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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Half Day Cache Day

June 14, 2015

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

Saturday June 13th 11:15 pm PT In days of yore when men where men and battles raged across the lands and glory rose in the mountains, there came upon the mountaineering stage a great climbing team called "el siete". This fellowship of dynamic professionals hailed from all corners of the great U.S. of A. and even called on brethren from distant Norwegian lands to converge here below "Ski Hill" at Camp One on Denali (which is French for "The Nali"). The determined team worked to achieve the glory of their pursuit by trudging upward to 10,000 feet to strategically deposit in their mountain bank expedition supplies for safe keeping. Nestled in their beds the great team awaits a strong move in the wee hours of the morning to 9,600 feet. Stay tuned for more adventures of the soon to be mountaineering legends know as "el siete." Stay classy lower 48 - and Norway! RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Enjoy Windless Night, but No Flight

December 20, 2018

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

On the good side, it wasn’t windy last night. The tents were quiet and we got good rest. On the bad side -from a flying perspective- nothing else changed. It was still snowing and the clouds were still sitting right down on top of us this morning... and throughout the day. Nobody went flying. So the folks in Punta Arenas who were hoping to get in stayed put. The people at the South Pole wanting to get back to Union didn’t. The gang out at Vinson ready to go home sat at Base Camp. The peeps at Union wanting to head to Vinson had to wait. Those that wanted to go to the Pole did not. And the five of us intent on escaping Antarctica never had a chance today. So we took it easy, went for walks and lectures and books. Ate meals and took naps and read forecasts of more poor weather. Basically, we hung in there. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb Teams Reach Summit

June 19, 2018

Posted by: Casey Grom, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb June 15 - 19, 2018 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Chris Ebeling. Chris reported good clear weather with no winds. The team will spend return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Way to go Kari!! We are so proud of you and happy for you. We love you!

Tim, Shannon, and Stone

Posted by: Tim Henry on 6/20/2018 at 1:45 pm

My guys rock! Congratulations Shane and McKay!
Love you two!!!

Posted by: Mama Janet on 6/19/2018 at 4:28 pm

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Denali Expedition: Hailes & Team Move Up to 14K Camp

June 2, 2018

Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 7:25 pm PT All is well on Denali at 14,000 ft camp. We climbed for approximately five hours today after quickly breaking down camp at 11,200 feet. The air was crisp all day but we had full sunshine keeping us comfortable. This day on Denali is always tough and today was no exception. Thankfully we are all in camp now relaxing with our boots off resting up for a big tortellini dinner. I am sure it will be an early night to bed and we will enjoy a well earned late wake up in the morning RMI Guide Walter Hailes

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Hey Tyler
With you

Posted by: D Dutro on 6/3/2018 at 8:09 pm

Hey Tyler
With you

Posted by: D Dutro on 6/3/2018 at 8:07 pm

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Denali Expedition: Hailes & Team Move to 11,000 ft Camp

May 31, 2018

Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum

Categories: Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 10:19 PM PT We awoke to falling snow and a whiteout this morning. Luckily, the temperatures were cold enough that everything stayed dry, and we were able to pack up camp and move uphill to 11,000' Camp. We walked through the clouds with near zero visibility until we got above the weather, and pulled into camp around 1 PM. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing and snacking. We're enjoying our new home, and the sunshine that has come with it. The team is feeling great. Everyone sends their best. RMI Guide Walter Hailes

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Awesome job everyone! Keep it up! Happy Bday Chip!!!

All the best - David O.

Posted by: David Ohm on 6/1/2018 at 6:39 am

Happy 29th Birthday CHIP!

Susie, Charlie, Lauren, Max and Donner

Posted by: Susie Lindstrom on 5/31/2018 at 7:06 pm

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Aconcagua: King & Team at Pampa de Las Lenas

December 31, 2017

Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

Happy New Years from Pampa de Las Lenas! Today was the first day of the trek to Aconcagua Basecamp and we had a sunny day with a consistent 'breeze' that kept it cool and at times made walking a little difficult. Our trek follows the Vacas River which looks like it's filled with delicious chocolate milk and I don't even drink milk. The team enjoyed the five-hour hike and arrived in good spirits until the light rain set in. I learned long ago from a mentor that it never....keeps raining at Lenas Camp. True to form some group members put on rain gear and set up tents and the rain stopped almost immediately. We all met up with the descending RMI crew and celebrated the New Year's with the best steak asado dinner ever prepared on the Planet...since man learned to cook with fire. . . Yeah it's that good! The group is nestled in their tents thinking of the coming weeks and how good that steak was. We will get an early start tomorrow, bask in the remaining portions of shade offered on this climb while we hike to Casa de Piedra. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Mike King

