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Mike Walter & Team Kick Off the RMI Denali Expedition Season

May 4, 2016

Posted by: Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 9:01 p.m. Here we go! Everyone's travel arrangements worked out brilliantly the past couple of days and we all met in Anchorage yesterday afternoon and drove north to Talkeetna, a quaint little climbing village and the gateway to the Alaska Range. This morning we had an early orientation meeting with the National Park Service in Talkeetna where we discussed the route, leave no trace practices, and some of the history of Denali climbing. Then, after brunch at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse, we spent the rest of the day at K2 Aviation's hangar checking our equipment and packing for our expedition. After a long day of sorting gear and weighing packs, we are confident that we are ready for out expedition on the West Buttress of Denali. The plan is to fly in to Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier tomorrow morning, weather permitting. From there, we'll be busy climbing for the next few weeks towards the apex of North America. We will be sending dispatches via satellite interface, and will try to make that technological magic work on a daily basis. Thanks for following along! RMI Guides Mike Walter, Billy Haas, Blake Votilla and the Team

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It was so wonderful to hear from you this morning, Tuesday 10th. You sound good and in high spirits. We are all so very proud of you and we are thinking of you everyday. Dont give up. Remeber - “Go Large”

chat again soon, lots of love, hugs and kisses from all of us xxx

Posted by: melanie on 5/9/2016 at 9:55 pm

To Dave:
Go Guy !!!! Be Safe!!!!!
Love Jon and Grammy.

Posted by: jon hines and grammy hines on 5/7/2016 at 9:46 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 6th Teams Reach 11,600’

September 6, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom, Leon Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,600'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Leon Davis were unable to summit Mt. Rainier this morning due to avalanche hazards, poor weather, and difficult route conditions. The teams reached 11,600' before making the prudent decision to turn around. The teams left Camp Muir at 8:05 am to start their descent back to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford later today.

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Thanks Casey and Leon. Was a fun attempt and we’ll surely be back!

Posted by: Nicholas Hruch on 9/7/2015 at 9:40 am

Oops wrong mountain! Sorry!

Posted by: Madge on 9/6/2015 at 3:46 pm

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Explores Lake Manyara National Park

September 9, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Safari has started! This morning we met for breakfast and then headed out through the edge of Maasai country to Lake Manyara National Park. We have just finished with lunch and are about to head through the forested region next to the lake. This is the home of the tree climbing lions so hopefully we'll be lucky enough to see some. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

Mexico Volcanoes: Frank & Team Settle in at Orizaba High Camp

March 8, 2019

Posted by: Eric Frank, Jenny Konway

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 14,000'

RMI Guide Eric Frank checked in from 14,000, High Camp, on Pico de Orizaba. The team arrived at the hut today and will try to get a few hours of sleep tonight before their early alpine start. If weather and conditions allow they will check in tomorrow from the summit of Pico de Orizaba. We wish them luck and a safe climb!

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Mission Saipal: RMI Guide Hannah Smith & Team Carry to High Camp

October 29, 2018

Posted by: Hannah Smith

Categories: Guide News

Elevation: 15,400'

The team made a carry to our high camp at 15,400'. We will attempt to climb Edurne Peak in a few days. Tomorrow or perhaps the next day, three climbing Sherpa and two other team members will head back up to our high camp and begin putting up fixed line on the route. The entire route will be fixed from high camp. If they decide there is not enough rope or it is not possible, we will not climb. The team as a whole does not have enough experience to climb without the fixed line. The rest of the team will rest and do some training at basecamp tomorrow. Fingers crossed the weather remains good and the route can safely go. Namaste, RMI Guide Hannah Smith

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Denali Expedition: Van Deventer & Team Rest Day Hang Out

May 28, 2018

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Monday, May 28th - 10:47 pm PST We had a busy day of nothing. After three big days of moving a lot of gear, it was a perfect day to rest, nap, and take care of sore feet. We had a pleasant pancake brunch, then retired to the tents for naps, movies, and reading. We got out to move a bit this afternoon and refresh our climbing skills, then took that into dinner, and off to bed. Rest days are exhausting after all. Tomorrow we'll get back to work and carry a load of food and gear to 13,500' or so. All for now, RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer , Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford, and team

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HI Rich

Cannot get enough of the beautiful shots…hope your cold has left you by now and you are feeling healthy and ready to get this done!

