would be even better! :)). Here’s to clearing weather and a successful trip to the Summit! XO Coeli (Nick’s Mom)
Posted by: Coeli Scott on 6/16/2018 at 7:18 pm
Also, good luck to everyone else on the team! I hope you all are able to summit without complications and even if there are some, I hope you can overcome them. Fighting!
Good luck,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Wu on 6/15/2018 at 9:54 pm
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Haha, nice rapping to make Will Smith jealous. It’s remarkable looking at you guys from the distance. I was thinking to myself:”This could be heaven or this could be hell. Welcome to the Hotel Denali. Such a lovely place.” Sweet dream, Lei, hanging there. Hao
Posted by: Hao on 6/11/2018 at 7:28 pm
To slim Jim and Paul what a dream your are experiencing let it soak in brother looking forward to seeing you both at the top.Keeping you all in my prayers Love Rob
Posted by: Bob on 6/11/2018 at 6:09 pm
Really enjoying the expedition blog. Photos are fun! Love you, Dev!
Posted by: Anna Smith on 5/30/2015 at 10:49 am
Stoked for you, Lee Suring, and the team on this adventure. We are all very proud of you! Looking forward to more posts and to follow you all on this journey. Sending lots of love and luck to you all! :)
Posted by: Nicole Bartschi on 5/29/2015 at 9:33 am
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