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Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Posted by: Zeb Blais, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
What an accomplishment:) Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Paula Walters on 8/10/2015 at 1:31 pm
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On The Map
We sure hope the weather holds clear and bright the rest of your journey. Safe climbing to the whole team. Keep up the good work and good luck to you all.
Posted by: Connie Whitley on 5/23/2015 at 4:14 am
Way to go team! Glad all is well. We sure are routing for y’all. Greetings from Texas! Yee,haw!!
Posted by: Joyce Tocher on 5/22/2015 at 6:20 pm
The view captured in this image is amazing! Looking forward to following along as y’all complete the journey.
Posted by: Melissa on 1/30/2015 at 8:40 pm
On The Map
On The Map
RMI Guides Jess Wedel and Mike Bennett led their Four Day Climb June 27-30 to the summit of Mt. Rainier. The teams reported winds on the crater rim 15-20 mph and an overall nice day. The teams reached the summit around 6 am and are on their descent to Camp Muir. Once back at Camp the teams will pack up their gear and continue the remaining 4,500' down to Paradise. Their program will conclude this afternoon at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Wow what a great trip! The guides are some of the coolest people on the planet! They were funny, extremely knowledgeable, and humble. every aspect of the trip was fun, but challenging in some way. Be physically and mentally ready. It’s a full few days with no real sleep to get to the top. Loved every minute. Thanks Jess, Dillon, Mitch!
Everyone, please remember to tip your guides.
Posted by: Karl Rummel on 7/1/2024 at 8:08 am
It was a great day and thank you Jess and Mitch for leading our team to the summit. Was a great feeling to summit after trying and failing due to weather back in 2008 for me. However, just FYI, we all thought the winds were more like 30 mph based on how cold it was at the peak. ;-)
Posted by: Eric Dirst on 7/1/2024 at 8:05 am
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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 6:05 PM PT
Rest day. Rest days at 14,000ft mean a slow start with little movement until the glorious sun illuminates our tents making for more hospitable temps. With the sun comes the wafting smell of hot blue berry pancakes that Nicole is frying up. That coupled with the need for hot coffee, pulls us from our warm bags and we step out into a day that can only be described as blue bird. After many rounds of coffee and pancakes, we gear up for a short walk to “The Edge of the World” an overlook just outside of camp with views some +6000’ down to the lower Kahiltna. This short excursion provides us with a chance to stretch our legs and begin to digest the loaf of bread each of us just consumed. The rest of the day is filled with more of its name sake as we prepare to move higher up on the mountain.
- RMI Guide Seth Burns and team
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Eat well, rest well, don’t forget to take a second to enjoy the view! We’re all here rooting for the team. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Posted by: Tara on 6/24/2024 at 6:08 am
Dave thinking of you and the brave people who are climbing with you and praying for your strength and safety. Rest well and then move forward with determination!
Posted by: Steven McKinley on 6/23/2024 at 2:31 pm
The mountains are calling and I must go.
-John Muir
Good looking group!
Posted by: Beverly on 10/26/2018 at 6:28 am
On The Map
Naomi, You are our hero! You just amaze us with all your accomplishments, but this one is over the hill!
G-d bless U and keep you safe.
Florence & Marty Jesser
Posted by: Florence Jesser on 9/13/2017 at 8:07 pm
Naomi..
Reading the daily blogs as we follow your amazing adventure. Have a great time and stay safe. Luv U a ton.
Posted by: Howard Katz on 9/6/2017 at 7:11 pm
Hello Nick(olas) and Team!!
Girls and I will be following along this latest adventure, Nicholas. We love you! Be safe. Blow Kenna a kiss from us, when you reach the summit!
Posted by: Elisa Moss on 5/31/2018 at 6:59 am
JEALOUS
Yes you guys rock. I wish I could have joined you. Ahh alas if you need to warm up…. join me in Fiji sailing.
Be unstoppable to the summit. Sorry Alden I’m sure you get a lot of that.
Posted by: Saxby on 5/30/2018 at 5:06 pm
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