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Ecuador Volcanoes: Grom and Team Summit Chimborazo!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 20,703'

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Update: 11:30 a.m. PT The team has completed their descent and are headed to Quito. Photos from the Chimborazo climb below. 6:40 a.m. PT Hello everybody this is Casey Grom calling from the summit of Chimborazo. It is a nice day up here although it was pretty blustery this morning when we got up a little after 11 o'clock and started our stoves to have a little quick breakfast and some coffee. Thankfully shortly after we started walking the wind died down and we hiked or climbed in some gravel and dirt for about 2 hours before we got to the start of the glacier. Then it was pretty icy and pretty tough. The team did another fantastic job today. We ended up having to belay quite a few pitches to keep it safe. The team did fantastic and we're up here in the sun everyone is smiling and doing great. Everyone is a little tired, but the game plan is to get a few more photos and then head on back to camp. Then eventually all the way back to Quito, as we make our way back down in the land of Wi-Fi and cell service then we will send you one of our summit photos. Thank you following and look forward to seeing some of our photos. Alright, take care. RMI Guide Casey Grom


RMI Guide Casey Grom checks in from the summit of Chimborazo, Ecuador.

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Welcome back down, What an adventure!*

Posted by: Ron Birch on 12/17/2015 at 11:06 pm

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: danny on 12/17/2015 at 4:03 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Enjoy Lake Manyara

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

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Jambo! Today was a great kickoff to safari. We piled our sore bodies into the trucks at 9 am and headed out towards Lake Manyara National Park. We shopped and lunched along the way and at about 1:30 pm we started the game drive. We were treated to lots of monkeys, baboons, elephants, and giraffes amongst other animals. My personal favorite, the African Fish Eagle was out in force as well. We are checked into the Plantation Lodge for the next two nights. It's a real treat to not have to pack a bag in the morning. We are headed to Ngorongoro Crater tomorrow morning so I'll check in again when we get back. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall
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Spectacular!
Hug a baby elephant for me!
love and stay safe..

Posted by: Andrea/Mom on 8/15/2015 at 12:51 pm

Hi Llex and all!  What a great second half of your adventure!  We’re enjoying the news and wonderful pictures!  Love you!  Mom and Dad

Posted by: Jan Amos on 8/14/2015 at 4:56 am

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Kilimanjaro: Team Enjoys Lake Manayara National Park

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Jambo again everyone!

Today was our first day of safari and we headed west to visit the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. The lake is known for its many migratory animals and home to more than 300 different birds.

Everyone enjoyed our first day cruising around in our safari vehicles with cold beverages in hand while seeing the animals up close, and I do mean close! I have to report that we got “crop dusted”

by one of the big elephants from about 8 ft away. That wasn’t on our bucket list.

We also manage to see a lots of baboons, a few impalas, warthogs, lots of birds, but unfortunately no big cats.

All in all it was a really nice introduction to the incredible diversity of wildlife that Africa has and the team is looking forward to seeing more tomorrow.

We wrapped up the evening with a few cocktails and a wonderful meal at our new lodge https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.plantation-lodge.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clacey%40rmiguides.com%7C844ba615f8c544a7d1b608ddf2254931%7C5ec23eb0d7634906bc868c9089e10b92%7C0%7C0%7C638932964140148354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vgySL3HZ4UsZ%2F0BB%2FaJDvr%2FjhmwB9Q88d6hRRTG113o%3D&reserved=0 see for yourself!

