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Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
On The Map
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Pepper Dee
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
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On The Map
Doug -Thinking of you Bro and following the progress closely. Sending all our good energy here to you and the team. Go get it! —Don
Posted by: Don Watson on 6/24/2015 at 7:35 am
Good luck to the whole team! Doing the good weather dance and sending good vibes across the miles to all of you. Judi
Posted by: Judi on 6/23/2015 at 2:28 pm
Posted by: Eric Frank, Geoff Schellens
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Kim and rest in the same sentence? I am imagining you doing push-ups, crunches and using anything you can find in your backpack for weight resistant exercises. Keep enjoying this fabulous adventure!
Posted by: Mary Beth Donelan on 6/5/2015 at 6:09 am
Hi Kim. I just wanted to tell you that last night, Lora put our A/C down to 68. I was freeeezing all night! Ugh. Anyway, what’s going on with you these days? When do you leave for Alaska?
Good luck!
-Michael
Posted by: Michael on 6/4/2015 at 5:50 pm
On The Map
So glad you made it. The photo at the summit is great, although somewhat difficult to determine who is who. Congratulations!
Posted by: Mary Denefe on 2/12/2015 at 9:45 pm
I am betting that one of the women won the trivia contest. You go, girls!!
Posted by: Mary Beth Denefe on 2/9/2015 at 10:29 am
Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 13,900'
Tashi Delek!
We made it to Pheriche and we’re officially in the Khumbu valley. That feels good to say.
We had such a special day with a stop at the Pangboche Monastery - it’s one of the oldest monasteries in the region and was founded in the early 16th century.
We were lucky enough to receive a blessing from the llama (Tibetan word for monk) and we all agreed it was a really memorable experience. Sitting on the floor surrounded by intricate woodwork, murals painted centuries ago as the llama chanted and made offerings for our safe passage in these mountains. Pangboche and the monastery is a haven of ancient wisdom and natural beauty with Ama Dablam beaming in the background.
After we received our katas (traditional white scarves) conveying wishes for a safe journey from the Llama, we said goodbye to Pangboche and made our way to Pheriche. Ama Dablam and the big mountains shining all around us the whole way.
We’re at 14,000 feet now and we’re feeling the altitude a little bit as our bodies are working hard to acclimate. Good news for us is we have 2 nights here to help that process!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Lobuche team
P.S. how could I forget? We also got our first views of Lobuche. Ooooo, she’s looking so pretty!
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and team reached High Camp on Ixta yesterday afternoon. It was a long day of travelling from La Malinche.
This morning with an alpine start the team reached the summit of Ixtaccihuatl.
Congratulations to the team!
New Post Alerts:
Mexico's Volcanoes November 2, 2024
Dr. Ludwig and group, Have a wonderful time on your hike. Hope to see lots of pictures of the breath taking view you will have.
Posted by: Michelle on 12/31/2015 at 10:39 am
Thank you for the update. I believe our son, Luke is with this team.
Posted by: Catherine on 12/29/2015 at 6:16 pm
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