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Peru Seminar: Elias & Team Spend Day Training

July 4, 2015

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,400'

Greetings! We're ready for our next objective, Nevado Urus. We all appreciated a rest day today, after yesterday's summit on Ishinca. We spent the day learning and practicing rappelling as well as fixed line ascension in the vicinity of base camp. We also had a thorough discussion regarding expedition planning. Now we're packing for tomorrow's alpine start, hoping to tackle Nevado Urus before the forecasted weather pattern hits - grapple to snow in the mid-afternoon. That's it for now! Wish us luck tomorrow, RMI Guide Elías and team

Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Experience Beautiful Weather as They Begin Their Trek

January 27, 2015

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 10,000'

Hello, we have reached Machame Camp at 10,000ft on Kilimanjaro. We left the hotel just after 7:00 am this morning. The drive to the trailhead was about two hours. That's a little bit longer than normal but the mountain was so clear this morning that we had to stop and take a few photos. The check-in process was smooth and we were on the trail just after ten. The trail is in great shape and after about six hours of hiking we made it to camp. The cooks are preparing dinner as I type this while the team is out taking photos. Our next stop is the Shira Plateau. I'll be checking in again from there. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Aconcagua: Smith & Team Return Safely back to Camp After Summit

January 21, 2020

Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 22,800'

What a day, what a day! We woke early in the AM to a star filled sky and only an occasional light breeze. Hot water was served up for oatmeal and coffee before we packed up our summit packs. Several other teams started uphill before us. You could see their headlights shining on the slope. By time we hit first break, we no longer needed lights. We watched the sunrise, showing off its beauty. Although the sun was up, we wouldn't enjoy its warmth for several more hours. The lack of snow on the route created some challenging walking conditions. Scree, sand, loose rocks were our walking surface. We put one foot in front of the other until there was no where left for us to go. The summit was perfect, barely a breeze, sunny, warm. After taking photos and flying a kite (we are wondering if we broke any records flying a kite at 22,800') we made our way back down. Going up is just half the journey. The other half is getting down safely. Safely back at camp, we filled our bellies with Ramen and tried to catch up on hydration. Tomorrow is a big day as we descend 6,000' back to Basecamp. With a big day ahead, its time to get horizontal and let the body rest.

Thank you for all the support,

RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team

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Congrats Sue and team, can’t wait to hear about this amazing adventure.

Have a safe return to civilization .

With love

Sandra E

Posted by: Sandra E on 1/22/2020 at 5:33 pm

Congratulations team! Excellent job Hannah and Avery!

Posted by: Shannon Smith on 1/22/2020 at 11:03 am

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Mt. Rainier: RMI Teams On the Summit!

June 12, 2019

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Hannah Smith

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Hannah Smith reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Dave reported perfect conditions as the team was beginning their descent from the crater rim at 7:30 AM PT. Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Hype hype hype! Congrats Bella!

Posted by: Bill Stueben on 6/12/2019 at 11:32 pm

Congratulations Bella!!!

Posted by: Michael Swistara on 6/12/2019 at 8:40 pm

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Aconcagua: Smith & Team Begin Trek Out

February 7, 2019

Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

It was the walk the never seemed to end. Today we began our walk down valley. Combining two days of walking on the way in into one for the way out makes for a long day. This time however we have a light at the end of the tunnel. As we walk, we dream of showers, beds, and the carne asada dinner that awaits us. The showers and beds await us for tomorrow. Tonight we don't set up any tents but instead sleep under the star filled sky. Tomorrow is our last day in the valley. We have finally reached the end. Goodnight, RMI Guide Hannah Smith and team

Aconcagua Expedition: King & Team Rest At Base Camp, Prepare for Carry

January 16, 2019

Posted by: Mike King, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

The sun hits the tents here at Plaza Argentina around 7:30 am, until then it’s difficult to justify getting out of a warm sleeping bag. The Team experienced a range of sleep and rest last night, and everyone seems to acclimating well. We had breakfast together and then got to work sorting gear and food for the upper mountain. After a quick visit to the doctor’s for the mandatory check up, we went for a walk uphill to stretch our legs and lungs. Plaza Argentina is situated on rock covered glacial moraine. The area is filled with many shades of red, brown and orange rock. The first stretch out of base camp is a good opportunity to see if your mountaineering boots are going to cause any blisters. The terrain is all scree and large talus so the group gets to see how the rigid boots behave when compared to walking in snow. Back down for lunch and people are enjoying some tent time to escape the wind and finish packing. Tomorrow we will carry food, fuel and some personal gear to Camp 1. We hope to have light winds and blue skies as the Team continues to acclimate by doing some work at higher altitude while still sleeping here at Aconcagua Base Camp. Thanks for following along. RMI Guides Mike King & Nick Scott

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Good luck and safe adventuring to all!

Posted by: Renee Sherwood on 1/18/2019 at 4:58 pm

Good luck Steve Sherwood and have fun! We’ll keep posted via the blog.

Posted by: Doug Sherwood on 1/18/2019 at 2:10 pm

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Ecuador Volcanoes: Grom & Team Rest Day at Chilcabamba Eco Lodge

December 11, 2018

Posted by: Casey Grom, Chad Gaffigan

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Hello again from Ecuador! The team woke up today to a tranquil setting at a beautiful mountain lodge, Chilcabamba Eco Lodge. A late breakfast was followed by walks around the local area, discovering an albino cow, and a few folks trying their hand at horseback riding. The team then had a nice discussion on packing for our next objective, Cotopaxi. This discussion led into an excellent pasta dinner. Another night of rest and we will be active again the in mountains. RMI Guide Chad Gaffigan

Mt. Rainier: Dale & Team Turn Due to Route Conditions

July 22, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,300'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 19 - 22 led by RMI Guide Christina Dale was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to route conditions. The team is currently descending to Camp Muir. They will spend a bit of time at Camp Muir before continuing to Paradise later this morning.

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Good effort team. I’m sorry you didn’t reach the summit, but you will forever hold the memories of this adventure!

Posted by: Katharine Miller on 7/22/2018 at 11:29 am

Sue Niezgoda. So sorry you weren’t able to make it to the summit. But also glad you are safe. Love you

Posted by: Helen Bogdon on 7/22/2018 at 7:43 am

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Kautz Seminar: Van Deventer & Team Summit!

July 5, 2018

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz, led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer, just radioed from the Mt. Rainier summit. It is a clear day with some winds gusting to around 30 mph. The team will descend to their high camp and then continue down the mountain tomorrow to celebrate here at Rainier Basecamp. Congratulations to the Kautz Seminar crew!

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Super proud of you guys!!!

Posted by: Sarah O on 7/20/2018 at 2:28 pm

Congrats, John, and rest of climbers!! Love, Melissa, James and Sadie xo

Posted by: Melissa Lock on 7/5/2018 at 12:23 pm

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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—!

Posted by: Carol Jensen-Scanny on 6/8/2018 at 3:16 pm

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