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Mexico Volcanoes: Davis & Team Arrive in Mexico City

January 18, 2020

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Holà de Mexico!

Checking in from the lively Zona Rosa in Mexico City. All of our climbers and bags are accounted for. After a savory dinner of authentic Mexican fare we are retiring to get some rest in preparation for our next leg. Stay tuned for more updates along the way!

RMI Guide Alan Davis

Torres del Paine: Elias & Team Trek to the French Valley Lookout

January 31, 2017

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine

Good afternoon from "The Frances Domes Camp". We have just returned from our hike to what might be the visual highlight of our trip- The French Valley. After two days of short stages and rainy weather, we had outstanding meteorology to surmount the trail that leads up to the amphitheater where three to four thousand feet rock faces reign majestic over the park. Needles like the Cathedral or the Sword, or massives like the Blade, the Castle, or Paine Grande are nothing but jaw dropping. Hanging glaciers, turquoise lakes, and lenticular clouds above added just the extra touch to make the eight-hour round trip worthwhile. We're approaching the end of our trip, but everyone keeps enjoying the fascination that awaits around every corner like the first day. Today we moved to geodesic domes, which at the shore of Lake Nordenskjöld, provide some sort of surreal lodging alternative; pretty cool indeed. Tomorrow another long day awaits, as we get closer to connecting the loop we started well over a week ago. Remain expectant to more surprises! RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos and team

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Wow! Sounds like some amazing scenery. I eagerly anticipate the slideshow when you return. It looks like everyone is doing great and really enjoying the trip. The glacial line dance is impressive. Hike well and stay safe. Can’t wait to see you in 2 days!

Posted by: Carter on 2/1/2017 at 9:07 pm

Wow, awesome pictures. Glad you can still do a little song and dance.

Posted by: Sandy on 1/31/2017 at 1:06 pm

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Return to High Camp

January 28, 2017

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Hannah Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Hey, it's Billy checking in from High Camp, Plaza Colera. The whole crew is back down safely, and we are super psyched that we all had the chance to stand on top of Aconcagua today. We're a little beat up, but ultimately no worse for the wear. We'll check in again. We have a long walk down to Base Camp tomorrow, and then the journey continues until we hit the road in Mendoza in several days from now. So a lot of activity coming up, but we'll try to keep you guys posted on our whereabouts. That's all for now. RMI Guide Billy Nugent

Vinson Massif: High Times at Low Camp

November 29, 2016

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 9,200'

It was another calm, sunny day on Mount Vinson. We took full advantage, moving from Basecamp at 7000 ft to Low Camp at 9200 ft. We managed it in just over five hours, which is plenty good for being about 6.5 miles. Better still when you consider that we picked up extra weight at the halfway point (our cache from yesterday). The route up the Branscomb seems to be in "normal" snowcover conditions. Most of the yearly accumulation out here occurs below where we are now. Snow accumulation is generally a good thing -it bridges the crevasses. So our route today was pretty straightforward in terms of crevasse hazards... which is fine by me. One could be tempted to think that in a land of massive glaciers, that of course it must snow a lot. But Antarctica is the highest and driest continent on earth. Right at the moment, we're liking the dry. This camp gets the sun until quite late -around 3AM. The air is cold, maybe -15 F, but inside a tent in the sun, life is good. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Mt. Elbrus: Waterfall & Team Move Into Garabashi Hut

June 27, 2016

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 12,500'

Privet! We are up on the mountain and everyone is doing great. The seven of us are bunked in an 8'x8'x20' container at 12,500' elevation. We started the morning with coffee at the hotel along with the Elbrus Ski Team who are on their way to St. Petersburg today. After breakfast we drove to the base of the big ski area here and loaded ask our duffels on three consecutive gondolas. Garabashi Hut is right at the top of the last gondola so we were able to drop duffels, grab lunch and head out for an acclimatization hike. Yuri, the local guide, and I decided to try and shoot for a climb up 15,000' to speed up our acclimatization schedule as the weather forecast isn't looking great after tomorrow. Everyone did really well and we made great time up and down from 15k. Tomorrow we are going to make a plan after checking the weather. We will ideally go over some ice axe safety techniques and go on another hike, but we will just have to see. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall and Team Elbrus

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DENALI EXPEDITION: Van Deventer and Team Move to Kahiltna Pass

May 14, 2016

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 10,400'

