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Congratulations, Brad, Mary, and the team!
Posted by: Bandit and Buddy on 9/8/2014 at 9:53 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Steve Gately, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 8,700'
There were perma-grins on our face today as we flew into the Himalayas. We got so lucky with nearly perfect weather and amazing views of the highest mountains in the world.
We got an early start and after landing in Lukla headed to the Sunrise Teahouse. We sat in the window-filled dining room and enjoyed tea, coffee, and our first (of many!) teahouse breakfasts. We watched the planes and helicopters fly in and out. Met our incredible Sherpa team - Dawa, Kala, Jangbu and Nawang and eventually began our trek.
Even though the trail can be described as “sometimes up, sometimes down” today was mostly trending down. We crossed our first suspension bridges and breathed deep in the peace of the walking.
We learned yesterday about the importance of enjoying the moment you are in and we definitely did that when we walked to the bakery this afternoon and enjoyed fresh cookies, cakes and bread.
It feels so good to finally be in the mountains.
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Lobuche Team
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 15, 2025
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hello from Tanzania,
All is well here in Tanzania and most of the team arrived late in the evening yesterday after some very long flights. It was a short and uneventful ride to our Lodge that is nestled in between Arusha and Moshi and not so far from the base of Kilimanjaro.
We had a very early morning today (3:30am) as there were several of us wanting to see the college football playoff. And so we had our first official meeting at 8am where we did a round of introductions and then discussed the upcoming program for the days ahead. We also addressed all the gear, the packing and our overall game plan for the trip.
The team spent the remainder of the day getting our gear organized, taking naps and exploring the grounds of our beautiful lodge, which is incredibly peaceful and has monkeys running around keeping us entertained.
We have just wrapped up the evening with a delicious meal and plenty of friendly conversations. Everyone is doing well and excited to hit the trail tomorrow and get a little bit of exercise.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Kili crew
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari January 9, 2025
* I meant to say: sending good vibes.. :)
Happy Sunday, guys.
God be with you!
Posted by: Luz on 7/26/2015 at 1:59 pm
How’s everything going up there? Sending god vibes and hopping to hear from you, guys.
Share your adventures :D..
Have a great Saturday.
Love you, Jesse.
Posted by: Luz on 7/25/2015 at 1:00 pm
RMI Guide Adam Knoff calls in from high camp on Mount McKinley.
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Good luck and stay strong!
Posted by: Patty on 6/1/2015 at 7:57 am
Good luck Team Knoff on reaching the summit tomorrow. Proud of you , Shannon Long, for your drive and determination. Indiana will be anxiously waiting for a full report. Safe climbing and Godspeed!
Posted by: Mark fisher on 6/1/2015 at 6:13 am
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
Billy Nugent calls in from 17K Camp.
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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: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
May 21, 2024
Our first real rest day - and our first real weather day. Winds picked up overnight and didn't let off all day. Along with the winds came the snow. We spent all day in our sleeping bags or battling to keep track of our belongings in the snow. We wrapped our first weather day up with some hand delivered burritos, and crawled in bed hoping to carry beyond Windy Corner tomorrow.
RMI Guide Nikki Champion
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Denali Expedition May 14, 2024
Stay strong, stay focused. Praying for better weather. We’re rooting for you! Love, Noel and crew
Posted by: Noel on 5/22/2024 at 6:30 pm
Sending prayers of strength and endurance. Amazed to watch your progress and thrilled you got rested for next milestone! Windy Corner here you come! Love to Tim! Teri
Posted by: Teri on 5/22/2024 at 6:01 pm
Looks cold and snowy! But glad you guys made it to the top and back down safely! Good luck on Orizaba.
Posted by: Danika on 11/13/2014 at 3:17 pm
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