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Everest BC Trek and Lobuche: Dale & Team Reach Pheriche

March 24, 2019

Posted by: Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche

Elevation: 13,950'

We are finally using some of our warmer layers as we pull in to 14,000' here in Pheriche. The day went super smoothly with the team feeling strong, eating well, and chatting along the trail. We made a morning tea stop in Pangboche to visit the oldest Monastery in the valley and see the yeti skull and hand. We can't wait to have a live yeti spotting hopefully high on the glaciers of Lobuche Peak. RMI Guide Christina Dale

Mt. Everest Expedition: The Mountain is Ready

May 10, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

Hello, Mark Tucker here, calling from Everest Base Camp. Fourscore and 23 years ago, I stood on top of Mt. Everest with the International Peace climb led by Jim Whittaker. And what a day it was and what a day here today - May 10th. We now have a group of Sherpa on top of Mount Everest, so the floodgates are now open. The (Sherpa) team did a great job. Sounds like conditions were very favorable for an ascent as of now. People are starting to rally, lots of teams are looking at the weather of course, as well as us. Making some plans to the start the movement uphill. The Lhotse and Nuptse Teams have gotten very far along in the progress of fixing the ropes. We are not quite sure on the status of those, but it won't be long now for those mountains to see some summitters. It's a crazy place here right now and we are enjoying some good weather. It looks like there is some wind up high with the jet stream around. Hopefully some people will get started taking advantage of the opportunity to make their summit attempt and get on top this season. Our Sherpa team is resting well. And they are ready to give us the support that we're going to need in the near future and Dave Hahn, he's the best in the business, so we will have a great attack coming up here pretty soon. So, we will keep you posted when we can. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide and Everest Base Camp Manager Mark Tucker checks in with an update on route.

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Awesome job team. The best of luck on your summit. Blessings your way.

ABQ Uptown #985 NM/AZ/CO

Posted by: Rachael C. Lujan on 5/11/2013 at 8:55 pm

If you need a rope gun, I’m your man!

Posted by: Gilbert J Sauceda Jr on 5/11/2013 at 12:54 pm

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Shishapangma: RMI Guides Carry to Camp 1

September 19, 2011

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Categories: Guide News Everest

The Shishapangma team left a voice mail message with the RMI office yesterday saying everything was going well. It was a little hard to decipher which is understandable coming from half way around the world via satellite. Here is what we were able to understand: “Hey guys it is the Shishapangma crew. All doing well here at Basecamp after carries from/to Camp 1. Heading up to Camp 1 again in a few days. Wanted to let you know we are well. We will be heading up again soon.”

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Paradise Summit!

August 16, 2022

Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Jess Wedel, Jenna Burkey

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

After a week of Denali Prep Training on the Paradise Glacier RMI Guide Tatum Whatford and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise Team made their way to Camp Muir for their summit attempt of Mt. Rainier. The team climbed under clear skies and a light breeze to successfully reach the Summit of Mt. Rainer at 7:30 am Today! The team has started their descent and are looking forward to cold drinks and a celebration at the Basecamp Bar and Grill.

Congratulations Team!

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So proud of you Andrew and John!! Stay safe!! Enjoy!!!

Aunt Judy and Uncle Brian!!

Posted by: Judy Eisentrout on 8/19/2022 at 7:45 pm

Very proud of the old man on the team! Just sad I didn’t remind him to pack sunscreen. Great job KAK!!!

Posted by: Nina Kahloon on 8/16/2022 at 1:29 pm

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Mt. Everest: Sherpa Support Fund

April 21, 2014

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Categories: Everest

Thank you for your calls, inquires and support regarding the tragedy on Mt. Everest last week.

If you would like to make a donation to be used to help the families who lost loved ones in the avalanche and those who were injured, you can do so through the American Alpine Club - Sherpa Support Fund. Thank you, The RMI Expeditions Team

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Nicole Lobiondo: Hope your trip is a once in a life-time event. The Kenny’s wish you a safe trip home and are praying for your safe return. I am sure you are taking lots of photo’s.Love Terry Kenny, Adriana and Gabby

Posted by: Terry Kenny on 4/23/2014 at 8:55 am

Nicole Lobiondo: Thinking of you all during this time. Stay safe and positive. Love, Nicole

Posted by: Nicole Howard on 4/23/2014 at 6:09 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 12th Update

June 12, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,700'

Our Five Day Summit Climb Team led by Seth Waterfall and our Four Day Summit Climb team led by Dan Windham were able to make it to the the top of Disappointment Cleaver today. Due to weather and snow conditions the summit remained just beyond their reach. The teams are safely back at Camp Muir and will be back at Ashford Basecamp early this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams on a valiant effort!

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Good job Mark and Tim!! Yay!!

