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Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 16,200'
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Good luck Dad,
Love,
Sam
Posted by: Sam Falkenhagen on 1/20/2016 at 11:58 am
Jake,
Great that things are going smoothly. Looks fantastic from up there. Good luck to the team and with weather the rest of the way. Look forward in seeing Jake with hair..LOL
Cheers from The guys at Sound Beverage.
David
Posted by: David Bruce on 1/20/2016 at 7:49 am
That’s so great, awesome job team! What a beautiful day for a summit! Can’t wait to do the same some day! Any difficult sections or close calls?
Posted by: Eric Muñoz on 8/27/2015 at 11:15 pm
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Robby Young
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 14,400'
Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 14,000'
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:53 pm PT
Once upon a time in a land far far away,
7 Denali climbers were sleeping dreaming of the next day.
Before sun had risen they awoke to a rattle,
loud stoves were a burning, breakfast before the next battle.
They packed and readied getting out of warm beds,
The climbers excited for the next challenge ahead.
Folks started with cold toes up the steep mountain side,
But quickly warmed as legs churned and turned their tide.
Up the fixed lines to the climbers next cache,
They reached the spot, oh boy what a dash?!
Back down they went making truly great time.
Home for ramen dinner while the sun did still shine.
Now back in their tents, the days sure do fly by,
Dreams of the summit with hopes set sky high!
Farewell for now as guides need sleep too,
The team will check back tomorrow with updates for you!
RMI Guide Jackson Breen
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McKinley Expedition May 13, 2025
Go Jaru!! Greeings from Prague.
Thinking of you and can’t wait to hug you and hear all About this incredible Adventure.
Posted by: Helena Lind on 5/28/2025 at 8:45 pm
Tell David that his coworkers miss him an appropriate amount; neither more or less than is approved by Human Resources. Stay safe out there!
Posted by: Zac on 5/28/2025 at 7:43 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories:
Our final day on the mountain!
Today the gang got up at 6 am feeling mostly refreshed after a much needed and well deserved nights sleep, we had breakfast, then hit the trail one last time. It took just around three hours to reach the park gate where the team had lunch and said our final goodbyes to our amazing crew of 31 that took such great care of us on the mountain. We finished the little celebration by handing out their well deserved tips and then hopped aboard our awaiting bus for the ride back to the lodge.
I asked the crew for 1 word that best summed up their experience and here’s what we came up with.
Grateful
Stories
Phenomenal
Inspiration
Profound
Finally we are all safe and sound, cleaner, and most definitely smelling fresher after an exciting seven day journey up and down Kilimanjaro.
Stayed tuned, Safari starts tomorrow!
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
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Aconcagua Expedition January 23, 2025
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Well, that's a wrap on the entire trip. Our final day also coincided with a 40th birthday party, so we celebrated at La Briciola, a nice Italian restaurant in Quito. We shared laughs as people recounted funny moments from the trip and even had a couple laughs about things that felt more serious in the moment; mountaineering is fun, but can also be stressful.
This trip was a success before we even stepped foot on any of the mountains. Each member of the team prepared diligently and showed up in Ecuador ready to climb, if the mountains would allow safe passage. In the end, all three big mountains allowed such and we had the privilege of visiting three beautiful summits. Had we reached none of these summits, I would be equally proud of this team for all the mental and physical training they accomplished before arriving here. A job well done team.
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
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Ecuador Seminar January 7 - 21, 2025
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Posted by: Tyler Jones, Bryan Mazaika, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
Dave and Team! Keep it up! Thinking of you and praying for clear blue skies!
Posted by: Paul on 6/9/2018 at 5:56 am
Dave and team, thinking of you guys and hoping the weather clears and you get some clear, calm skies. Couldn’t quite see the mountain from the office, but had a great view of the sleeping lady this afternoon. Pray for us as we embark a hike to Thunderbird Falls with the kids on Sunday - 2 miles/100 feet elevation gain round trip.
Much love,
B
Posted by: Beth on 6/8/2018 at 9:03 pm
On The Map
Looks awesome! You guys are sooooo amazing! Keep it going. I love the updates.
Posted by: Brandi Gerdes on 2/5/2018 at 9:27 am
Keep it going, Sue & Todd! We hope that your feet are staying strong and that you’re sleeping well to take on that mountain.
Posted by: Jeff & Jen Drutman on 2/3/2018 at 3:53 pm
I love you Daddy We all miss you so much.I hope you and Doug are having fun!!! HI Daddy! Love,Bailey
Hey Babe- bails wanted to write you a message on her own!! You guys are all in our prayers for a chance at the summit but we are all so proud of you even if you don’t get a chance at it!! See you soon!!
Love you
Posted by: Bailey on 1/26/2016 at 8:28 am
Praying your team gets a break in the weather Jake.
We are following you from SAMCOM in Dallas
Good luck
Bob & the Crown gang
Posted by: Bob Fiedler on 1/26/2016 at 5:07 am
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