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Posted by: Mike King, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
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RMI Guide Mike King calls after their carry to Camp 2.
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Hola, Stephen, Julain, and Team! STEEP terrain, by the looks of your photos - hard climbing, especially into the wind - WELL DONE!! Stay warm, hydrated, and well fuelled. Best wishes for calmer, sunny days ahead. Love, Barry and Lynne
Posted by: Barry & Lynne Wright on 1/6/2015 at 6:35 pm
In Puebla's city, our climbing crew gathered,
Nine strong climbers, excitement untethered.
Seven from the States, a Canadian, and me,
Down under Aussie, ready for glee.
Guides Dominic and Ben, oh, so grand,
Leading us through mountains, rocky land.
Ixta stood tall, a challenge to meet,
But a fiery eruption brought a retreat.
No summit conquered, yet a story to hail,
Volcanic spectacle, a fiery tale.
Rest day dawned, in Puebla so neat,
Toilet seats amazed, a comfy seat.
Blue bags forgotten, in the city's embrace,
Puebla's wonders, each one to trace.
Orizaba awaits, our ultimate quest,
Ben fueled by boar, a summit to crest.
Erica, a wallaby, Rich, a kangaroo,
Scaling peaks, a courageous view.
Woody's sun hoody, fresh and so clean,
Zócalo square, where memories convene.
Pyramids explored, a historic delight,
Cat on the menu, a culinary fright.
Mole dinner shared, a taste so divine,
New friendships blossomed, like aged wine.
Miss my girls at home, a heartfelt pang,
Instagram friendships, a digital hang.
Dominic's safe call, a grateful plea,
Back to families, hearts filled with glee.
RMI Climber Thinus Keeve
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Day Two
It is a rare blessing here in the highlands of Ecuador if we see the snow-capped summits of Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Antisana two days in a row. Heck, I’d bet my son’s favorite LEGO set on the odds of that happening even once. But due to abnormally clear skies, warm temps and some cashed in Karma points, we have received that blessing.
Taking advantage of the good weather, team Ecuador Seminar enjoyed a great breakfast, packed our bags and headed out of Quito to our first “real” mountain, Pichincha Rucu. Please keep in mind when I say “headed out”, I’m referring to a 15-minute bus ride and when I say “real”, I’m referring to a ho-hum 15,400 foot extinct volcano. These two realities shine light on another of Ecuador’s overlooked blessings, the ability to go really high really quickly. Not to mention a cable car which whisked us from 10,000 to 13,000 feet in a matter of minutes, making sure our unacclimatized bodies got the full effect.
With the surreal summits still scraping the sky far off, we all hit the trail huffing and puffing but enjoying the warm sun and beautiful conditions. Two and a half hours of steady hiking put us at the summit around 12:30 in the afternoon. Here the temperatures changed to jackets and light gloves but not unpleasant by any stretch. After 20 minutes on top, we headed down.
Just as our team crushed the city tour yesterday, our first mountain was no exception. Solid performances from every member proved we should be ready, when the time comes, to take on one of the high ones.
Once back at the hotel everybody was set free to explore, rest, eat a guinea pig or go shopping. We will reconvene for dinner and prepare for another mountain tomorrow.
Stay tuned.
This morning we had a hearty breakfast of fresh fruit and a locals take on huevos mexicana. The Team got packed up and organized their gear to begin the 3.5 mile hike to our High Camp. The route consists of a series of ascending traverses that gain approximately 2,500’. During this time we looked out upon the farming communities of Amecameca and Puebla. After our second break we were overtaken by some thin clouds. Thankfully they were dry and didn’t carry any lightening. More times then not we experience some thunder and electrical activity at this High Camp due to similar weather patterns that many of you have experienced in the US Rocky Mountains. If the weather gets bad we do have a hut to hide out in since it is grounded and has a few lightening rods.
The Team did well today considering the high altitude and heavy overnight packs. This camp is at 15,500’ which is a new high point for many in the group. We will make a summit attempt early tomorrow morning and we have our fingers crossed the weather cooperates.
RMI Guide Mike King
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Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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Hi to Dear Amir and Nima and all team guide and team members,
Hoping this message finds you well. I can understand how tough it is to wait in the camp for final approach. You need to be too patient, that you are!! and keep yourself fit and safe. I don ‘t want to disappoint you but it may happen if your supplies are running rock bottom down or weather conditions are tough, your guides may decide bringing you down without going to top summing. But that’s it; at times it is the route that matters not the mere fact of reaching the goal. Stay tough, patient and safe,
Last Friday 9th of June, I climbed to Claun Bastak (CB) in Dizin area of Central Alborz, north of Tehran. CB has a height of 4300 m (we started from Dizin at 2000 m ) and when we reached summit we had the amazing view of Damavand summit, Touchal, and Alam Kuh. As it was too cold, we spent half an hour there. In the way down we had a difficult time as the route was too sharp and slippery. I have put pictures on our family account. !!
I keep my fingers crossed and pray you prevail it. But if you didn’t, don’t worry you are on the right path and on the good hands; you would be able to do it next time. Please don’t forget that it is not the goals that are important, the path towards goals are much mor fundamental and meaningful. You will accomplish it, keep your spirits and stay safe and well,
Hadi, Mitra’s father,
Posted by: Hadi on 6/10/2017 at 11:08 pm
Tym, Tyler, and Team,
Hang in there and be patient. Your time has to be coming. Keep up your spirits and know I am thinking of you here in the 90 degree lowlands of Charlotte, NC. And…Satoshi says, $2,822.00.
Love,
Mom
Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/9/2017 at 3:56 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Great job. Look forward to see the photos!
Posted by: Jzk on 9/29/2016 at 11:03 pm
Sean & Leslie,
Congratulations, know your enjoying the spectacular views
Posted by: BJWelch on 9/29/2016 at 12:30 pm
Sending good thoughts and prayers from the mountains in Whisller to the BIG mountain in Africa. So excited for you! You are the perfect example of setting goals and coming up with a plan for flawless execution. I think John is going to write a book about it. Love you!
Posted by: Regina on 2/1/2015 at 8:43 am
Patty Kudla & Ernest Hemingway linked for eternity! Go Patty go. Can’t wait to hear that you saw the face of Africa from the top. Best to all the adventurers everywhere.
Posted by: Bill on 2/1/2015 at 8:42 am
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