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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Nick Sinapius, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 14,000'
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 11:35 pm PT
Cache retrieval complete! It was an in and out snowy day, at time hot, at times cold, but winds stayed light so we bopped back to 13,500ft and retrieved our goodies. The rest of the day we rested and took stock. Most realized they have some work ahead to catch up on lunch food eating. Tomorrow looks snowy so we’ll take a full rest day, probably build some walls, and Ben has a short seminar called “get your fix” to get everyone ready for the fixed lines above. And though this will post tomorrow morning, Brian wants to wish Lacey a very happy anniversary (and we wish the same to them both!).
Best from 14,000' Camp to everyone at home,
RMI Guides Pete, Ben, Nick, and team
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McKinley Expedition May 13, 2025
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 11:01 pm PT
We'd like to start today's blog with a special hello from Jackson to Grandma Carol.
Things looked perfect when we first got out of the tents this morning to carry up towards 14,000'. As we exited the cooktent though the winds had started to crank up high, sending lines of snow skyward. We slowly packed, staring uphill trying to make up our minds. After an hour or two the plumes got smaller, and winds seemed to be calming, so we went for it. Turned out well for us. We had at most light breezes all day, and cruised around Windy Corner to the cache spot, deposited our loads of food and accessories, and cruised back to camp, light as a feather. It was a good days work. We're going to look for our best opportunity to move to 14,000' Camp, weather permitting and that will be the next big step. Maybe tomorrow, maybe after. As with all things, we'll see.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
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Denali Expedition, May 7, 2024
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Hello everyone!
Our Aconcagua 2020 season is starting off swimmingly. The entire team has made it to Mendoza with all 19 duffles accounted for. After getting settled in at the Hotel Diplomatic, showering off the days travels, and having a team meeting, we headed over to one of our favorite restaurants, Anna Bistro. The meat and wine are as good as all the hype. With bellies full of delicious food and the air full of pleasant conversation, we made one final stop for gelato, because there is always room for dessert. But the jetlag is starting to settle in so its off to catch some Z's and dream of the days to come. Tomorrow we head to Penitentes, our launching pad for the trail. Before we know it we will be saying goodbye to beds, wifi, and luxury items and hello to sleeping bags, a dusty trail, and the brightest stars blanketing the night sky.
Good night all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Please come home to us. We realize you won’t make it for Christmas but you will be in our thoughts. Sending much love.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy on 12/24/2018 at 12:14 pm
Hang in there Matt! Hope the weather clears soon. Best wishes, Chuck and Leslie
Posted by: Chuck Immel on 12/24/2018 at 10:02 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
On The Map
So glad to see you are at base camp! Wishing you all wind beneath your wings. Pics are terrific.
Posted by: Kathy on 11/28/2018 at 6:22 am
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,500'
Remember…. it is the trip that is most important…not the destination…per “Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: an inquiry into values” by Robert M. Pirsig”...from a ‘60s mama…...love and prayers for all…come home safely.
Posted by: Sharen Hart on 8/30/2017 at 7:37 pm
Glad you’re all safe. Even though you weren’t able to reach the summit, I hope the journey was an adventure!
Posted by: Elise Resnick on 8/30/2017 at 5:16 pm
On The Map
Way to go! Very much of a team effort. Can’t wait to hear all of the details. Safe travels on the return.
Posted by: Jim Pound on 7/28/2017 at 2:25 pm
So happy for you all. Sorry to miss Seth’s call but will treasure the voice mail!!!! Absorb the moment!
Posted by: Brinkley Pound on 7/28/2017 at 6:29 am
Posted by: Mark Tucker, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
Elevation: 18,510'
RMI Guide Mark Tucker Calling from Mt. Elbrus 7-8-17
Glad to hear all is good! Love & Peace from St Louis
Posted by: M Mitan on 7/8/2017 at 7:18 pm
We are thrilled to watch as all of you launch on this adventure! Our best hopes for all of you to have a glorious time & spectacular views!
Love from us all,
Byron’s family
Judy, Dale, Anna & Heather
Posted by: Judy & Dale on 1/8/2020 at 2:56 pm
Tim,
Looking good! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed!
With Love and admiration, Diane
Posted by: Diane on 1/8/2020 at 1:36 pm
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