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Posted by: Joe Hoch, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb teams led by Joe Hoch and Tatum Whatford stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:15 AM this morning!
The team left under a beautiful full moon and summited with perfect sunny skies. We also had a proposal on the summit. Rumor has it, she said YES!
Congratulations to all climbers for reaching the top of the Pacific Northwest!
Posted by: Leif Bergstrom, Mitch Valaitis, Arianna Drechsler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Four Day Climb June 17 - 20 led by RMI Guides Leif Bergstrom, Mitch Valaitis and Arianna Drechsler enjoyed nice weather over the course of their climb but unstable snow conditions on the upper mountain prevented the team from ascending above Ingraham Flats. The team enjoyed some additional training and spent the morning at Ingraham Flats. They plan to descend from Camp Muir at 10 am en route to Paradise.
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 7,600'
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 10:02 pm PT
Another beautiful day on Denali, which started at 2:30 AM for our team. We were snowshoed up and moving uphill by 5 AM. Conditions were excellent for travel. The surface was frozen up just right and the day was cool enough to keep us from sweating as we got on "Ski Hill". We moved well for four hours to reach 10,000' There at the head of the 49 mile Kahiltna Glacier, we dug a cache and buried our supplies to prevent attack by ravens. It took just under two hours to get back down to camp, by which time we were ready to get in the tents and out of the hot sun. We napped away the afternoon and rehydrated. Tomorrow we'll climb to 11,000' Camp.
Best Regards,
RMI Guides Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Sam Marjerison and Nick Sinapius
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Denali Expedition June 11, 2024
Happy Father’s Day Tony and all! Your kids will be proud of ya. Keep on trecking and know we’re thinking you from 110 degrees in sunny Phoenix.
Posted by: Mark Miola on 6/17/2024 at 9:07 am
Sounds like an awesome fathers day!! Love how you move supplies up and then go back down to camp and then head back up the next day.
Posted by: Seth Cochran on 6/17/2024 at 1:22 am
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Welcome to the first dispatch for the May 14th Denali Climb!
After a busy few days, getting to Talkeetna, and spending all day yesterday packing and preparing for the upcoming expedition, we went to bed hoping to fly the following morning.
We woke up early, called K2, and made our way to the hangar by 8 AM, dressed and ready to fly. Spirits were high, and we were optimistic. We loaded the planes and changed into our climbing gear. Unfortunately, the weather closed in on the mountain, and we entered a waiting period.
That waiting period extended into the afternoon and evening. We filled our day with a late morning coffee, walks to the river, a sanity run by Leif and me, and yet another dinner in town.
We will wake up again tomorrow and hope to fly. Until then, we enjoy the warm food and hot showers.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Nikki Champion & Team
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Denali Expedition May 14, 2024
Tim & climbing crew: Hope all is going well on your climb &/or descent -as iam just getting into the RMI blog 1st time to follow your expedition up Denali - after our Alaska Land & Sea cruise -as I took your pic down by river in Talkeetna before your climb ( 1 of the group of 14 you met )
Posted by: Pete Sturos on 6/1/2024 at 5:37 am
Good Luck and enjoy your adventure!
Posted by: Priscilla on 5/18/2024 at 8:48 am
Posted by: Mike Walter, Jess Wedel, Michael Murray
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:33pm PDT
Just checking in, not too much to report.
Winds at camp ramped up last and are strong and gusty this morning. We're hanging at 11k today and plan to move to 14k on the next good weather day.
RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team
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Denali Expedition, May 5, 2024
Happy birthday Andre !
We are so proud of you and wish you to reach your goals on this trip. Come back safe, we love you.
Logan, Dereck and Veronique xxx
Posted by: Logan, Dereck and Veronique on 5/19/2024 at 6:19 am
Bonne fête André! C’est magique de fêter son anniversaire en Alaska. Profite au maximum!
☀️
Posted by: Lynda Gervais on 5/19/2024 at 5:45 am
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Elevation: 6,500'
Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
On The Map
Congratulations on summiting Kiliminjaro!! That makes for a great birthday and how lucky am I
to get the phone call from the summit!! Can’t wait to talk to you, enjoy the climb down.
Megan
Posted by: Megan Martin on 9/9/2018 at 6:12 am
Wow! Great work…. I’m better at home in the Florida Keys with maximum elevation 12 feet :) Take it to the top Alysia, Emily and gang!
Posted by: Sandy Moret on 9/8/2018 at 6:13 am
On The Map
Best of luck with your skills, health and weather!
Posted by: kay nims on 7/15/2017 at 11:03 am
Go for it you guys. Casey is the best! Wishing you safe travels tonight
Posted by: John Horgan on 7/15/2017 at 8:27 am
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Categories: Mountaineering Fitness & Training
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Posted by: Smith Henrry on 2/26/2020 at 12:45 am
Message for Mitch Valaitis,
Did Joe and his guide make the summit on 6/26/24, with the high winds, clouds, and cold temperatures? I would be very interested to hear.
Regards,
Tony Keyter
Tel: 253-853-3859
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Posted by: Tony Keyter on 6/26/2024 at 9:02 pm
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