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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Turned Back by Weather

September 16, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,800'

The Four Day Summit Climb September 13 - 16 led by RMI Guides Christina Dale and Chris Ebeling were unable to reach the summit today. The teams left Camp Muir around 1 AM but poor visibility along with increasing winds and precipitation forced them to turn around at 10,800'. They returned safely to Camp Muir and will begin their descent to Paradise this morning. Their climb with conclude this after once they return to Rainier BaseCamp.

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Bummer you all didn’t make it. I was so bummed and upset I had to turn back early. You guys were such a fun group. Hopefully I’ll see you all next year love and we’ll wishes Ryan

Posted by: Ryan Shepeard on 9/16/2018 at 2:58 pm

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Mt. Baker: Matthews & Team Abandon Summit Attempt Due to Route Conditions

August 6, 2018

Posted by: Jess Matthews, Jessie Poquerusse, Dustin Wittmier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 8,500'

Monday, August 6 - 9:00 AM PT Jess Matthews checked in this morning on the Coleman-Deming route to report that the team turned around at 8,500' due to an newly opened and impassable crevasse. They made their descent safely back to camp and back to the parking lot where they will head into town for fresh food and hot showers. RMI Guide Jess Matthews

Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Enjoying Life at 11,000’ Camp

June 23, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah McGowan, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

June 22, 2017 Rope teams came and went in the early morning today, and we stayed comfy in bed. The guides were desperate for coffee by 8:30, but the sun and full breakfast didn't show up until after 9. Our rest day consisted of long, leisurely meals in the dining tent separated by naps and reading sessions. It was a fine and sunny day at 11K. We sorted loads for the carry tomorrow and discussed climbing techniques. Each climber and guide prepared for the after-dinner poetry slam suggested by Anja. There were haikus and limericks, remembered verses and spontaneous rhymes... There was much laughter, some genuine applause and plenty of food for thought. And then there was the swirling cloud endless evening light show of Alaska. We're all excited to go climbing tomorrow. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Stretch Their Legs and Lungs

June 11, 2017

Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 10, 2017 Hello from 14 Camp. We had a mix of bagels, cheese and Cheerios with a side of bacon for breakfast. Then we suited up for a walk in calmer and warmer weather than what we have be experiencing lately. Our team climbed to the base of the fixed ropes to clear our minds from tent time. We also were glad to stretch the legs and lungs! Our vibe is lifted for the future. The forecast for tomorrow is looking like new strong wind with snow. The weather could turn the corner early next week. The team is doing every well and poised to go higher soon. RMI Guide Tyler Jones & Team

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Hello Tym, Tyler, and Team,

I am ever-hopeful that you get that well-deserved break in the weather, ASAP!! This delay in your journey has to be difficult. Hang in there!! Hugs to all. And…Satoshi says $2998.34.

Love Mom and Zeppelin

Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/11/2017 at 7:37 pm

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Aconcagua: Tucker & Team Summit!

January 22, 2017

Posted by: Mark Tucker, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 19,600'

January 22nd, 4:29 pm PST So don't sing at 22,000 feet, that is my recommendation. We are all back down here at high camp. The team is all back in their tents, fed and watered. What a heck of a day- about 14 hours. The team did great. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be singing again, and I guess I better write instead of talk. Thanks for following you guys. Take care. RMI Guide Mark Tucker January 22nd, 10:29 am PST Hello, everyone. This is RMI Guide, Pepper Dee, from the top of Aconcagua! Mark Tucker has lost his voice, but he has not lost any of his team. He started with ten climbers and ten climbers are on top of South America right now. We had a great day getting up here. Pretty clear with some intermittent snow showers, but we're all just so thrilled to be up here. When the clouds break, we can see views down the valley where we came. [lost transmission] RMI Guide Pepper Dee

RMI Guide Pepper Dee calls from the Aconcagua summit!

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls after safe return back to Aconcagua High Camp.

