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Mt. Shuksan: Expedition Skills Seminar Reaches Summit!

August 29, 2017

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 9,127'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Shuksan led by RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan this morning. Solveig reported warm, windy, clear, and smoky conditions from the summit. The team will descend back to camp for their remaining nights on the mountain. Congratulations to the Expedition Skills Seminar - Shuksan team!

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Meet in Arusha Tanzania

June 12, 2017

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Jambo! Our team has gathered in Tanzania and everyone is looking good and is ready for our adventure. We took it easy today but we did spend time organizing and packing our gear for our climb of Kilimanjaro. We may have also enjoyed a nice afternoon nap to help recover from our international flights. It has been a pleasant first day for our crew, the sunshine has peeked through the clouds a bit and we did have a little rain, but that's to be expected. We are being well taken care of here at the very nice Arumeru River Lodge. It is tranquility at the foot of Kilimanjaro but we are looking forward to getting onto the mountain tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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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Sorry the whole team has to read this, but, Keith, the alarm keypad is beeping continuously. Is there a way to turn it off? Pushing “Cancel” does nothing.
Yuki

Posted by: Yukiko Loritz on 11/30/2016 at 6:19 am

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Peru Seminar: Elias & Team Summit Nevados Urus

July 5, 2015

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 17,800'

Hello, this is the RMI crew on top of Mount Urus. This is guides Elias, Peter and Robby. We are going to show you the excitement of the crew. {Cheers from the team!] I think that was loud and clear but once again 100% on the top of Nevado Urus. We're pretty psyched. It's 10 o'clock local time and we are having a great time. The weather gave us a break. Been a couple days of snow but we are under sunny skies now looking at our next objective, Copa, and if I turn around, I'll be looking at our last objective, Ishinca. Stay tuned. We'll be letting you know how we are doing on the last stretch in the next couple days. That's it from the top of Urus. Bye. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos calling from the Nevados Urus summit!

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Congrats to my Dad (Larry) and the rest of the team! Keep up the hard work and stay safe. Finger crossed on 3 for 3.

We’re thinking of you from the beach.

Ryan

Posted by: Ryan Burg on 7/6/2015 at 2:20 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Upper West Rib Team Moves to 14,200’ Camp

June 7, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Saturday, June 6th 10:55 p.m. PT After three days of significant snowfall, we awoke this morning to mostly clear skies and moderate winds. Three days of laying in a tent will make anyone antsy, and, understandably, the team was raring to head up hill. We used the energy and enthusiasm to make a move to Mount McKinley's 14K camp. After an hour of wallowing through deep snow, we escaped onto firmer terrain and found ourselves here in camp six hours later. Everyone is tired from the exertion, but elated to be this high on the mountain. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

Ecuador Seminar: Grom & Team’s Rest Day Near Cotopaxi

February 13, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom, Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Greetings from Tambopaxi Lodge, Today we took a full day to rest our weary legs and heal our slightly sun burnt faces. After a breakfast with a view of Cotopaxi a few of team members went horseback riding while the rest of us drank coffee and swapped stories from our Antisana climb. The riders got all dressed up in Ecuadorean ponchos, cowboy hats, and alpaca chaps. We then wasted no time getting to our next activity...... A four course lunch. We did manage to get in some training in during the afternoon but were easily distracted by views of the mountain and galloping wild horses. We look forward to a good night of sleep because tomorrow there will be no such luxury. Tomorrow we will be up and at 'em around 10 pm to ascend our final peak, Cotopaxi. Everyone hear wishes their special someone at home a very happy Valentine's Day! RMI Guide Ben Liken and Amigos

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Congratulations to my Climbing buddies so proud of you have a safe trip home.

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Aconcagua: Blais and Team Take a Rest Day at Camp 1

January 8, 2015

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Hi, This is Zeb Blais checking in from Camp 1 on Aconcagua. Yesterday we spent our day hunkered down from the winds. It was a rest day and we ended up gong for a short walk to stretch our legs, other than that we were hiding out from the wind. (transmission breaks) January 8, 2015 11:24am PST - Zeb Phoned the RMI Office
All is well at Camp 1, the team will be taking another weather day today as the wind did not die out until later in the day, and then it was too late to make the move to Camp 2. The forecast looks good for a move to Camp 2 tomorrow, so that is the plan. All is well and everyone is happy and healthy. RMI Guide Zeb Blais & Team

Zeb Blais checking in from Camp 1 on Aconcagua.

Denali Expediton: Van Deventer & Team Enjoy Well Deserved Rest Day

May 13, 2024

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jackson Breen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

After a couple of big days, today was a good one to rest. The sun decided to show too, and we could finally see the awesomeness of the peaks of the Alaska Range around us. Until now we've moved around in relative murk with the peaks above obscured. The scene around us is stunning and humbling, and for much of the day we could see clear to the summit of Denali. The sun also warmed the tents and us, giving us a nice dose of heat after a couple days of pretty chilly weather, even for Alaska. Some yoga, napping, and reading was most if the day's activity. Tomorrow we plan to move to Camp 1, rested and ready to climb this stretch one more time.

RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer

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Sounds like everyone is doing great!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for keeping all of us at home up to date on our friends progress!

Posted by: Jackie Millen on 5/13/2024 at 4:31 pm

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Alaska Seminar: Rope Skills and Laughter

May 30, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale, Lucas Haaland, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar

Elevation: 7,300'

After a lazy morning of hiding in tents or the cook tent from the snow and wind we had brunch. It was a two hot drink kind of morning. But then the temps warmed and the clouds lightened and we set up a ropes course on the glacier. We used ascenders to climb ropes, rappels to descend, and tethers to traverse. After some avalanche beacon searching drills, we hunkered down for some lunch and an avalanche formation lecture. All in all, a lot of practice clipping carabiners and using gear. This group has taken everything in stride and keeps impressing us with their focus and energy. We also have been enjoying the laughter that seems to roll out of the kitchen tent all evening. Tomorrow we'll rig sleds and head back to Kahiltna Basecamp and then into a hot shower way too soon after that. Whether we're climbing, learning, or hanging out, this group has been a true pleasure to be with for the past eight days. RMI Guides Christina Dale, Lucas Haaland, and Alex Halliday

Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Receive Blessing at the Tengboche Monastery

March 21, 2018

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 12,325'

It was another beautiful day here in the Khumbu Valley, and we had some nice views of Everest. Just above Namche you can see Everest far off in the distance, still about 20-30 miles away. You can also see the fourth highest mountain, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, which is one of the Himalayan's most iconic peak. We hiked for about six hours today up and down, dropping all the way down to a river, which is a stunning turquoise, then climbed slowing up the hill before the famous Tengboche Monastery. Traditionally we have gotten a blessing from a famous lama in Pangboche, but sadly that lama has moved on to a higher calling. So today we were able to request a private Puja with another lama at Tengboche and each receive a blessing. The Puja is a Buddhist ceremony where the lama ask Buddha to protect and keep us healthy and safe. We've settled in to a nice and warm tea house called Rivendale that's full of trekkers from all over the world. Cribbage and good conversations have rounded out the evening and now it's time for a little rest. RMI Guide Casey Grom and the blessed crew

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