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Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
On The Map
Looks like Monday might bring a window for ya’ll!
National Weather Service is saying winds diminishing.
Lets all hope that works out.
Go team!!
Posted by: David Hampton on 5/21/2011 at 11:34 am
Hi Ken,
It is still raining here. I can’t wait to see the sun. I won’t have to worry about turn on the sprinkler system. Ally and I had pedicures today after her program at the Works. Then we went out to dinner at the Fish Shanty. She is doing well but misses you. Take Care..I miss you too!! Love Cathy & Ken
Posted by: Cathy Young on 5/20/2011 at 5:22 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Nick Sinapius, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 20,310'
Monnday, May 26, 2025 - 8:09 am PT
Mt. McKinley Summit!
It was a splitter morning, so we prepped for a big day and left at 10:15 with sun on camp and the Autobahn in the shade. For that reason we were wearing pretty much everything we had. There had been maybe one other guided team above 17,000' this year, and not much traffic overall, so the infamous Autobahn needed quite a bit of foot scuffing and picket hammering as we passed. It made for tough work, but we were across to Denali Pass. Light wind and clouds that were in and out were the rest of the day, and at 6:15 AK time, we walked onto the summit. It’s always emotional reaching a big goal, and we took it in before turning our attention downhill. Moving down under the late Alaskan light we made good time and were back at camp at 10:15. A late dinner, recovery, and sleep are in store.
Tomorrow we’ll start the descent to the airstrip, which is always incredible in its speed.
RMI Guide Pete, Nick, Ben, and a very happy and tired team.
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Let’s go!!! Congrats everyone. That’s an awesome accomplishment. Now get home safe.
Posted by: JP Love on 5/26/2025 at 4:49 pm
Congratulations to you all on making it to the summit.
Posted by: Peggy McMahon on 5/26/2025 at 12:25 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Enjoy your day of rest
You all deserve it
I told Dad I think you get your sense of adventure from me
Thought you could use good laugh
Love you both
Mom and Dad
Go Team
Posted by: Tina and John Zabinski on 6/5/2018 at 5:01 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Billy Nugent calls in from 17K Camp.
On The Map
Bruce Michael and Team - we’re all crossing fingers and toes that your perseverance and weather join forces to push you to that summit soon! Tapi wants you back safe & sound too - she’s going through steak withdrawal!
Posted by: Jen on 6/29/2014 at 6:30 am
What an adventure! Hang in there and be safe - Mother Nature owes you a break soon!
Posted by: Chambos on 6/28/2014 at 6:32 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Monday, January 27, 2025 - 11:43 pm PT
What a proper effort that was. Every member of our team pushed themselves today and some reached the summit of Cayambe, while others reached personal high points. Overall, the climb was a great learning experience.
It was a pretty challenging climb. We sat in the hut for most of the day yesterday because it was too rainy to go outside. Then knowing we needed to get an early start, we left the hut with wind and a light mist, wearing hard shell jackets and pants. We had to push towards the upper mountain gambling on some clearing in the weather and we got just that, SOME clearing. We faced moderate winds for most of the remainder of the climb as well as clouds that obscured visibility at times. Everyone had a thin layer of rime ice.
We're now headed to a hacienda for two nights of rest before heading off to Cotopaxi!
RMI Guide Dustin Witmier
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Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier, Michael Murray, Sam Marjerison
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,300'
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 9:20 pm PT
We couldn't hang around Talkeetna long enough for breakfast this morning. Denali was calling and we heeded the call. We snacked as we were gearing up to fly. The planes took off at 9 AM and at about 9:45 we were in basecamp unloading. We built camp. It is pleasantly cool for mid June. We made it a training day. We watched airplanes and helicopters come and go as we reviewed glacier travel techniques. Tomorrow we're going climbing.
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Lucas Haaland, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Happy to hear you made it to the glacier. We’re excited to hear what you learn.
Posted by: JShears on 5/25/2019 at 6:06 pm
Way to go!! Can’t wait to hear about it! Many congratulations!!!
Posted by: Nate Birgenheier on 7/28/2014 at 10:34 pm
Congrats! Go team!
Posted by: Anne on 7/28/2014 at 7:13 pm
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