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Dad!
I can’t believe you’re already at 10K-something ft. That’s truly incredible. I leave for Brazil tomorrow and am spending the day baking a ton of cookies to give as gifts. They’re pretty damn good too. I’ll get to spend a little time in São Paulo this time which will be cool. Don’t know that city very well. We’re also going to Foz do Iguaçú so maybe I’ll hop over to Argentina for a day. Anyway, I hope you’re being careful and good to your body. Please be safe and don’t push yourself too hard!
Remember that tonight when you look up at the sky, even though our stars are different, we’re both looking at the same moon. I love you so much and am so proud of you.

Posted by: Emma on 1/3/2018 at 8:12 am

Happy New Year Daddio!
So jelly you are in beautiful Argentina, make sure you take lots of pictures! It’s finally sunny here, which is a good sign for 2018 I think. Hopefully it lasts! It’s also a full moon tonight. Miss you, love you! Be careful, take care of your back and knees!!

Posted by: Rowen on 1/1/2018 at 2:32 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 28th Update

July 28, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Mike Uchal

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams, led by Dave Hahn and Mike Uchal, were on top of Mt. Rainier by 7:30 AM this morning. The team had clear skies and moderate winds, a perfect day to be on the highest point in Washington. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Climb to Denali Pass

June 8, 2017

Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 18,200'

June 7, 2017 "Ok, I know we've been climbing for three hours straight, but let's get a quick bite to eat and drink and get out of here and back to camp." "Brent, there's like over thirty people behind us on the route." JT exclaims, trying to be heard over the winds that have just picked up. This was the scene at Denali Pass a few hours ago, high point of our midday sojourn to kick in the route, reset the anchors to the current route and mostly get some exercise so we do not waste away up here. After passing a windless evening last night I was optimistic of our chances to summit this morning. But, as our typically poor luck would have it, around 7:00am the first ripples of wind tickled the tent walls. By 9:00 we had 40 mph gusts pushing the tent walls into our faces. Yes, we were all ready to go if the weather improved since it wasn't horrible outside besides those pesky gusts. Finally, 11:45 rolled around and we decided to go for a little walk. By 12:30 we were climbing to Denali Pass. This is typically later than we'd like to start for the summit, but we didn't have the summit in mind anyways. What took me by surprise was how our little walk inspired the entire camp at 17,200' to gear up and climb. Our team really climbed well today, especially impressing me on how well everyone descended. The weather forecast is not really inspiring, but we'll hang in here for a couple more days anyways to see if we can catch a break. The team is still smiling, and we had a great experience today. All it takes is one nice day to finish this thing off. Good night, RMI Guides Brent, Christina and JT

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JT - I’m living vicariously through you, have fun and be safe.!

Posted by: Uncle Tad on 6/9/2017 at 6:53 am

Keep the faith, Lindsay and team!

Ken P

Posted by: Ken Porrello on 6/8/2017 at 12:49 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 9th Update

July 9, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike Uchal

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,800'

Due to avalanche hazard, the summit climb teams, led by Brent Okita and Mike Uchal, were unable to summit Mt. Rainier this morning. Both teams topped out at 12,800,’ and are headed back down to Camp Muir. We look forward to seeing the teams back in Ashford this afternoon.

Mt. Rainier: August 1st Summit

August 1, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Solveig Waterfall led their Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Dave reported perfect weather on the summit - clear, calm, and sunny. The teams began their descent to Camp Muir just after 7:30 am. They will continue their descent to Paradise this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

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Peter….Wow! Congrats to you for such an accomplishment! We are proud of you…hope to toast to you sometime soon.

Posted by: zoppetti - fischbachs on 8/1/2015 at 1:48 pm

Jeff, we are sure the sights make all the training worthwhile. Hayden was sure she saw you on the mountain last night when we viewed it from the Wallmart Parking Lot and Indi recognized your green eyes in the photo.

LOL

Posted by: Jacquie on 8/1/2015 at 12:06 pm

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