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Posted by: Mark Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Monday, July 29, 2024
This morning breakfast lasted until lunchtime almost. Yes, we were talking about the climb to come, but with this amiable group discussions eventually turned into conversations and time flew by.
The sun finally broke through the cloud deck, and we actually felt great wearing shorts out. This worked well for our equipment check, and I was pleasantly surprised that folks had what they needed to climb this mountain.
Following a late lunch, we met up with a couple Tanzanian friends, one of whom offered to drive some of the group into town for a little sightseeing.
All our mtn duffels have been packed and weighed, our packs loaded and we're ready to start climbing!
To the Machame Gate!!!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari, July 27, 2024
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
It was still pretty clear that we were going to sit today, the winds were ripping around up high like a school of minnows, darting in all directions. Camp, however, had finally calmed, the snow had stopped, and it was shaping up to be a sunny day. The sun eventually evaded the clouds up high and broke free thawing our tents and bodies. The rest of the day we stored up heat in our body batteries, basked in that orange orb, and rested. The forecast is looking better going forward, so we hope to be taking the next steps in the next few days. Until then, we'll continue basking in our high altitude solarium.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
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Denali Expedition, May 7, 2024
The RMI Mexico's Volcanoes Team reached the summit of Ixtaccihuatl at 5:30 am local time. They left High Camp in warm conditions but the weather changed to cold and windy by the time they reached the summit. The team is making their way to the trailhead and will check in later with more details.
Congratulations to the team!
Congratulations!!! Have a safe trip down and cannot wait to hear about your adventures John! Love ya- Jen and JD
Posted by: Jen Brown on 11/13/2019 at 11:08 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,800'
Wow, what an experience!
Posted by: Deb Scholey on 6/9/2019 at 4:39 pm
Hard to predict weather. But, y’all have good sense and used it. Congratulations on your accomplishment! You did far more than I could have. Step safe
Posted by: Susan Moore on 6/8/2019 at 11:04 pm
Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
“ “When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” -Tecumseh”- Kirk Ludwig
Posted by: Jillian Ludwig on 5/28/2019 at 3:36 pm
Sending all you guys clear weather thoughts and big hugs! Hope you’re all doing well! And as far as a pull up contest goes… my money is on JT. Also… give JT a big smooch on the cheek for me, JM! Happy climbing to all!
Posted by: Maddy Emmer on 5/27/2019 at 9:54 pm
You guys are awesome,
your advice and firm suggestions where spot on!
Thanks for getting us to the top.
Posted by: Jeff Piccinini on 9/16/2018 at 10:52 pm
Yahoo thanks for a great experience.
Posted by: Adam Kaplan on 9/16/2018 at 7:02 pm
Posted by: Christina Dale, Lucas Haaland, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
Elevation: 7,300'
On The Map
Well done up there. Safe successful and happy summit ascent - much Love Paul and Julie xox
Posted by: Paul Ropner on 2/6/2018 at 3:57 am
Congrats on conquering the B Wall! Press on to the summit! Utah love!
Posted by: Lee & Susie on 2/5/2018 at 5:21 am
This is a message for Wolf and all the others of the team:
I wish you all the best, stay safe and the whole family is sending its best wishes from Berlin to all of you.
Stay safe and get back healthy, greetings from Germany,
Eva, Reinhard, Justus and Valentin
(nice of Wolf)
Posted by: Eva on 7/19/2015 at 8:35 am
Rumor has it Kara is soaking wet from the cold damp weather. I think you will get some well deserved sun on Sunday/Mondsay. Have a great climb to Moraine Camp and summit that baby on Tuesday will ya?
Posted by: Michael on 7/18/2015 at 9:04 pm
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