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Mt. Rainier: August 1st Summit

August 1, 2015

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Solveig Waterfall led their Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Dave reported perfect weather on the summit - clear, calm, and sunny. The teams began their descent to Camp Muir just after 7:30 am. They will continue their descent to Paradise this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

Ecuador Seminar: Walter and Team Thwarted by Winds on Cayambe

June 22, 2015

Posted by: Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 17,500'

I woke up to check the weather early this morning (last night, actually) and was pleased to see a clear sky full of stars. The problem was that it was so windy outside I could barely stand up. So, back into the hut I went to wait for the weather to improve. Winds died down a bit (it's all relative) and we began to prepare to climb around 2:00 am. We were on the move by around 3:30 am. Everyone climbed very strong, despite fighting the wind to keep our balance. Clouds were interspersed with stars as we ascended. By the time we reached 17,500 ft. we had walked into a cloud cap with winds gusting into the 50 mph range with about 100 ft. of visibility. It was time to throw in the towel and start our descent. Everything went smoothly and soon we arrived at the climbers' hut. We enjoyed a fun and challenging day of climbing, even though we came up a bit shy of the summit. Now we're headed for the Papallacta Hot Springs where we'll get a good night's rest before heading out tomorrow on another climbing objective. We'll keep you abreast of the latest. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Hate you guys didn’t make it but glad all are safe. Maybe the next mountain will treat you better! - D&A Hardin

Posted by: Andy Hardin on 6/22/2015 at 5:00 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Ascend to High Camp, Ready for Summit Climb

January 30, 2025

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,200'

Hello again everyone,

The team had a good nights rest last night and today was just a short 3 hour hike up to 15,000ft to our high camp. Everyone is excited and maybe just a touch nervous, which is very normal!

The team has just wrapped up lunch and discussed in great detail the plan for tomorrow’s climb. Everyone knows what we’ll be wearing, what will be in the pack, as well as the schedule.
Our game plan will be to wake at 10:30pm and have a quick breakfast at 11, then hopefully hit the trail around 11:30pm. The weather is still being a little fickle and it’s currently sleeting here at camp. Hopefully that will taper off here soon and we’ll have a calm night for climbing.

The team has been doing great thus far and I am expecting us to reach the summit in 7 to 8 hours if things go according to plan.

We had another trivia challenge, and one lucky winner will get a phone call from the summit.
So everyone back home please keep your phones handy and if you receive a call from a strange number please answer. We are 8+hrs ahead of the east coast time zone.

RMI Guide Casey Grom and the RMI summit bound team!

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Right on! 15,200. So close. If the special phone call for trivia win was around a chemistry question, I’ll give Ben the win. If the trivia win was around picking high quality girlfriends, I will not be giving Ben the win. Just joshing you man. Push hard to the summit!

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Mt. Rainier: Young & Team Reach Summit

August 5, 2018

Posted by: Robby Young, Nikki Champion, Bryce Foster

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 2 - 5 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today with 100% of their team! RMI Guides Robby Young, Nikki Champion and Bryce Foster lead their team to the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 AM PT. The team enjoyed a beautiful morning on the mountain with clear skies and good temps. They began their descent from the crater rim around 7:30 AM. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb team!

Ecuador Seminar: Knoff & Team Rest and Prepare for Chimborazo

January 10, 2018

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Jordan Cargill

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

It is crazy to think our team has been together for over ten days now. We have accomplished much, seen a lot, bonded well and now seem more like family than strangers gathering in a hotel lobby meeting for the first time. This is the only time I can remember, on any trip, that all nine climbers arrived as individuals. There are no couples, no family groups, just adventurous souls coming to Ecuador to climb mountains and learn some skills. Until now I think things have gone quite well. Good climbing and good culture has defined the past ten days. Now the plot thickens. Today we arrived at Chimborazo. This mountain is the highest point from the center of the earth and an overall giant of sheer prominence. Today though was great. After enjoying the latest wake up call of the journey, a nice late breakfast, a casual four hour bus ride and a home cooked meal in Chimborazo's Refugio, this was as close to an honest rest day as we've had since leaving Quito. Which, after climbing two big mountains in the last four days is a good thing! This mountain is known for its challenging climbing, cold conditions and steep slopes. It will take every bit of energy to reach its 20,564 summit. Currently the team is feeling mostly recovered from Cotopaxi and is excited to move to high camp tomorrow located at 16,400 feet high on Chimborazo's western flanks. We will let you know how the move goes tomorrow. Sending hugs to all those following along. Wish us luck. RMI Guide Adam Knoff & Team

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Whoa, Hugs received. Thank you!

