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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: Gorum & Team Arrive in Mendoza

December 29, 2018

Posted by: JM Gorum, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

The team has arrived in Mendoza! Most of the luggage arrived as well, with a few straggling bags to be accounted for. After introductions and a quick orientation, we set off to complete our climbing permits and a gear check. Dinner was fantastic, and at eight pm we were the first ones in the restaurant. Traditionally, people eat much later in Argentina, but after long travel days we need some sleep. Tomorrow we leave the big city behind, and head to Penitentes. We are excited to get this trip rolling! RMI Guides JM Gorum, Hannah Smith & Avery Parrinello

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Good luck Gorum team!! Looking good Andrew and Nik!! Will be following along

Posted by: Ridhi and Arjun on 12/30/2018 at 1:59 pm

Best of Luck to all on Gorum Team!!!! Love Nik and Andrew!!!!

Masi

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Denali Expedition: King & Team Hanging at 14,000’ Camp

June 20, 2018

Posted by: Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

We turned in last night expecting another pulse of wind and snow from the large storm stalled out in Bristol Bay. Instead we slept well through a calm night with little in the way of wind and only minimal snow drift. The West Buttress was windy as noted by the plumes of snow being blown into the atmosphere. We decided to stay in camp should the storm send more weather our way. After a leisurely breakfast of pancakes there was a swell of climbers headed up to 17. Some to pull caches for a descent to Basecamp and some just to stretch the legs and lungs after sitting for several days. Choosing not to get in a traffic jam we decided to stay put. Tomorrow if we are fortunate we'll head up the fixed lines and hopefully to 17 so we can get some climbing in. Unfortunately we still need a larger window of improving weather to move camp to 17. The forecasts are improving when compared to what we actually experience in camp. Fingers crossed we get 3-4 days of low winds above for a summi t bid. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Mike King

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Scott, hang in there man! Hey, some good news from the Reece clan. We welcomed a new boy this morning! 9lb! Hatcher Chet. Erin and kiddo are doing fine. He was ready get out of his tent and stretch his legs…as you all are I am sure!

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Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Continue to Wait for Better Weather

May 27, 2017

Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

May 27th, 2017 We woke to another day of bitterly cold temps and strong winds above. The weather forecast looks promising for the next few days, so we are optimistic that we will finally get our shot. We're hanging in there and trying to be patient with this long wait. Hopefully it will pay off. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Happy Birthday, David! Lots of folks at lower, warmer elevations wishing you well today. Hope the weather gods give you a present of a break in the storms so that you can ascend that peak! Thinking of all of you…Nancy

Posted by: Nancy Hines on 5/28/2017 at 9:05 am

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Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Rested and Ready to Cache

June 2, 2016

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Caleb Ladue, Blake Votilla

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 2, 2016 - 9:41 p.m. PDT Rest, relaxation, and ready! We have had a great first day at 14,200ft camp. We all enjoyed the great feeling of not having to be up early. The team rolled out of the sleeping bag only when the suns rays chased us to the cook house. A deluxe meal of breakfast burritos, coffee, and socializing. Full and happy most of us went back to our tent for relaxing. The afternoon was spent training for our travels up the headwall and on to the West Buttress proper. With a strong and healthy team, we are hoping to put a cache of food and fuel in above 16,000ft tomorrow, weather permitting. This will be one of the final stages of preparation before we try our summit push. Things are going well so far and we thank you all for your support, warm thought, and positive vibes. One day at a time! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Wow! First day at 14 and you already went up the fixed lines to get this photo from above camp! Go getters! ;)

You’re welcome to some warm air from Ashford—93 today and freezing levels are bumping up to 14k for a few days.

Schlax: Ask Tyler if he’ll let you climb Washburn’s Thumb. Word on the street is that it goes at something like v5.

Posted by: Eric Schafer on 6/3/2016 at 8:38 pm

Here are 3 quotes I found that I liked that relate to mountaineering. I’m hoping to give you some inspiration for the push ahead. Stay focused and safe.

Ongun sending you all my love and hugs :)

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet; ” William Blake

A few hours’ mountain climbing make of a rogue and a saint two fairly equal creatures. Tiredness is the shortest path to equality and fraternity — and sleep finally adds to them liberty.
Friedrich Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human

“The world’s big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”
― John Muir

Posted by: Karina on 6/3/2016 at 12:22 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team’s One Last Adventure in Tarangire

January 22, 2016

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello from Seth and the last of the team. We are at the end of the road, so-to-speak. Three of the team have left the group to continue their adventure in Zanzibar, we have a person flying out in a few minutes and the final three are leaving at 10pm tonight. We have had a great trip with basically non-stop action the whole time. What I thought was going to be a mellow day started with our safari trucks getting dragged by tractor across a rising river. (Click on Seth's video below.) The trucks can usually handle anything we come across but our drivers thought better of chancing the crossing and called in a tractor from our safari camp. That machine made quick work of the river and hauled both our vehicles across in less than ten minutes. After that it was a breeze through Tarangire National Park where the elephants were out in full force. We saw hundreds of them. That was a very appropriate ending to a whirlwind trip. I can't wait to see what the next one brings! RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

A video posted by Seth Waterfall (@sethwaterfall) on Jan 22, 2016 at 4:30am PST

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We have loved receiving your blogs. Thanks for keeping Derek and Karen and the rest of the team safe during so many adverse conditions. We wish you well on all your adventures. Stay safe.

Posted by: Delta and Peter Fuller on 1/22/2016 at 2:35 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 10th - SUMMIT!

September 10, 2015

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Expedition Skills Seminar – Muir led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Mike King reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:22 am this morning. The teams reported clear skies and light winds. The team will spend one more day on the mountain training before descending. We expect them back to Rainier Basecamp tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations to the Seminar Team!

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Hurray William and Hudson! Knew you could do it! Hope you documented everything! Can’t wait to see you pix!

Posted by: MamaB on 9/11/2015 at 11:41 am

Great job everyone! Congratulations Steve and Lindsay!

Posted by: jen and pete on 9/10/2015 at 10:23 pm

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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.

Posted by: Joyce Pully on 1/30/2015 at 3:32 am

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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Team Enjoys Great Wildlife Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

September 10, 2014

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Day two on safari is going great! We are down in Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife viewing is as good as ever. The team is taking to the safari life like a fish to water. Everyone is also psyched that we didn't have to pack our back and move locations for the first time in over a week. That's about all for now. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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...now that’s what’s called, getting away from it all. What a beautiful view. With any luck, I’ll be seeing this one day too, in person. Thanks for the view from your location. Be safe.

Posted by: D on 9/10/2014 at 8:52 pm

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McKinley: Day Six - Rest Day

May 7, 2007

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 11,200'

Our first rest day on McKinley. The sun was out all day today but there was a chilly breeze that kept us from over heating. The folks that have been stuck here for a few days are anxious to get moving and the Rangers broke trail to the top of Motorcycle Hill (a steep hill just above the 11,200 ft. camp). They turned back at the top, but a team of three from the Czech Republic pushed on ahead. That is s good sign for us to be able to carry loads to 14,000 tomorrow.

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