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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
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah Smith, Hannah McGowan, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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After this,it’s all downhill- literally. Dad
Posted by: Don brennan on 7/2/2017 at 8:58 am
After this it’s all downhill- literally. Dad
Posted by: Don brennan on 7/2/2017 at 8:56 am
Posted by: Steve Gately, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 21,500'
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So sorry to hear about the weather - a terrible disappointment, but look at how far you’ve gotten! Bob - bravo - there will be more mountains to climb!! Have a safe and uneventful descent, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back!!!
Posted by: John Horgan on 12/27/2016 at 9:41 am
Sorry to hear about the weather problems. Safe returns back down.
Bob - very proud of what you did and looking forward to seeing you on your return!
Joe and Karen
Posted by: Joe Reinkemeyer on 12/27/2016 at 9:38 am
Posted by: JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
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Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Seth Burns, Nicole De Petris
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Day 11 on the mountain.
We woke up at the 14 camp once again chilly but not quite as cold as the previous night. Everyone prepares for the day and makes their way to the mess tent. Hot water is ready! Coffee is essential, and then Cinnamon Toast Crunch with powdered milk and warm water. It is actually very good!!
Since coming to 14,000’ Camp, we have been admiring the headwall which directly faces the camp ascending about 2,000’ above. Today is our day to ascend and cache supplies. The headwall is like motorcycle hill on steroids! We made our way up to the bergschrund near the top and where the fixed ropes begin. The first step over the bergschrund was fun and exciting to ascend for most! And then using our ascenders made our way up to the top on the ropes. The incline is probably 60 degrees, and the practice yesterday was very useful, for most of us, it was the first time using these ropes and gear.
We all made it and cached our stuff. Descending was equally perilous but a bit more fun and of course, a lot faster! Wrapping the rope around our arm we just leaned forward and walked down. (I personally really enjoyed that!). We made it back to camp a little tired but excited to have ascended.
This place is incredibly beautiful but also can be merciless. This place has some of the most amazing views I have ever seen and dangerous corners and crevasses. It’s a place where you can simultaneously get sunburn and frostbite. We are constantly taking layers on and off. It can be so cold to have to wear a parka and then in a few hours just a T-shirt. Having the right gear and guidance is so important. We are blessed to have three outstanding guides. Dom, Seth, and Nicole. They are very capable, knowledgeable, and kind of superhuman! So, rest assured to all our loved ones at home, we are in very good hands.
We are also far enough along in this trip to start missing home and in particular our friends and families. For me, I miss my family, my kids Max, Emma, and Sophie mostly. Cannot miss this opportunity to tell you how proud I am of all three of you!!
Tomorrow is rest day, and then hopefully we scale the headwall again up to 17,000’ camp.
RMI Climber Cary Idler
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Congratulations - that must’ve been an amazing feeling and view! Everyone at BJSC is cheering for you! Safe travels to you and the team.
Posted by: Katie Tallman on 6/26/2024 at 6:00 am
Wow! What an incredible adventure! I’m sure the stories and pictures you bring back will be ones you keep for a lifetime. Be safe and happy travels!!
Posted by: Dana on 6/25/2024 at 10:44 am
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 3:22 pm PT
Namaste readers,
Hello from Kathmandu Nepal! The team has arrived for their Trek to Everest Base Camp and climb up Lobuche peak. Jetlag had everyone a bit sleepy at our first team Dinner but everyone has arrived healthy and psyched to hit the trail. Out of 12 people we only have one missing duffle stuck in Delhi, so we are sitting pretty good overall. Tomorrow we meet in the morning for a more official team meeting where we will discuss our itinerary and expectations for our trip along with a gear check. After we take care of some business we will relax and enjoy the sights on our city tour. Fingers crossed the team gets some descent sleep and isn't writing a dispatch at 4am unable to sleep since 2am...oh the jetlag.
Keep following along as we embark on a trek of a lifetime!
RMI Guides Hannah Smith, Abby Westling, and Team
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah Smith, Chad Gaffigan, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Good Luck, be safe!
Posted by: B Wright on 6/23/2019 at 4:50 pm
I just treed a squirrel dad and I’m being a good girl. Can’t wait for a good tummy rub!
Posted by: Lily klock on 6/21/2019 at 5:06 am
Glad to hear all is good! Love & Peace from St Louis
Posted by: M Mitan on 7/8/2017 at 7:18 pm
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