Casey and the Safari crew

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Aconcagua: Gorum & Team Arrive in Mendoza

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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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Mexico’s Volcanoes: King & Team Descend Safely & Return to Tlachichuca

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We had a great summit day on Orizaba; cold at times, warm at times and lots of new snow on a mountain that desperately needs it. The descent from the summit was warm and straightforward, what else could you ask for? The Team is staying in a turn of the century soap factory turned climbers hostel, packing for their flights tomorrow and enjoying some showers and refreshments to wrap up another great Mexico Volcanoes trip. RMI Guide Mike King
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Mission Saipal: RMI Guide Hannah Smith Reunite with Team & Gear

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Snug as a bug under a rug, 10 of us slept in a small room. Last night having arrived to the village in the dark with no gear, a tea house took us in. They fed us Dhal Bhat and tea, and gave us their extra room with blankets for us all to sleep. It was a fun little slumber party. We woke casually this morning and fired up the one stove I had to make our coffee. We then ate our breakfast, a bowl of ramen, and did some laundry. After wandering the village for an hour, we could see the rest of our team, and porters arriving with all the gear. We told our story about our night and settled in. The rest of the day we are taking time to ourselves to read and write. Jorge one of the team members, is a doctor is Spain and is setting up a medical tent. He will see the villagers and give them needed medicine, such as vitamins, antibiotics, and pain killers. This will be the first time many of these people have seen a doctor. As for now, We enjoy the last few hours of sun and will get ready for more walking tomorrow. Adios, RMI Guide Hannah Smith
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So awesome! Go ladies!
Uncle Mike

Posted by: MIKE SMITH on 10/23/2018 at 5:40 am

You guys are troopers! How kind and wonderful are the Nepalese people.

Posted by: Michelle the mom on 10/22/2018 at 9:04 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Climb Barranco Wall, Ascend to Karanga Camp

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,100'

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The group is doing great after a strong showing on the trail today. We are at Karanga Valley which sits at 13,100' and is our last stop before Kilimanjaro's High Camp. We tackled the Barranco Wall this morning and had a very smooth ascent up the steep slopes. When we were about 2/3 of the way up we could look back down on last night's camp which looked like a camp for ants. The rest of the way felt like it was a dance off with a bunch of ups and downs. A few clouds made for very comfortable climbing conditions and a picturesque setting. No sooner did we arrive to camp than a two minute rain shower began, luckily we had our tents for shelterr and more big mountain story when we get home. We're all relaxing now before dinner and tomorrow we head up to Barafu camp at 15,000'. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Absolutely wonderful to be able to see where your team is. Hello and love to Jen Girard and Geoff Melrose.

Posted by: Brenda on 8/12/2017 at 10:46 am

Very exciting!! Wishing you all a successful climb to the top!

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Denali Expedition: Hahn & Team Roll Into 7,800’ Camp

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Elevation: 7,800'

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June 19, 2017 9:06 pm PST Conditions were perfect at 1 AM for beginning an early morning transit of the Kahiltna Glacier. Skies were clear and the snow surface was beginning to freeze good and hard -just the way we like it for traveling crevassed terrain with heavy packs and sleds. We got stoves going and began to dress for success. The team set out at precisely 4AM and marched down the SE Fork of the Kahiltna to its junction with the main glacier -we banged a right turn and started our climb. The glacier didn't have much good snow from the winter, so plenty of crevasses were exposed and needed crossing, but with the good freeze, the crossings were easy and uneventful. We saw ample evidence of climbers having come through in soggy, hot and heavy conditions, poking legs and bodies into the dark cold depths of the glacier. We took hourly rest breaks and accomplished our move in just under five hours total, pulling into 7800 ft just before 9. Then in calm sunshine, we set to work building camp. T Tents went up and once all work was finished, we dove in for naps, escaping the ridiculously intense midday sun. By early evening it was tolerable outside once again and we met for dinner under the shelter of our dining tent. Forecasts for the day had called pretty definitively for new falling snow, but our reality was a pleasant summer day. We'll gladly take another day of this "storm". Best Regards RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Ecuador Seminar: Knoff & Team Acclimate on Rucu Pichincha

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Elevation: 15,300'

