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RMI Guide Alex Barber calls in from Aconcagua Camp 2.
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Posted by: Brent Okita, Sam Hoffman, Will Ambler, Roland Scott, Stella Johnson, Hannah Billings
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 11 - 15 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Sam Hoffman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today on a beautiful day. The team is currently on their descent. Their patience paid off as they waited yesterday for many RMI Guides to reestablish the route to the summit. The teams will return to Camp Muir to repack and rehydrate before continuning down the remaining 4.5 miles to Paradise later today.
Congratulations climbers and a HUGE thank you to all the guides working on the route over the last several days!
PC: Stella Johnson
Shoutout to Sam and Roland for making this an incredible experience! The fact that you worked longer hours to ensure we had an alternative route to reach the summit is what made this entire trip! I have nothing but great things to say about you both! I hope to climb a different destination with you both one day in the future! Thank you again!
Posted by: Jade Craig on 7/16/2024 at 8:23 pm
I won’t be on the DC route next week when I climb, but wanted to thank the guides for working hard to re-establish the route around what sounded like a gnarly crevasse collapse. Congrats to the climbers that reached the summit. Enjoy the Rainier Beer and cider.
Posted by: Constantine Velentzas on 7/15/2024 at 2:10 pm
Posted by: Andy Bond, Jess Wedel, Charlie Harrison, Will Ambler, Layne Peters, Rosie Hust
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The Five Day Climb reached Camp Muir after what we deemed “the spiciest snowfield ascent ever”. We worked together in high winds and low visibility to stay warm and keep climbing. After a night of higher winds, colder temperatures and more snow, we opted to do some training at Camp Muir. We started the morning with some avalanche basics culminating in digging pits to assess snow instability. The results weren’t promising so as a team we made the safe, but hard, choice not to ascend any higher. The sun came out and we spent the day learning snow anchors, crevasse rescue and taking in the beautiful views from Camp Muir.
We’ll begin our descent to Paradise this morning and conclude our program this afternoon. All in all, this team unified in tough conditions to have an incredible climbing experience.
RMI Guides Andy Bond and Jess Wedel
PC: Jess Wedel
Amazing Experience! Jess, Andy and all the Guides were phenomenal as they kept us safe and maintained High Spirits and PMA throughout a “Ghost Pepper Spicy” day.. Can’t wait to share pics and stay connected! Couldn’t have picked a better group of people for a truly Epic Adventure! Thank you RMI !
Posted by: Doug Thompson on 6/18/2024 at 11:24 am
“The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.”
Couldn’t have asked for a better team to be with on a trip, summit or no summit. Hootah!!!
Posted by: Raleigh Hobson on 6/17/2024 at 8:21 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
RMI Guide Robby Young calls from 14,000 ft on Denali.
On The Map
The bet was that the Eagles Greatest Hits sold more than 29 million, which it did…I agreed that Thriller sold more.
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Also, amazing that you guys summited! Nicely done dudes.
- Mark
Posted by: Mark on 6/7/2017 at 11:54 am
Pretty sure it still isn’t close to Thriller at #1 all time. You can mail me the $50 or send it PayPal. Glad you guaranteed the Eagles was the highest selling all time.
Posted by: Todd on 6/5/2017 at 1:21 pm
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Congrats Patty and team! “Jambo” from Bill. Huge hugs and love on this magical day and every other day in between. Regina
Posted by: Regina on 1/30/2015 at 5:15 am
Sending positive energy to the whole group. Good luck to all, especially Jessie & Will.
Posted by: Andrew Modrall on 1/29/2015 at 6:03 pm
On The Map
I hope you are doing well Kjetil. The photos look great. Jim
Posted by: Jim on 1/25/2015 at 3:00 pm
Satellite Communicator suddenly updated and shows 16,302.49 ft @ 1155 on 25 Jan..we’re routing for you, Keep it up!!!
Posted by: Carlo on 1/25/2015 at 2:29 pm
Go Sue! Everything’s under control here. Enjoy and be safe!
Posted by: Linda on 1/9/2015 at 9:00 am
Robert, Joe, and Sue,
Pole Pole!
I can’t wait to read more of these blog entries, and imagine the incredible terrain through which you must be hiking. I’m thinking of you every day, and will be waiving from the lowly slopes of Mt Hood on a summit attempt tomorrow night. I can’t believe it has been almost a year since Kili… Happy early birthday to both of you ladies!
XoXo
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah on 1/8/2015 at 11:37 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Leif Bergstrom, Evan Redman, Bailey Servais, Claire Pennell, Dylan Anderson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Leif Bergstrom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent reported bluebird skies, and that the entire team 100% stood on TOP!! The team is on their descent and in route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Well there ain't no rest for the wicked but thankfully we aren't wicked and we had ourselves a wonderful day of rest at the scenic Casa Ilayaku today. Gear was dried out while birds were watched and various animals visited during a stop at a local bird sanctuary and petting zoo, and fun was had by all. We will be checking out of the Hacienda tomorrow morning before making our way to Antisana basecamp where we will stage for another summit attempt tomorrow night. I didn't think it possible but morale has soared to unprecedented levels and we are looking forward to wrapping this trip up in good style with another strong push in the mountains. Friends and family you are certainly all missed at home and we look forward to seeing you soon.
RMI Guide Michael Murray
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Good luck to all tomorrow!!
Posted by: Karolyn Thompson on 12/10/2023 at 8:26 am
Hey Dustin!
Sending thoughts of Strength and stamina, and perfect weather for another Big Summit to you and your Team!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 12/10/2023 at 3:05 am
Hi Julian,
We are thinking of you and Stephen. We wish you both the best of luck as you push for the summit. Love Dad and Mum
Posted by: Elizabeth Bannister on 1/10/2015 at 8:33 pm
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