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Mexicos Volcanoes: Hoch & Team Recap Summit Day on Ixtaccihuatl

January 23, 2025

Posted by: Joe Hoch, Lacie Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 17,340'

After leaving La Malinche we drove towards Amecameca to gather last minute supplies before starting our climb to Ixtaccihuatl 17,340.’

We drove up a windy rode to the national park gate, then continued up a bumpy dirt road to La Joya, ~ 13,047’. There, we were greeted with warm soup and tacos (great fuel before a big climb!)

The team tidied up their packs -and spent the afternoon climbing to high camp ~ 14,500ft.

We ate ramen, fresh quesadillas and made a plan to have an alpine start of 1:30 am. The little hours we layed horizontally was just enough to rest our bodies and minds for the summit push. The morning shuffle included coffee, oatmeal, perfect weather and many constellations in the sky to keep us company. The climb was tough and long but all worth it once we gained the ridge in time for sunrise! From the summit we were able to see where we came from, La malinche, and our next goal, Pico De Orizaba!

The team now arrives in Puebla for some much-needed rest, site seeing and great food!

RMI Guides Lacie Smith, Joe Hoch, and Team

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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team Wait for Better Weather

December 7, 2018

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

There was improvement all around when we checked weather this morning, but not enough to permit moving up yet. The clouds were almost gone, which seemed to fit with the forecast that high pressure was building, but there was still wind up high blowing big streamers of snow off the ridge overhead. In the below zero temps we work in down here, one just can’t get a whole lot safely done while walking into wind. But today’s winds were nothing like yesterday’s. We followed our familiar Low Camp rest day routine of alternating naps reading and feeding. We didn’t cut blocks or add to our snow walls today though... we’re finally feeling temporary, like we’ll leave this camp tomorrow. We checked in with Base Camp a couple of times today, as usual. Their weather was actually worse than ours and the climbers were still waiting for clearing to be able to fly back to Union Glacier. Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Denali Expedition: Hailes & Team Move to 11,000 ft Camp

May 31, 2018

Posted by: Walter Hailes, JM Gorum

Categories: Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 10:19 PM PT We awoke to falling snow and a whiteout this morning. Luckily, the temperatures were cold enough that everything stayed dry, and we were able to pack up camp and move uphill to 11,000' Camp. We walked through the clouds with near zero visibility until we got above the weather, and pulled into camp around 1 PM. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing and snacking. We're enjoying our new home, and the sunshine that has come with it. The team is feeling great. Everyone sends their best. RMI Guide Walter Hailes

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Awesome job everyone! Keep it up! Happy Bday Chip!!!

All the best - David O.

Posted by: David Ohm on 6/1/2018 at 6:39 am

Happy 29th Birthday CHIP!

Susie, Charlie, Lauren, Max and Donner

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Move to Camp 1

January 22, 2017

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Hannah Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Here we are in Camp 1 all settled in at over 16,000'. We enjoyed dinner in the late afternoon sunshine after putting in a hard day's work coming up from Plaza Argentina and are now in our tents trying to rest up and get used to the living at our new altitude. Our team performed extremely well today and made short work of the steep scree field directly below camp. We are acclimatizing nicely as the amount of effort on today's move was significantly less than on our carry just a couple days ago although I'm not expecting the night to be all peaches and cream. Your first night over 16,000' on any trip is a tough one. Tomorrow we are hoping to get another carry of food and fuel up the hill and into Camp 2 before descending back here to continue our acclimation process. Slowly but surely... RMI Guides Billy Nugent

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Peru Seminar: Blais & Team Rest and Train in Ischinca Valley

August 13, 2016

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,400'

Today the name of the game is rest and relaxation . We're soaking up the sun, enjoying fresh ceviche and accomplishing some technical training. Panoramic views of Tocllaraju and our next climbing objective, Urus Este, are great encouragement for advancing our rope skills. We worked on crevasse rescue and fixed line travel in the morning, before allowing our brains and bodies a full rest for the remainder of the day. Tomorrow we'll be up before the sun once again for our final peak in the Ishinca valley. We'll check in again when we return from the climb. RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Chase Nelson and team

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Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Gear Up for Move to High Camp

June 23, 2015

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

June 22, 2015 11:30 pm PST We spent what is hopefully our last day at 14,000 feet resting and getting geared up to move to our High Camp at 17,000 feet. It started out very sunny, but soon the clouds climbed up and whited us out. The clouds gave us a dusting of snow as well as some reprieve from the brutal solar radiation that can come with the sunny skies high on a mountain. The weather is looking good for us to move up and make a push to the top over the next couple of days. Wish us luck and do your good weather jigs for us. RMI Guide Mike Haugen

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Doug -Thinking of you Bro and following the progress closely. Sending all our good energy here to you and the team. Go get it! —Don

Posted by: Don Watson on 6/24/2015 at 7:35 am

Good luck to the whole team! Doing the good weather dance and sending good vibes across the miles to all of you. Judi

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall and Team Explore Tarangire National Park

