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Today was a well-earned rest day, and the team made the most of it. After yesterday’s tough carry, a day to recharge was just what we needed. We kicked things off with a short walk to a local bouldering site around basecamp and stretched out our tired legs. The rest of the day was low-key and full of laughs as we hung out together, played cards, and got to know each other even better.
Of course, rest days aren’t just about relaxing. We also took care of some camp chores to set ourselves up for success tomorrow. Laundry being taken care of around camp, and gear was shuffled and repacked as we prepped for the move to Camp 1. After feeling the weight of yesterday’s packs, everyone was eager to pare down and lighten the load wherever possible.
The team is in great spirits and feeling ready to tackle tomorrow’s move. Rest, good company, and a bit of laughter really are the perfect combination to recharge after hard days on the mountain.
RMI Climber Tom
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Aconcagua Expedition January 18, 2025
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Matias Francis, Chase Halbert
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Monday, May 17, 2021 - 11:40 pm
We had one more big day before we get a reprieve. This morning we found a light coating of snow in everything when we looked out of the tents, but blue skies and perfect conditions to pack up camp and move to 11,000' Camp. We were packed and moving by 9.45, and 6.5 hours later, we rolled into 11,000' Camp comfortably, though happy to be more or less done with our sleds.
We're settled in to a great camp now, with our cook tent much improved from last camp's. We'll be here for several days, so it's nice to be comfortable. We'll duck down just a little bit and grab our cache tomorrow, but otherwise the program is rest, after a couple big days. We'll check in tomorrow.
RMI Guides Pete, Chase, Matias, and team
Posted by: Mike Walter, Taylor Bickford, Nikki Champion
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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So proud of all of you! Keep up the great effort. Paul
Posted by: Paul Fields on 6/23/2019 at 12:04 am
Casey and team….very impressive. Keep safe!
Posted by: Paula on 6/22/2019 at 11:13 am
Thank you RMI and your incredible guide team, Hannah, Allen, and JT!
Our guides, combined with the awesome team of Alex, Cliff, Mani, Michael, Jason, Kevin, Melanie, and Brian helped make this an experience of a lifetime! Hannah did an amazing job leading our entire crew. Thank you to everyone!
Posted by: Joe Eley on 8/28/2017 at 8:37 am
Congratulations, Jason! What a perfect day, the view looks spectacular! Great job. I love you! Amy
Posted by: Amy Simon on 8/27/2017 at 10:42 am
I hope you’re enjoying the Seminar menu and not running low on charcoal!
Posted by: Joe on 5/15/2011 at 9:54 am
Well I am happy to report that our Mexico Volcanoes team all arrived safely as of last night. We met in the lovely lobby of our Hotel Geneve and had a nice chat about what to expect in the next few days. Followed by a classic dinner of local tacos.
We’re headed this morning to La Malinche to begin acclimating to the elevation.
Tomorrow we go for our first summit, La Malinche at 14,500’!
RMI Guide Joe Hoch
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Mexico's Volcanoes February 1, 2025
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Great to see you out in your element, Jason!
Great pics. Sending good-weather, best-health vibes!
Posted by: Terry Scalia on 5/28/2021 at 6:31 am
The inner pride you gain is so good, but impossible to share. Only you and those with you, or who have done it before, truly understand. Bill Bussey
Posted by: Bill Bussey on 5/19/2021 at 6:40 am
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