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Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Billy Haas
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Our final day on the mountain!
Today the team got up at 6:30 mostly refreshed after a much needed nights sleep, we had breakfast, then hit the trail one last time. It took just around 3 hours to reach the park gate where the team had lunch and said our final goodbyes to our amazing Tanzanian crew of 51 that took such great care of us on the mountain.
We finished with a little celebration singing from our crew and by handing out their well deserved tips, then hopped aboard our awaiting bus for the ride back to the lodge.
Finally we are all safe and sound, cleaner, and smelling fresh after an exciting 7 day journey up and down Kilimanjaro.
Stayed tuned, Safari starts tomorrow!
Casey and Crew
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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari September 2, 2025
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Nick Sinapius, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 7,800'
Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 1:19 AM PT
The starting horn sounded! It was a beautiful morning in Talkeetna and the pilots at K2 were psyched to get going. We loaded the planes and were in the air a bit before 10 am. The flight in was one of the best I’ve ever had. As clear as could be, calm, and the pilots made a couple turns and loops to bring the big three (McKinley, Foraker, and Hunter) into profile. Once on the ground, we unloaded everything and watched as the planes climbed back into the sky. That turned out to be a small hiccup, as our cooktent hadn’t made it off the plane. We stalled for a bit as a result and it came back to us via a scenic flight. Reunited, we tossed on packs and left base camp, as heavy as we will ever be on this trip. As we got to the base of heartbreak hill, a decently strong wind greeted us head on We ended up walking into that the whole way, a bit unpleasant but nothing more. It was a small taste of what Alaska can brew up for weather. Now we are tucked into camp at the base of Ski Hill, glad to finally be on the move.
RMI Guides Pete, Nick, Ben, and team
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Denali Expedition May 8, 2025
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 8:42 am PT
This was a busy and important day for our trekking team. We started out with a discussion of our planned itinerary and strategies for success. We then embarked upon a few hours of tourism. Nraj took us to the scenic and significant “monkey temple” and to the giant Bodinath Stupa. He explained how Buddhism and Hinduism exist side by side in Nepal and recited the long history of settlement and development of the Kathmandu valley. He took us to a painting school where we learned how the iconic and exquisitely detailed mandala tankas are produced. We were back to the hotel by mid afternoon and then got into full on preparation for trekking. Equipment checks were performed and the final packing commenced. The team ate an early dinner and then headed for the rooms early as well. We intend to get up before dawn and be out at the airport, ready to fly at first light. We’ll need good luck, weatherwise, to allow safe air travel through the biggest mountains on the planet. But this seems like a lucky team.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
Posted by: JM Gorum, JT Schmitt, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
Posted by: Mike Walter, Alan Davis, Alex Halliday
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
On The Map
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 18,000'
On The Map
On The Map
Posted by: Robby Young, Chris Ebeling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 8,500'
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Hi DAVE,
We are back at it!! Ready for safari!!
I live the facial hair Brian!!❤️
Posted by: Aunt Vicki on 8/3/2018 at 6:08 pm
I can see the reason one would climb to such heights in order to stare into the beauty of the world around all of you. Continued success Team
Chris’s Dad
Posted by: John Condon on 1/19/2019 at 6:20 pm
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