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Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Acclimate on Mt. Elbrus

July 17, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 15,000'

It was another beautiful day here on Mt. Elbrus! We woke to clear skies, calm winds and a amazing view of the enormous Caucasus range. (Really you should google it sometime!) We had our standard breakfast of porridge, boiled eggs, assorted meats, cheeses and coffee. Today was our planned acclimatization hike and we did just that. The team hiked for about three hours uphill and reached about 15,000 ft, which was a new record for some. We enjoyed the views took a few photos and then headed back down to camp for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon has been spent playing cards, reading and napping. All is well and we are looking forward to having a rest day tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Looking good Thanks for the e-mail about the plane. Keep warm and enjoy the sites. Love Mom and Granny Kevin what a story to write about for sure.

Posted by: Cornelia on 7/18/2014 at 7:23 am

Good luck Miller boys!

Posted by: Sean on 7/18/2014 at 5:52 am

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen and Team Take a Rest at 14,000’

June 23, 2014

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

After a big day yesterday, we had a rest day here at 14,000' on Mt. McKinley. We practiced some more fixed rope techniques and got ourselves organized. Our plan is to move our cache up to 17,000' camp tomorrow. This will allow us to carry much lighter on our move day and to further our acclimatization before we make our big move up to 17,000' Camp. RMI Guide Mike Haugen and "The Ocho"

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Mt. McKinley Expedition: Hahn & Team Move to 11,000’

July 7, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

This is Dave calling from Mt. McKinley, from 11,000’ specifically. We had another great day today. In fact, it was the best weather of our trip so far. It was nice and cold this morning, we woke up at 5, and we had broken camp and were on the trail by 7 a.m. and made good time coming up to camp at 11,000’. It was again pretty easy going, there's not many other folks out there, there's nobody behind us that we are aware of. And so, it’s delightfully uncrowded. We had an easy go of it for the first hour up to the corner of Kahiltna Pass and then started up the hills to get to 11,000’. We were in camp before 10 o'clock a.m. so that went pretty well. At camp we met Mike Haugen and his team coming down. And that was good for us. We exchanged a few pieces of gear they had some stuff that is going to be pretty helpful to us. We got to chat with Mike and Elias and their team and congratulate them on their summit the other day. We just set up camp here in 11,000’. It’s a beautiful bowl, looking out over the clouds and the tundra. We got settled in, it has just been very calm and nice here all day. Then this afternoon and this evening we prepared for doing our carry tomorrow. We are going to carry up and around Windy Corner if the weather continues to be good. And then come back down here and sleep at 11,000’ again. I will let you know how it goes. RMI Guide Dave Hahn

RMI Guide Dave Hahn checks in from 11,000' on Mt. McKinley.

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Wayne, I have just finished having dinner with Dinah at our place and she has shared with Barb and I about your climb. I have to admit that I’m quite impressed that you would take on a challenge such as this. On the other hand, since I’ve done a 14k footer in Colorado, I won’t be TOO IMPRESSED until you have exceeded that altitude and beyond! HA! It will be fun to follow your progess and I wish you well in this endeavor. Be safe, my friend, enjoy your challenge and we will join in the celebration of your accomplishment.
All the best,
Tim Scully

Posted by: Tim Scully on 7/7/2011 at 6:34 pm

Glad you have the weather on your side and are able to move up the mountain - hope it continues.
Sue Currie

Posted by: Sue Currie on 7/7/2011 at 3:45 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Kautz Team Reaches Summit!

August 8, 2019

Posted by: Andy Bond

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Andy Bond and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team reached to summit of Mt. Rainier today. After two days of Technical Training, the team ascended the Kautz Route learning technical skills they moved up to their high camp on the mountain. Today the team put the skills to work and successfully climbed the challenging Kautz Ice Chute en route to the Summit. The team has started their descent and will spend another night on the mountain before returning to Rainier Basecamp. Congratulations team!

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Move into 14K Camp

May 18, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

We woke early to perfect weather this morning and decided we couldn't pass up the opportunity to move camp up to 14,200' in Genet Basin. The weather remained great for us all day, with some clouds building mid morning and a few scattered snow flurries, but no wind to speak of. Laden with heavy packs, we made slow and steady progress and after about six hours we arrived at camp. It's been a few hours now and camp is up, the climbers are resting in their tents, and stoves are cranking melting snow for water bottles and heating water for dinner. Tomorrow we will head back down to Windy Corner to retrieve our cache. That will be a short day and we're happy for that. We're also looking forward to our first complete rest day the following day (Monday). It's time to lick our wounds, rest, and acclimate. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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14k camp life!!!!! Woooot, give’r boyz, oh yeahhhhh!