It’s now 3pm in California on Jan 10. I expect you are all currently resting in preparation for the early start for summit day tomorrow. That being said I don’t anticipate this message will reach you before you return from the summit but I’m super hyped for the team and the challenge you are taking on. My thoughts are with you for an amazing day of climbing.

Ha ha, I not a poet, but…......I’ve written a short poem for the team describing how I envision Chimborazo summit day. Enjoy!
———————-
The Summit
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Heart pounding, Lungs starving, Step. Repeat.
Beauty unimagined -
Celebrate

Looking forward to the summit update and your safe return.
With love and hugs
Jacquie

Posted by: Jacquie Byatt on 1/10/2018 at 3:12 pm

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Alaska Seminar: Leon & Team Fly in to Kahiltna Base Camp

May 20, 2017

Posted by: Leon Davis, Mike King, Jessie Poquerusse

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar

Elevation: 7,300'

May 19, 2017 This evening we are coming to you from Kahiltna Base Camp! The team enjoyed a relaxing morning and leisurely lunch as we waited for a break in the weather. Just when we thought we would be spending another night in town, K2 gave the signal and our two pilots Randy and Barry carried us over the clouds into the range and descended into the heart of the mountains. Now we are enjoying some late evening sun cooking dinner and setting up camp. The team is very excited to be here, especially the ladies who cannot stop smiling. RMI Guide Leon Davis & Team

Denali Expedition: Beren & Team Embark on 11,200’

June 7, 2016

Posted by: Jake Beren, JM Gorum, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

June 6, 2016 - 11:12 pm PT D- Day 2016 The team launched at dawn, storming the Kahiltna, avoiding the pillbox seracs overhead and the minefields of crevasses below. After a few hours on the offensive the team took the hill at 10,000 feet and moved into a classic flanking maneuver to set up for our assault on 11K. Once the initial defenses were breached, we dug our foxholes and hunkered down to await the next wave. A reprieve came in the afternoon and the team was able to enjoy a hot meal of Mac and cheese before bedding down for the evening. We suffered no casualties and took no prisoners. RMI Guide Jake Beren

Mt. Rainier: August 7th Summit!

August 7, 2015

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Elias de Andres Martos and Kel Rossiter led our Summit Climb teams to the top of Mount Rainier this morning. Their views spanned out to Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and other peaks in the Cascade Mountains. Both teams began their descent after 8:15 a.m. Congratulations Summit Climb Teams!

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Congratulations on summititing Mt. rainier this am. I knew you could do it.

Posted by: Jeanette on 8/7/2015 at 12:41 pm

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Alpamayo: Schellens & Team Carry to Moraine Camp

July 26, 2015

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 16,300'

Good evening all, the team is doing great. Today we carried up to Moraine Camp, 16,300'. After a leisurely pancake breakfast, we packed our climbing gear under blue skies and started hiking around ten o'clock. Unfortunately high clouds rolled in and by mid morning, though this made for a less-impressive view, we were glad for the cooler temperatures as we made our way up the rocky slopes to Moraine Camp. Everyone did a great job with the moderate loads and the new altitude, 16,300 feet. After caching our gear we made our way back to Base Camp for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Tomorrow we will sleep in and enjoy a full rest day. Thanks for following along, RMI Guide Geoff Schellens and the Alpamayo team

Denali Expedition: King & Team Cache Gear at 12,500’

June 12, 2018

Posted by: Mike King, JT Schmitt, Ben Ammon

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,000'

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 5:32 PM PT We'd already sent in the dispatch yesterday and then skies cleared up and we enjoyed a sunny evening. Today however, we woke to grey skies up above and clouds pouring over Kahiltna Pass. The teams in camp all got a slow roll to see who would break trail up Motorcycle Hill. This led to a bottleneck and a slow pace. After an hour the clouds had descended and snow was blowing. Our goal today was a cache around Windy Corner, but due to the volume of climbers, new snow and low visibility we opted for a 12,500' cache. We are back at Camp at 11,000' hoping to get a chance to move up to 14,000' Camp in the next few days. RMI Guide Mike King

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Just guessing this is where I find Lindsay J and Matt F. (Didn’t get Team info, so taking a guess). Guess you two will be dusting off those snow shoveling skills! No more dragging tires in 100 degrees…now it gets REAL! Enjoy every minute.

Posted by: Ellen Mader on 6/13/2018 at 5:11 am

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