Most Popular Entries
RMI Guide Tyler Reid calls in from the summit of Mt. Elbrus.
On The Map
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Josh Maggard
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Hey all you Elves in winter wonderland. Looks like Santa Claus back yard. Looks like few teams set up their camp there too.
Hope to hear you can get to your cache tomorrow and settle.
Hope you nice and warm and well Renee.
Soldier on.
Thanks for the pic team PRJ.
All the best.
Love you lots Renee. Mama xx
Posted by: Lori on 5/24/2015 at 4:42 pm
Glad Team Pete made it in time before the weather turn wintry good idea to stay put. Sorry to hear weather has not been cooperating hopefully it will be better soon less wind would be awesome. We are all pulling for team Pete.
Matt stay warm and use sunscreen once a mom always a mom lol. Dad and I finally put new plants and flowers across from the mailbox it looks really nice Michael finished with the sprinkler. Everyone in Cali prays for your safety, good health and cooperative weather.
Have a goodnight sleep till the next update be safe and warm
love mom ox
Posted by: Terri on 5/24/2015 at 4:41 pm
On The Map
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
Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 15,700'
On The Map
Nigel…Trek-On dude! Have a Happy New Years!
Posted by: scott & Anita on 12/27/2014 at 5:14 am
JJ and Team….I am now home following from the warmth of my couch…..But I am with you all in spirit. Climb strong
Posted by: Debbi on 12/24/2014 at 12:40 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
On The Map
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
.jpg)
Hope those winds give you a break soon. Every message is coming through, but I don’t think you’re getting any of my replies. Wondering about future weather forecast sharing…
Stay safe, mind the blue stuff, and keep having fun!!
xoxo K2
Posted by: K2 on 5/18/2014 at 5:48 am
Steve and Team,
Glad to hear you were as to move despite the winds. Hope things settle soon so you can keep moving. Waiting is never fun at any elevation.
Hike well and be safe.
Dad
Posted by: Bill Gately on 5/18/2014 at 5:03 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Jack Delaney
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
January 25, 2025 – Carry to Camp 1 and Scree Sliding Fun
Today was a big day for our team as we carried a lot of our gear—about 50 pounds each—up the route from basecamp to Camp 1. It was a true test of endurance and teamwork. The route itself kept us on our toes (literally), with plenty of loose scree underfoot to make things tricky. Every step demanded focus, and the weight of our packs reminded us just how serious this climb is.
Despite the challenge, we pushed through as a team, reaching Camp 1 and caching our gear for the days ahead. After all that effort, we headed back down to basecamp, tired but proud of what we accomplished. Sliding down the scree on the descent was a surprising highlight of the day—it’s hard not to feel like a kid again when you’re essentially skiing on loose rocks! Laughter echoed across the slopes as we let gravity do most of the work.
Now back at basecamp, everyone is feeling the weight of the day’s effort (and the packs!). We’re well-tired but in great spirits, ready to take a much-needed rest day tomorrow. Rest is key in a climb like this, and giving our bodies time to recover will help set us up for success as we move higher up the mountain.
The team is doing fantastic—strong, motivated, and full of camaraderie. With every step, we’re getting closer to our goal, and today was a big step forward. Stay tuned for more updates as the adventure continues!
RMi Climber Elburz Sorkhabi
New Post Alerts:
Aconcagua Expedition January 18, 2025
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 8:09 am PT
Today was the first day of our safari following a well-deserved night of sleep. Our drive to Lake Manyara offered up the sights of Arusha and the Masai land the lie between the Park and our hotel. Life and commerce is just so different from what we have at home. So much more personal and social. So much happens on the street.
Our safari guides, Jafari and Comfort, are huge reservoirs of information and ready to speak on just about anything. But of course, they shine when they speak of the flora and fauna we're seeing.
Jafari indicated up front that the rains and flooding of winter and spring have led some animals to leave Lake Manyara National Park, and have forced the closure of some roads elsewhere, but that didn't keep us from being entertained by baboons and elephants, up close and personal. (Have you ever heard an elephant pass gas? A first for me!). Monkeys, cool birds, more elephants and an excellent lunch followed. And now we're at our hotel, the Plantation Lodge. Check it out. It's wonderful! So nice to be able to relax in perfect weather at this amazing lodge.
Truth be told, I'm writing this from a comfy chair poolside where Jeff, Alan and Kevin just stopped by after their run.
Next up: an early start for the Ngorongoro Crater, which is truly a wonder of the world for the wildlife that calls the crater home. We're psyched!
New Post Alerts:
Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
Congratulations to the entire team! I’m so glad the weather cooperated and you had a beautiful day of climbing. Steve, we can’t wait to hear about the entire adventure when you get back!
-H, A & K
Posted by: Heidi on 8/5/2019 at 11:52 am
Congratulations to our teammate, Mark Pengelly, for making his Mt. Rainier summit this morning. This was Mark’s second summit bid this summer since our July 18th summit bid was cut short due to extreme weather. Mark is the first Tideworks Mountaineers to summit Mt. Rainier. We have Hugh Gallagher summiting tomorrow morning and Steve Albert summiting Aug. 23. This is an exciting summer for our team.
Congratulations to the entire team this morning!!!
Posted by: Tideworks Mountaineers on 8/5/2019 at 11:33 am
It’s not quite like skiing at Bogus!!
Posted by: Sus on 6/26/2016 at 7:58 am
Yes! Congratulations! Enjoy the trip down.
Posted by: Wendy Serbonich on 6/26/2016 at 7:49 am
View All Comments