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Day two in Ecuador. Not many places in the world offer such easy access to high altitude.  Down in the lower 48, to reach 14,410 feet, the summit of Mt. Rainier, an average climber needs multiple days, a closet full of equipment and a certain set of skills not learned through a YouTube video.  Down here is a bit different.  For example, this morning we were drinking coffee in the hotel lobby, eating pastries and admiring our ten-pound day packs.  At 8 am we loaded into a van, took a 15-minute drive to the base of a still active volcano, got a lift on a cable car to 13,000 feet and began walking. The name of the volcano we stretched our legs on is Pichincha Rucu.  It's summit stands at 15,700 feet and can be reached in mere hours from the city.  Pouring rain greeted us at the top of the gondola but this is what that closet full of gear is good for.  Putting on our rain jackets and pants we braved the storm like any fearless climber would and headed up the trail.  It wasn't long before we crested that 14,410 foot ceiling giving every member, guides aside, a new altitude high point. An hour into the hike, the rain ceased and we broke 15,000 feet by eleven am.  Unfortunately the final 300 feet to the summit is more of a rock scramble than trail hike and true to the days weather, a hail storm ensued so we made the decision to turn around and skip the slippery rock.  The team reached a final altitude of 15,300 feet and to everyone's credit did exceptionally well. After the stroll, we came back to the hotel for some rest then headed out to a fantastic dinner.  All of us gringos are feeling strong and psyched to be getting closer to our first "big" mountain.  This is Adam Knoff and team saying adios.

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Good luck on this new adventure Jim (Nixon)!  Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return.  Maybe you and Tom Garner need a Maine vacation this summer!  All the best!  Rich Aspinall

Posted by: Richard Aspinall on 1/8/2017 at 4:13 am

Looking forward to the Cayambe update. Best wishes

Posted by: Tom Garner on 1/7/2017 at 5:12 am

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Denali Expedition: Weather Keeps Walter & Team at 11,000 ft Camp

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Elevation: 11,000'

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May 12, 2016 - 5:35 pm PT We woke early to blue skies and light wind at our 11,000' camp. But soon cloud cover increased and the winds picked up as well. Currently it is snowing with gusty winds as we enjoy another rest day at 11,000'. We are poised to make the move to 14,000' Camp, but it wasn't in the cards for today. Instead, we took advantage of down time to practice cutting snow blocks and building snow walls to fortify camp. The main accomplishment of the day was the creation of the Ig-loo, our snowblock enclosed bathroom. We are in good spirits and are resting and acclimating for our forays up higher on the mountain. All is well and we'll touch base again tomorrow. RMI Guide Mike Walter

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hey my love - Rogan - its your better half - all is good at home and rather cold.  Hosting a boy from Westville and his name is Dean he is double the size of Robin and Andrew - big boy and yet he is U14C like Andrew - had a good supper and all relaxed and ready for bed - early start to the morning as the boys have to be at Pretoria before 8h00 - only going to get home around 16h30 Saturday…  I have made arrangments for Jenna to say with Daphne for the day tomorrow as I do not see her wanting to stay at the rugby all day.  Will hopefully get a call from you sometime Saturday - Robin will be with Shan so you will only be able to chat to Andrew and Jenna - I hope you guys are all doing well and heading up that mountain.  Hopefully the weather is good for your guys—Keep going and be strong.  Love you xxxx

Posted by: melanie on 5/13/2016 at 10:53 am

Hey Rogz, all is well at home and rather cool this side of the world but nothing compares to what you are all experiencing.  Going to fetch the boys this afternoon - Friday and then we have rugby the whole day Saturday - yippee for me and you know how I love RUGBY xxx Off to hospital Monday morning before 6 - wish me luck - all will be fine and I have sorted everything out for lifts too school and home again.  Maybe I will get a chance to actually do some reading whilst I rest and get my knee sorted…  Thinking of you. Love you and miss you lots - Take it easy and be careful please xxxx Wishing for blue skies for the rest of the trip so you guys can keep climbing xxx

Posted by: melanie on 5/13/2016 at 2:31 am

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