Posted by: Susie and the Kids on 5/31/2018 at 5:21 pm

Ah yes, “rest” days!! I hope the sore feet (Caleb??) are healing, and that the good weather continues. Happy Birthday to Henry June 2nd - you must be “The Old Man of the Mountain” these days?! Love, Mom xxxx

Posted by: Jennifer Huntington on 5/29/2018 at 10:30 am

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Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Move to 14,000’ Camp

June 30, 2016

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Ben Liken, Bridget Belliveau, Hannah Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

June 29, 2016 - 11:03 pm PT After an evening of snowfall and a lot of talk of stormy weather on the way, we were just a bit surprised and pleased to wake up at 11,000ft to cloudless blue skies. But we knew just what to do with such an opportunity... pack up and head for 14K. It was a great day of climbing on the way. Even though we'd come much of the way on our carry two days back, the team hadn't yet seen the scenery. It was all out and spectacular today, especially when we got around windless Windy Corner and could see the lower Kahiltna Glacier -our world from a few days back- far below. Mounts Foraker and Hunter were gigantic and beautiful as well -again, made more spectacular because our team hadn't seen much besides clouds for a few days. We made pretty decent time, reaching Genet Basin and 14 Camp in six hours. It was a treat to meet up with Mike Haugen's victorious RMI team just below 14. They'd obviously done quite well and were moving lower with big smiles on their faces. We reached our new home at 4 PM and began the now familiar routine of digging in, building tents and getting a kitchen going. Dinner in the spacious dining room (read -snow pit with snow benches and a snow table) we inherited was quite comfortable. The entire team seems happy to have arrived at the foot of the real mountain... the approach is nearly over. Tomorrow morning we'll drop down to recover our windy corner cache. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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I went to high school with Dave Hahn. Today I work for the US Department of the Interior as part of the FBMS program. We created the software than manages most of Interior’s finances. We are always looking for ways to connect our team with DOI’s mission, and the opportunity to follow from afar as your team ascends Denali is very cool. So, from a bunch of people who support Denali National Park and all the other aspects of Interior’s mission, we say safe travels and have a great climb! Thanks for the inspiration!

FBMS program Reston, VA & Denver, CO

Posted by: Bill Salzmann on 6/30/2016 at 10:08 am

Fantastic you have made it so far up the mountain!! So happy the weather didn’t live up to the forecast yesterday. Missing you madly Andrew and sending you lots of good vibes up the mountain. Melissa and all the kids xxx

Posted by: Melissa on 6/30/2016 at 8:42 am

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Denali Expedition: Beren & Team Wrap Up Their Expedition

June 18, 2016

Posted by: Jake Beren, Katrina Bloemsma, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 348'

June 18, 2016 - 7:18 pm PT It was anyone's guess how today would turn out based on the snow piling up on our tents this morning. We dragged our feet a little before downing a cup of coffee and packing up our camp. We pushed down the glacier in a near whiteout, unsure if any planes would venture into the Alaska Range today. After a great trip the team was ready to head home, but we had to still wait and see what Denali had in store for us. As we descended, the visibility improved and it began to look like some fancy flying might just get us to a shower after all. The weather continued to cooperate and it wasn't long before the awesome pilots at K2 had us back in the land of green forests, running water and options for food. And like that we left the Range after a few great weeks with our teammates. It was an exceptional adventure, made great by the team who shared the effort to make it happen. Thanks to all involved for making it happen and we will all be home soon! RMI Guide Jake Beren

Ecuador Volcanoes: Wittmier & Team Shop in Otavalo, Arrive at Lower Cayambe Hut

January 25, 2025

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Onward and upward!

The team begins its transition into the high alpine, leaving behind the comforts of city life as they begin their first climb of Cayambe. After a casual morning enjoying the Otavalo market, the team drove to the lower Cayambe hut where they sorted gear for the climb and did final fit checks on all the technical gear. After a freshly prepared Ecuadorian dinner, the team is settling in for their last full night of sleep before moving up to the high hut to begin their climb.

RMI Guide Mike Bennett

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Mt. Baker: North Ridge Team Change Objectives to Reach the Top

July 26, 2024

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Raymond Holt

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Elevation: 10,786'

Good Morning,

After waiting for the rain to stop, which really didn't happen until afternoon, we were too late to depart for an attempt on the North Ridge. So, we left camp at 2:30pm for a sunset climb of the Coleman-Deming route, which was still enjoyable and quite scenic. The team went 100% to the top and is back in camp for a good night's sleep!

RMI Guides Dustin, Ray & Team

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