Posted by: Brid on 5/19/2019 at 9:31 pm

Sounds like your progress is good as compared to last year! Enjoy the remainder of the climb, Tom M! Greetings to you from all the Mulvey-Temples ..... from the Oregon coast!

Continue to remain safe and enjoy!

Susan M

Posted by: Susan Mulvey on 5/19/2019 at 1:35 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 11th Summit!

September 11, 2017

Posted by: Brent Okita, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier and are now on the descent. Brent reported clear and beautiful skies with winds of about 25 mph. Congratulations today's team!

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climbs Turn at 13,300’

August 15, 2017

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Joe Hoch, Nate Goodwin

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,300'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 12 - 15 led by RMI Guide Geoff Schellens turned around today at 13,300' due to difficult terrain. The team reported a nice day with calm winds. The team will return to Camp Muir and continue their descent to Paradise later today.

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Move into 14K Camp

June 18, 2015

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Thursday June 18th 10:15 pm PT Today was another early wake up, and then we broke camp and retraced our steps back up to 14K Camp. Everyone did great with the move, and the name of the game for the rest of the day was beating the heat around camp, moving in and mentally preparing for a much deserved day of rest tomorrow. The word on the street is blueberry pancakes could be involved. RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Thanks for the posts. They are great. Go Aaron, we are praying for you and for good weather. Thanks to the entire team!

Bob / Dad

Posted by: Bob Telford on 6/19/2015 at 6:51 pm

It’s so nice to reed that the whole team are doing good!:) All the best wishes for Erlend and Fredrik and everyone > you’ll make it. Erlend: :)(Robin is ok, and Charlie didn’t do anything wrong since you left, I am cleaning the whole house this weekend and I’m not going out,can’t wait till you are back. Stay safe <3 Love you, h, Trondheim, Norway

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Arrive at Shira Plateau

January 28, 2015

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,200'

Hi from Kilimanjaro! Everyone is up at our second camp, Shira Plateau. We were on the move just after 8:00 this morning and spent about five hours on the trail. We gained over 2,300' from our last camp so that puts us over 12,000' above sea level. The altitude hasn't effected anyone's appetite just yet, we all wolfed down lunch here at camp. Our plan from the afternoon is to rest and hydrate up for tomorrow's big push to the Lava Tower at 15,000'. That's all I have for now. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Way to go Patty! Hope you have a safe trip home…can’t wait for all the details! xoxo Sandi

Posted by: Sandi on 2/2/2015 at 3:58 am

Hi Lourdes my love. I hope you are having a blast. Can’t wait to see you!!!!! I’m waiting for the new updates of your trip. Love you. Luis!!!

Posted by: Luis Baez on 1/31/2015 at 8:59 am

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Ecuador: Grom & Team Arrive in Otavalo

December 12, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Hola from Ecuador! Today the team left the busy city of Quito and headed north to the much smaller and far more rural town of Otavalo. We were hoping to do a acclimatization hike on a small mountain called Fuya Fuya, but due to a little rain, thunder and lightning, we opted for a little acclimatization while eating pizza! And based on what happened to all the pizza, it was a huge success. It was an enjoyable drive along the Pan-American highway through the Ecuadorian countryside. We passed many farms magically perched on hillsides and what seemed to be endless rose plantations. We spent the remainder of the afternoon playing cards, reading, taking naps and a review of all the gear we'll need for our upcoming climb. We are currently relaxing in the comfort of La Casa Sol. Everyone is doing great and looking forward to tomorrow's adventure. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew.

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Go Team! Wishing all a safe and successful climb.

Go Doug- be safe and climb with grace…is that all you’ve got!:)
Love, Belladonna

Posted by: Donna on 12/14/2014 at 8:25 am

Hey team, I hope you had a wonderful day. Send us updates when you can. Go Dale!!
Love, Erin

Posted by: Erin C on 12/13/2014 at 11:00 pm

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