Alaska Alpine Seminar: Elias & Team Plan for Next Climb Objective

May 15, 2015

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Sean Collon

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

May 15th 1:30 am PT Good evening from Pika Glacier camp. We are writing from the relative comfort of our posh tent, after a day of on and off fog, wind and snow. We're all in great spirits and hoping for the weather to clear to focus on our next objective. Enjoy a couple pictures of today's view from home. That's it for today! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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V,
Hope those toes are still there when you get home :)
Love you,
Brett

Posted by: Brett on 5/15/2015 at 4:51 pm

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Aconcagua: Justman & Team’s Holiday Wishes

December 26, 2014

Posted by: JJ Justman, Steve Gately, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 15,500'

December 24th, 11:30 am PT The team is enjoying Christmas Eve this year at 15,500ft on the tallest mountain outside of the Himalaya, not to shabby, eh? Temperatures are still warm and the winds mild. Today we rest and prepare for the real work of moving up to Aconcagu's Camp 2 tomorrow. Keep our climbers in mind tomorrow, Christmas Day, as we'll be hauling 50-pound packs to 18,000ft. I know the team wishes they could be home with.... Well why don't I just let them tell you themselves.... Wishing all of my Hawaii peeps a blessed holiday season! I'm in good spirits and feeling well physically (and more important, mentally) to summit soon. Let's celebrate when I return! Love, Del. All's well! Wishing a Merry Christmas to Taegan, family and fellow climbing buddies hanging at lower elevations for the holiday! Love you all--Matt Having a great time. All is well! Enjoying the views, steaks and a great team. Merry Christmas to all! Love Nigel Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Wish I could join you but Christmas at 18,000 is not too bad. Claud - I hope you're behaving yourself! Love, Marek I AM ON AN ADVENTURE!!! Mammut Pogoda przepiekna, super samopoczucie, towarzystwo wysmienite!!! Wesolych Swiay i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku - Pawel Missing you very much this Christmas Bea! Wish I was there with you and the girls and Grant. Keep those good thoughts coming my way. Love ya, Jemes. My dear Alex, you motivate and encourage me every step of the way, as always in front of me leading the way. Thank you for being the most amazing part of my life. Merry Christmas my love. I'm yours always. Ruben

Ecuador Seminar: Wittmier & Team Settled in at Chimborazo High Camp

January 18, 2025

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 16,564'

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 3:35 pm PT

We are settled into bed at Chimborazo High Camp. The afternoon was a little stormy, with off and on graupel storms and a few lightning strikes in the distance. However, right now it is only partly cloudy and the mountain peaks out from time to time.

The road has gotten long, and we have done a nice job of adapting to the uncertainty of climbing big mountains in a country with sometimes precarious infrastructure. Challenges have included BUT HAVE NOT BEEN LIMITED TO: bumpy car rides, food-borne illnesses, rapid ascent to high altitude, trying to get a table for 15 weary people to eat lunch and so on.

Now, we face one last mountaineering challenge, and the group is up for it. If the current weather holds, we will make our attempt tonight! However it shakes out, the group can be proud of everything they have learned throughout this trip.

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier

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Best wishes for Perfect weather and the Strength of Superman to you and your Team Dustin!!!

Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/19/2025 at 2:30 am

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Continue to Wait in Talkeenta

May 12, 2019

Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 348'

Sunday, May 11, 2019 Today was another day spent on standby in Talkeetna, waiting to fly into Basecamp on the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier. The weather didn’t seem to notice that we were waiting on it, as it rained in town and snowed in the mountains all day. The team is in great spirits, enjoying some unusual down time from our hectic lives, and busy packing in the calories. We will see what tomorrow brings; the snowy weather looks to continue throughout the day, but lighter than the past two days. Monday will bring high pressure with relief from the precipitation for at least a few days. Today's photos are courtesy of the FAA webcam for the Kahiltna Glacier Air Strip, current conditions and view on a clear day. We’ll keep you posted with any changes in the status. Cheers, RMI Guide Mike Walter

Aconcagua: Gorum & Team Secure Permits, Head for Penitentes

December 30, 2018

Posted by: JM Gorum, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

Hello from Penitentes! Today we ate a nice breakfast at the hotel, and got an early morning start obtaining our climbing permits. It’s possible that one member of the team had to run around town and secure some important pieces of gear, but that’s par for the course. We ended up leaving Mendoza a little later than we had hoped due to some permit delays, but the team did an awesome job hustling once we got to Penitentes. We re-organized all of our gear so that the mules could better haul it, packed a lot of food and kitchen gear, and headed to dinner. Everyone is excited to start walking tomorrow. Once we hit the trail, things get much simpler. Whatever we have is what we have, and we just need to get from point A to point B. The team has done a great job leaping the logistical hurdles that mark the beginning of any long trip. Tomorrow we’ll check in from Pampa de Leñas. RMI Guides JM, Hannah, and Avery

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