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amazing scenery…good luck Dud and Megan! Lots of pics:-)
Brad
Posted by: Brad Reiser on 9/6/2014 at 2:01 pm
What an experience! Go Team Reiser! We are following from FL!
Posted by: Tim/ Ruth Priske on 9/5/2014 at 4:03 pm
Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Elias de Andres Martos called in from Moraine Camp.
Wishing you a great climb with views that define breath taking and air that feels good to breathe deeply. Hope you all continue to feeling good as ur elevation increases. And that your weather behaves nicely through out your ascent. Happy for each step that brings you closer to the summit. And then again back down. Stay safe!
Posted by: Trudi Skinder on 7/18/2014 at 11:57 pm
Posted by: Leon Davis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
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Leon, Mike, and the Whole Team,
Sounds like you made a great effort! Congratulations! I’m glad you made it back to Talkeetna safely. The Seminar is a great experience and I hope you enjoyed it. You had some of the greatest guides in the world leading your trip. Have fun!
Eric (from the “previous seminar”)
Posted by: Eric Y. from Texas on 5/27/2014 at 6:26 pm
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
After a beautiful day on the mountain yesterday bookended with exhaustion and adrenaline, we awoke to the reality that Aconcagua can be an incredibly uninviting environment. The 25 feet of snow that feel the previous night was being drifted by intense winds into every corner of our tents, packs, boots and any other unfortunate item we had left out. Any hint of moisture inside our tents had turned to ice and snow making the inside of our tents look like a winter wonderland.
After staying in our sleeping bags as long as possible, we all eventually summoned the courage to peel ourselves out, put on our cold boots, break camp and get out of Cholera as quickly as possible. As soon as we descended over the ridge,conditions improved. The winds calmed some and the fresh snow made for a relatively quick decent to Camp 2.
When we reached Camp 2 we were welcomed by a group of climbers headed up the mountain. After some R & R and good conversation we grabbed our bags and proceeded down to the mountain. We took in the last, beautiful views and bid farewell to the mountains before we cruised down the scree to Camp 1. There the oxygen was more plentiful and our spirits were high. We enjoyed a few laughs in the shade of the Grajales dome, shed some unnecessary layers, ditched our boots and welcomed our sneakers as we readied for the final push to base camp.
Boy was Basecamp a welcome site! We were greeted with the same enthusiasm we had parted with, hugs and congrats all around! We quickly shed our packs and were treated with what may be one of the best meals in recent memory. As we sat in our warm dome, indulging in empanadas, meats and cheeses, cerveza, and a variety of other goodies we reminisced about the adventure we had just experienced. We talked about how a challenge such as Aconcagua is as much mental as it is physical.
This conversation made me think about what brings five people from varying backgrounds together, thousands of miles from home for this common, incredibly challenging goal. We all have our individual reasons, but it’s undeniable we are all individuals that enjoy type 2 fun.
Type 2 fun climbing Aconcagua means embracing an experience that is challenging, uncomfortable, and even miserable in the moment, but immensely rewarding in hindsight. It’s about pushing through biting winds, freezing temperatures, and altitudes none of us are accustomed to that left us feeling breathless and our legs aching. Each step up the mountain tested our physical limits and mental resilience, forcing us to dig deeper than we thought possible. The grueling ascent, from the trek all the way to the summit, with its long days and unpredictable conditions, made us each question why we chose this journey. Yet, it’s the camaraderie with each other, our fellow climbers, the breathtaking views of the Andes, and the profound sense of accomplishment upon reaching the summit (or close to) that make it all worthwhile. Type 2 fun transforms suffering into triumph, and while some of us may swear off such adventures mid-climb (as I do everytime), we’ll likely find ourselves craving the next challenge as soon as it’s over.
So to all of you like minded, type 2 loving, crazy souls who have shared this adventure: thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Now let’s play some Farkle!
RMI Climber Erica Kim
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Aconcagua Expedition January 8, 2025
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 3:22 pm PT
Namaste readers,
Hello from Kathmandu Nepal! The team has arrived for their Trek to Everest Base Camp and climb up Lobuche peak. Jetlag had everyone a bit sleepy at our first team Dinner but everyone has arrived healthy and psyched to hit the trail. Out of 12 people we only have one missing duffle stuck in Delhi, so we are sitting pretty good overall. Tomorrow we meet in the morning for a more official team meeting where we will discuss our itinerary and expectations for our trip along with a gear check. After we take care of some business we will relax and enjoy the sights on our city tour. Fingers crossed the team gets some descent sleep and isn't writing a dispatch at 4am unable to sleep since 2am...oh the jetlag.
Keep following along as we embark on a trek of a lifetime!
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Abby Westling, and Team
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Tyler Reid
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Tremendous accomplishment Drew, Mike and Trey! ;)Norah&family;
Posted by: Norah on 6/23/2018 at 2:48 pm
Way to go Eamon, Colin, Elliot, and Noah! Woohoo! xo
Posted by: Erin Maureen O'Rourke on 6/21/2018 at 11:18 am
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
On The Map
Matt Hill, hang in there! We are planning a full reception at the Blanford Rec Center when you get back. There may even be a famous rapper from L.A. there to sing with bubbles.
Posted by: Paul Downs on 6/13/2018 at 1:20 pm
Really glad to hear of your resourcefulness ! I’m sure your igloo is much bigger than the on David made with his siblings in the front yard long ago..
Be warm and happy !
Stay strong.
Love,
David’s Mom
Posted by: Ruth on 6/13/2018 at 9:12 am
Way to go Joe and team! Matt, Suzy, and Lucille are very excited for you and following your adventure. Alice is just thirsty and tired.
Posted by: Suzy on 5/26/2015 at 11:23 am
Way to go, Uncle Joe! We are excited to follow your climb. Good luck.
Posted by: Jedrek & Guthrie on 5/26/2015 at 9:26 am
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