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Denali Expedition: Haugen & Team Return to High Camp

June 29, 2016

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Hannah McGowan

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 17,000'

June 29, 2016 - 1:23 am PT We are all safe and sound back at high camp after an amazing summit day. I am proud to report that all members of our team made it to the highest peak in North America! The day started out cold but Denali was kind to us. It turned out to be a clear and sunny day with very little wind...a rarity on this big mountain. We were just under 12 hours round trip from High Camp including a long time on the top taking pictures and enjoying our success. We are gong to try to get up early and start our decent back to thicker air. Hopefully the weather cooperates like it has over the last few days! Congratulations to the June 14th Denali Expedition Team! RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Congratulations to Phil and the entire team on a successful summit! All that training and preparation truly paid off. You are all an inspiration! Safe trip back home!- Kelly

Posted by: Kelly Tybor on 7/1/2016 at 5:04 am

Congratulations Phil and team! We are so proud of you!

Posted by: Barbara McKay on 6/29/2016 at 3:09 pm

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Mt. Rainier: August 6th Update

August 6, 2015

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

At 7:10 a.m. RMI Guide Brent Okita radioed from the top of Columbia Crest, the highest point in Washington! There were 30 – 35 mph winds this morning and nice weather. The cloud deck is below Camp Muir. The teams will spend some time on the summit before starting their descent. RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer and his Expeditions Skills Seminar - Emmons will be traveling back to Rainier Base Camp later today.

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Visit Ngorongoro Crater

July 17, 2015

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

A conservation area and a World Heritage site, Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera is recognized by one private organization as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa- the unparalleled beauty of one of the world's most unchanged wildlife sanctuaries. Teams Top Ten for today- *Infant elephants in a large group doing their thing *Hippos in the pool doing their thing *Our 4th of the Big 5 the infamous black rhino *Serval cat walking along side us for as long as we liked seeing prey on point *Zebra cuddling with head on bum of other *First sighting of ostriches in the wild *The tiny vibrant colored sunbird in contrast with the Kori Bustard the worlds heaviest flying bird *Our great local staff of drivers ability to pick game out of the bush *A warthog that must have been to beauty parlor with beautiful swept back hair and double tusks *Elephant in a tussle trumpeting as we leave the viewing area hearing them for a while after RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Alaska Seminar: Davis & Team Climb to Camp 2

May 21, 2015

Posted by: Leon Davis, Bridget Belliveau

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 9,800'

Wednesday, May 20th 2:38 pm PDT Writing to you all from vibrating tents at 9800 ft. tonight. The team had a fine walk up from 7800 ft. this morning in decent weather, but the looming sense of something surrounding us was ever present. We started to make our camp as the winds picked up, snow falling and visibility waning. It was hard work for 3 or 4 hours before we had good walls and I've never seen the team work so well together - all are hard workers. We are hunkered down now and eagerly await what tomorrow brings. Hope you all are warm! RMI Guide Leon Davis and team

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Ed and team,

Thinking of all of you! Stay safe and hope the weather cooperates.

Enjoy!

Gayle

Posted by: Gayle Hutton on 5/22/2015 at 5:42 pm

It got chilly in PA, and then I remembered what you are experiencing and it suddenly didn’t seem so bad here. Hope you are staying warm and doing what you love. D & I are thinking of you. Jenny

Posted by: Jenny on 5/21/2015 at 10:54 pm

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Ecuador Seminar: Wittmier & Team Summit Cotopaxi

January 16, 2025

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 19,348'

We have now visited the summits of two big volcanoes on this trip. This morning, just as the sun was rising, the team reached the summit of Cotopaxi. It was absolutely incredible to see the crater and striking ice features at the summit mixed with the early morning colors. As you ascend the route, you are on the north and west aspects of the mountain. We were under a dark sky for most of the climb. As we were nearing the crater rim, first light was upon us and once we crested over it, the golden glow of the sun below the horizon greeted us to the east. It was the perfect reward for all members of the group as each person had to work through a challenge unique to them.

Now we turn our sights to Chimborazo and preparing our bodies and minds to climb, if the mountain grants us the opportunity.

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier

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That Is Awesome Dustin!!!! Spectacular pictures!!!! Congratulations to All of you!!!
Farmer Dave

Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/17/2025 at 4:36 am

Looks like a great group of climbers, continued success with Chimborazo!!