Posted by: Rachel Block on 6/13/2012 at 5:45 am

Great Job bet it was fantastic! Love gram and papa , can’t wait till the picsMary

Posted by: Mary on 6/12/2012 at 6:53 pm

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Cotopaxi Express: Acclimatization Hike on Rucu Pichincha

December 12, 2011

Posted by: Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 9,200'

Hola Everyone, Today began much like yesterday. Breakfast in our newly remodeled hotel at 7:30 with the team preparing for the day's activities. But instead of taking a tour of Quito, we stayed close to home and headed ten minutes east of our hotel to the 15,500' Rucu Pinchincha volcano. This mountain gave Quito quite a scare in 1999 spewing large amounts of ash into the air which caused half of this enormous city to be evacuated. Nothing major came of the eruption. So today it is a prefect acclimatizing hike. Because it is only the team's second day in Ecuador, one might speculate that marching from 9,200' to 15,500' first thing might be a bit much. Not the case when a gondola zips you up the mountain side turning what should have been a two hour hike into a 10 minute cruise. We were a bit bummed to have thick cloud cover resting heavily in the valley but we lifted out of the mist at 13,000' and were allowed great summit views of both Cotopaxi and Cayambe, two of Ecuador's most impressive peaks. Once on the move our team showed their enthusiasm and readiness to climb. Led by RMI's local Ecuadorian Guide Fredy Tipan, we all headed 2.5 miles up a well traveled trail making good time to the mountain's summit. Several members of the group broke personal altitude records. We spent 20 cool and cloudy minutes on top before returning to the cable car. With a rather late arrival back in town, it was decided that a late lunch would set everyone up nicely for a leisurely evening and some much needed rest. We are all looking forward to leaving the city and seeing more of this beautiful country tomorrow. RMI Guide Adam Knoff

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Great group and the pics are really beautiful!! Great job, keep working hard!! Charlie, I like your jacket!!!!

Posted by: simona fioravanti on 12/14/2011 at 5:58 am

It’s great to see you all on your hike. Thanks for sharing the photos and story. Best of luck on Cotopaxi! Do you see any airliners flying right over your heads?

Posted by: Charley Knauff on 12/13/2011 at 1:42 pm

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Ruth Glacier Seminar: Delaney and Team Practice Glacier Travel and Move Camp

May 6, 2023

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar

Elevation: 4,500'

It was a wee bit chilly overnight as the clear skies allowed all the heat to escape into outer space. So, we did what any responsible mountaineer would and we waited until the sun was directly upon us before leaving our tents. After a tasty breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, and salmon lox, we ourselves got locked and loaded, ready for glacier travel! After 6ish hours of a slightly less heinous trail breaking through deep snow we arrived at our new campsite.

Our camp is in the middle of two mountain saddles, perfectly situated to catch maximum early morning and late evening sunshine. The rest of the day was consumed by building camp and consuming burritos. We got to bed under overcast skies and were excited to see what tomorrow will bring!

Cheerio,

RMI Guides Jack, Mike and the Ruth Team

Mt. Rainier: Kautz Seminar Reaches 12,500’

August 12, 2021

Posted by: James Bealer, Dominic Cifelli, Chase Halbert, Stephen Inman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

The Kautz Seminar, led by RMI Guide James Bealer, was stopped by route conditions this morning. They reached 12,500' before making the call to abort their ascent. The team is currently working their way back to high camp. They have had a full week of training and will spend one more night on the mountain before concluding their program tomorrow.

DHAULAGIRI: Team Has Established Camp 2

April 28, 2014

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Geoff Schellens, Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Guide News

Hello, This is the Dhaulagiri Climbing Team and once again we wanted to apologize for the lack for the lack of communication, but as we said before we have been having a few problems with the satellite “sat” phone. But, right now we can send a dispatch. We have been discovering the worst weather that we have ever witnessed. This Himalayan peak is pretty much keeping us working really, really hard. We are getting snow storms every day. The only time we have not had afternoon storms have been when we have all day storms! But, that hasn’t kept us from climbing. The last two days we have been working very hard being the only team on the mountain breaking trail to establish Camp 2. In the next few days we are going to be looking at the route between Camp 2 and Camp 3 which is one of the hardest parts of the climb. If that is a go we’ll have a summit bid. Like I said, we have been receiving anywhere from a foot to two feet of snow every other afternoon and it has made our job hard. A couple of other teams have arrived, but they are not as ambitious to work up high yet. We are not going to quit until our plane leaves. We have a little bit less than 10 days here to make it happen. We have a really good weather forecast and will keep our fingers crossed that we are going to have a shot at it. So if the sat phone keeps working for us we will keep you posted as much as we can. So please keep your fingers crossed for us. This is Dhaulagiri and we hope you all take care. We hope to communicate good news soon! RMI Guide Elias deAndres Martos

Dhaulagiri Team checking in April 28th.

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Crested Butte is keeping fingers crossed! Be Safe!

Posted by: Jessica on 4/29/2014 at 9:57 am

Jake must be enjoying the powder skiing.

Posted by: Pete Sowar on 4/29/2014 at 7:19 am

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