February 5, 2015

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hey this is Seth dropping a quick check in via the satellite phone. We are way out in the bush at Kikoti Camp. Since I checked in last we have had some really great animal encounters. Right after I emailed yesterday we spotted several rhinos fairly close to the road. That brought our total rhino count for the day up to 5 which is by far the most I've seen in a single day. Right after that we pulled up to a male lion next to the road. Our drivers got us into a good position and before we knew it he got up and walked to less than 10 feet from the cars! That was a real treat. Today we spent the morning driving to Tarangire National Park and had an afternoon game drive. The elephants were out in full force and I'd say we saw well over 100. It was a very hot day though and that keeps the cats in the shade. We didn't see any of them. Tomorrow we will spend the morning looking for more cats and then head back to the Dik Dik before we all fly home at night. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall and Team

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Shannon, so cool! Can’t wait to see all the pics! Dee is excited about the elephants! Melissa

Posted by: Melissa on 2/5/2015 at 7:59 pm

Hi Team, Sounds like an exciting day again. Would love to see all those elephants and lion so up close. Jan and Sarah can’t wait to see all the pictures and hear the stories. Enjoy your last Day! Becky

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Aconcagua: Van Deventer & Team Enjoy a Rest Day at Camp 1

January 29, 2015

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

We had a relatively uneventful rest day at Aconcagua Camp 1. While base camp offered pizzas, cook tents, and showers, folks spent the day at Camp 1 napping, catching up on journals, listening to music, and chatting. There were clouds in the Vacas Valley this morning, which we watched push up towards us, with the upper reaches just brushing our camp, before they would push back down valley again. Watching the curling cloud forms provided some entertainment as well. Our leisurely day should have us prepared to pack camp tomorrow morning to head up to Camp 2 at 18,000 feet. Once there, we will start the process of acclimating over again, and we will be one step closer to our summit push. Though we haven't been here that long, everyone is excited for the next step and a new home for a few days. Hasta mañana, RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer, Alex Barber, Juampi, and team

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Great picture btw.
Bruce, Excited at the progress and am rooting for you and the team. Stay strong and move on up! xo

Posted by: Joyce Pully on 1/30/2015 at 3:53 am

Getting excited for the team as you take those next steps toward the summit. Good luck to you.

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Denali Expedition: Haugen & Super Crew Move Up To 14,200’!

June 24, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Hannah McGowan, Gloria Roe

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 9:57 AM PT We’re moving up in the world! Today we moved up to 14K camp in style- everyone in our super crew moved well and took great care of themselves along the way. We arrived to our new home with sweltering sunshine with intermittent bouts of glitter snow and calm winds. We made our castle of a camp and enjoyed all of the things 14K camp has to offer- lounging, walking over to the NPS weather board, watching skiers and climbers coming up and down... Ain’t life grand! We intend to back carry tomorrow and reunite with the things we cached at 13,500 yesterday, then spend the rest of the day brushing up our fixed line and running belay skills before caching at 17K camp. We’re go grateful to be outside in base layers!! Thanks for tuning in and keep your fingers crossed that this great weather continues. RMI Guide Mike Haugen & Super Crew 6

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What a wonderful experience, one so many of us can only dream about so we enjoy hearing of your struggles and success’s ! May the weather remain calm so you can enjoy the sights as well as the climb..
I love you Lindsay and Matt and pray for you daily..

Grams

Posted by: Barbara Jones on 6/25/2018 at 5:23 am

Cody, you are missed and loved by many down here where it’s nice and sunny! So happy to know all is well and that your team has moved up! Prayers are being sent up daily by your family and friends who are following your journey! Uncle Mike says he is living out his dream thru YOU!

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Denali Expedition: King and Team Break Trail to 7,800’

June 7, 2018

Posted by: Mike King, JT Schmitt, Ben Ammon

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

We all turned in early last night with an anticipated 2 AM wake up call. The guides woke at 2 only to see snow, wet tents and zero visibility. Ear plugs back in and snooze until 4:30 AM. The clouds had thinned out, snow was drier and still falling but the saving grace was we could see the lower skies of Mt Francis and the airstrip markers. The Team got ready to go after a quick breakfast and hot drink. The walk down heartbreak hill with big sleds and breaking trail through new snow went surprisingly well. No one broke down and asked to return to Talkeetna so we walked into the thick clouds, think if you were trapped inside of a ping pong ball. There was a faint trail from the teams who arrived late in the night and all of a sudden there was nothing. We plodded through the snow and up the main fork of the Kahiltna Glacier navigating by GPS and the occasional bamboo pole that is placed for just these conditions. Wet snow was falling but not a trace of wind. Sweaty with sore hips we rolled into camp as the cloud bank lifted just enough to see camp at the base of Ski Hill. We are all tucked in our tents and resting up for our carry day to 9600' tomorrow. Our hope is to travel early when the temperatures are cooler and place our cache of food and fuel. Everyone is dry, warm and re-hydrating after a tough day. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Mike King

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Hi all, letting you know we are following along on your trail. Doesn’t seem as cold here in California as it is there though. (insert smiley face). You are on for the summit, I feel it in my warm bones. Stay focused and bring me some new jokes. Hang in, hang on, hang out, and head for the summit!
Love to Scott, Hi to Team, and Luck to All!
Mom Selgrath

Posted by: Connie Selgrath on 6/9/2018 at 9:39 am

From all here on Vashon-following you—!

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