Dad

Posted by: Ray Wittmier on 1/16/2025 at 5:52 pm

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Denali Expedition: Gorum & Team Carry Gear to 10,000

May 23, 2019

Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6:17 PM PT We went to sleep last night surrounded by some of the biggest, most beautiful mountains on earth. When we woke up this morning, all we could see was white. Our blue skies had been replaced by clouds and light snow. Luckily, the change in weather did nothing to slow our progress. We rolled out of our tents, packed up what seemed like a totally unreasonable amount of food and gear, and then headed uphill. We hauled our packs and sleds up to 10,000', dug a hole in the snow, and buried all of our things. In a few days time we will be back to retrieve them, and move them farther up hill. After squirreling away our gear, we boogied back down to camp. The team made excellent work of the downhill, which is always a good sing. We are all dried out and are eating burritos now. Not much else to report from the day. The view were minimal. The work was hard. The plan is to go to bed early and move our camp to 11,000' tomorrow if the weather cooperates. Either way, we are having a great time here on the Kahiltna! RMI Guide JM Gorum

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So excited for your good weather and great progress! We are all pulling for great weather going forward and successful climbing

Posted by: Ellen Smith Eaton on 5/25/2019 at 7:28 pm

Thanks for the updates! Love you Dad! Rooting for you and hoping for good weather!

Posted by: Katie Knudsen on 5/24/2019 at 8:11 pm

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Back Carry in Good Conditions

May 16, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

After three consecutive days of hard work, we had a lighter day today. But it wasn't all rest; we had work to do, to go back down to 10,000', dig up our cache, and haul it in sleds and backpacks back to our camp at 11,200'. It wasn't easy work, but compared to the last three days it sure felt that way. The snow conditions were excellent for travel on snowshoes and the temps were enjoyable. Intermittent clouds and light snow showers added to the great day. By the time we made it back to camp it was snowing a bit harder, but with no wind it didn't really bother us too much. This afternoon we are resting, eating and drinking, and preparing gear and supplies for our next cache, which will be up around Windy Corner at about 13,600'. If the weather is good, that might happen tomorrow. We'll keep you posted. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Thank you for all the great updates and pictures, Mike! So happy to hear you all are making some good progress and the weather is cooperating.

Tom M, we all are thinking of you and hope your fingers and nose are happy this year!

Posted by: Susan Mulvey on 5/17/2019 at 8:23 am

I’ve been away from internet/cellular coverage for several days but finally I’ve been able to read up on your progress.

So good to hear you’re now well on your way after the initial delay and a couple of false starts -although still fun to catch a flight or 3. Loved the video from the May 10 flight –Hi Tom M xoxo

Here’s hoping the weather continues to cooperate so the team can continue with more of the awesome progress made over the last few days. Mike, thanks so much for the updates –much appreciated.

Best wishes to all. Stay strong, stay safe and enjoy the adventure!!

Go Team Walter!!

Posted by: Jacquie Byatt on 5/16/2019 at 9:38 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Ready to Start in Tanzania

January 21, 2019

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro trip number 2 for 2019 is underway! The team arrived late last night after their long flights from the US and after a short drive to our lodge the team had a quick dinner and then headed for bed. Today after a hearty breakfast the team met for RMI's official orientation where we did a round of introductions and discussed the upcoming plan for the next few day and the gear essential for our climb. We spent the remainder of the day packing and relaxing here at this tranquil and private lodge that has numerous wild animals roaming the grounds. There are two different types of monkeys here, the Velvet and the Blue. Several Dik Dik that have been rescued, a few Guinea fowl, and we even managed to see a mongoose sneaking around today. We are being well taken care of here at the Arumeru River Lodge by their gracious and kind staff. Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a little uphill exercise tomorrow as we head to Kilimanjaro. RMI Guide Casey Grom and Kili Team 2

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Safe decent, to the team and my nephew Joey Merlone.
Uncle Chris.

Posted by: Chris Williams on 1/27/2019 at 6:05 pm

Be safe and enjoy.

Posted by: Louis Sikora on 1/22/2019 at 10:36 am

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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Celebrate the Summer Solstice

December 21, 2018

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

When you’re already in twenty four hours of sunlight, it can be a little slippery declaring that this day is longer than the others. But of course the summer solstice means something more to us at 80 degrees south latitude. For my gang of climbers, the day would have had far greater significance if it had been the start of our travel homeward. Not so much, as it turned out. There was a chance though. It started out snowy and grey and windy and progressed to partly sunny and windy by afternoon. The Ilyushin Captain was giving the day a thorough revue, but in the end he decided that the amount of blowing snow he’d have to find his way through to reach the runway threshold was unworkable. The call was made as we sat down to dinner. By that time we’d done our usual day-long routine of napping, reading, going to lectures and watching the sky. Of course the announcement was a disappointment, but we are glad the logistics folks are trying so hard to find a hole in this storm. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Artesonraju: Elias & Team Take Acclimatization Hike to Churup Lake

June 26, 2017

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,200'

Good evening from Huaraz! We're ready to launch our adventure into the mountains tomorrow. We're all packed up and ready after a nice day of acclimatizing and resting around here. We hiked to Churup lake, at 14,200ft in the morning, to then come down for a good late lunch as a team. We caught up on our sleep with a well earned nap in between packing, that help with recovering from international traveling and driving across Perú the last couple days. Our next check in will be from the mountains! Stay tuned. RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos

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