May 13, 2016 - 6:02 PM PST Progress in the mountains comes in small, incremental pieces. Today that meant moving 17 days of food and fuel, as well as the bulk of our lunch food, up to 10,400' at Kahiltna Pass. It was an impressive pile that went into our cache hole, and will make our loads much friendlier tomorrow for our anticipated move to 11k camp. It was a warm day, scorching even, when we lost the light down glacier breeze, but everyone did great, and cruised the return trip with empty packs and sleds. We had a sumptuous meal of quesadillas, and now everyone has crawled into sleeping bags to escape the chill that happens as soon as the sun drops below the mountains, reminding us that this is still May in Alaska. We'll let you know what adventures we find tomorrow. Thanks for following RMI Guides Pete VanDeventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews, and Team

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Keep up the good work guys, and keep sending the pictures. It inspires those of us who want to do it.

Thanks

Posted by: Kevin Stone on 5/16/2016 at 11:56 am

Hi Lisa looks like ur making good progress on this adventurous climb, just to drop a line the Downs was tough yesterday with 25-30 mph came home in 36 though hit it real solid 2 birdies one on 18 for 78 not trying to rub it in but letting u know the Downs is calling u, everyone is asking for u so I’m filling them in on ur tough journey. Bill was asking for u as was Tom Sepp and the crew anyway be safe and climb on.

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Rest Day at Plaza Argentina

January 17, 2015

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma, Billy Haas

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Resting today... We are all enjoying a pleasant afternoon up here at Plaza Argentina. Our two principal goals for today are letting our bodies rest up from the work we've done over the past three days and continue that acclimatization process, and to prep and pack our gear, food, and fuel for tomorrow's planned carry up to Camp 1. The team is again in good spirits and enjoying the day. We'll check in again tomorrow and let you know how our first true push up the mountain went... RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Lucy - Great going. Enjoy your day off. We hope you have great weather for the rest of the climb. We miss you. Love, Carter, Walker and Christopher

Posted by: Carter on 1/18/2015 at 9:17 am

Glen, we are with you - in thought anyway. It is good to see photos, so we can see, too. Now, your training is paying off!

Posted by: Jerry y Rhonda on 1/18/2015 at 8:11 am

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Reach High Camp in Style

January 17, 2015

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

It has been another great day on Kilimanjaro. The weather has been fantastic and the crew has been getting stronger as we have climbed higher. I've been telling the team that this mountain can be cold but I don't think they believe me any more. We are at high camp now which gives us about 12 hours to rest and fuel up for the summit push. Our crew has selected a great camp site with nice tent sites and that will really help us relax before the climb. I will check in again from the summit if all goes well! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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I hope your summit day is all that you wish for!! Anxiously anticipating the summit update!!

Posted by: Shirley on 1/18/2015 at 7:54 am

We are sitting in Amsterdam waiting to board our flight to Kilimanjaro - sending best wishes for a successful climb - can’t wait to see you soon! Go SPS!!! Go Daddy!!
Angela, Nicholas and Madison

Posted by: Angela Chapman on 1/18/2015 at 12:37 am

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Cotopaxi Express: Davis, Grom, and Team Prepare for Cotopaxi

December 4, 2014

Posted by: Casey Grom, Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:25 pm PST Buenos tardes (good evening) everyone! Today the team spent the day resting in preparation for tonight's climb. The day was mostly filled with reading, waiting on the wifi, exploring the grounds near the hacienda, and a world championship of cribbage, where Leon and Topo were crowned. We also took a ride to visit a ancient pre-Incan ruin, and a beautiful hidden spring. We spent the afternoon discussing our plan for tonight's climb and have everything squared away. The team is very excited and looking forward to tomorrow, or perhaps I should say tonight, as we'll be getting up very early. On another note, we had a trivia challenge today and the winner will receive a free one minute satellite phone call from the summit if all goes well. So for those of you out there following our blog, keep your phones handy tomorrow morning! Wish us luck! RMI Guides Casey Grom, Leon Davis, and crew

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Was up a 2am sending good thoughts toward Cotopaxi. Hope you all summit and that Richard won the trivia contest!

Posted by: Stacey Cost on 12/5/2014 at 4:02 am

Topo and Leon? This team has the BEST guides! Good luck team!

Posted by: Meredith on 12/4/2014 at 10:07 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 5th - Summit Climbs on Top!

June 5, 2011

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Today the Four Day Summit Climb June 2 -5 and the Five Day Summit Climb June 1 - 5 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The teams reported great climbing conditions and a beautiful day. Congratulations!

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