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Posted by: Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Time to bring it on home Patty. We want the stories! Be safe til we see you.
Posted by: Bill on 2/6/2015 at 1:27 pm
Safe travel home, Team!! Patty, looking forward to seeing you and hearing all about your African adventure! I am ready for a long run:)
Be safe… see you soon
Posted by: Sally on 2/6/2015 at 10:18 am
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Friday, December 5, 2025 - 6:16 pm PT
It was another cloudy, cool day at Vinson Basecamp… right up until about six o’clock in the evening when the clouds melted away. We ate a last mountain dinner and then caught a twin otter to Union Glacier.
Now we’re in the big camp, with scientists, climbers, tourists and adventurers of every stripe. It is a bit like a school reunion, bumping into friends and teammates from around the world and from decades of expeditions.
Tim and I proceeded to the dining tent for a nightcap before heading to our comfy “clam” tent.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Vinson Massif Expedition, November 22, 2025
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
The team got some much-needed rest at the hacienda Casa Ilayaku over the last two days, enjoying sunny weather and local food. Down time was spent lounging out in the sun, reading books, and doing some light yoga. The team also continued to work on their technical skills, dialing in some more rope work. The team spent time learning the fundamentals of anchor construction, rappelling, and belaying techniques. They depart to the Cotopaxi hut today with the intention of climbing tonight.
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Ecuador Seminar January 7 - 21, 2025
All the best for Perfect weather, strong legs and big strong lungs!! Climb Strong!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/15/2025 at 10:24 am
Posted by: Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Hola amigas y familias! Thank you all for tuning in to our blog; we are officially underway here in Mexico. After everyone arrived in Mexico City last night, we had an informative team meeting, savored a delicious dinner that included Nutella pizza, and enjoyed some of the local Dia de Muertos festivities.
This morning, we had an early breakfast and began our van quest towards the volcanoes. Arriving at La Malintzi, we got checked into our rooms and headed out promptly for a hike up Malinche towards the treeline. Just as we were enjoying the scenery, CRACK! BOOM! Lightning, thunder, rain, hail. It was enough to call it a day and head back down the slippery slopes. Hungry and ready for dinner, we plan to hike to the summit of Malinche tomorrow. Buenas noches!
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and Team
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Mexico's Volcanoes November 2, 2024
Well done…! Very proud of everyone ! Thanks to all who helped. See ya soon.
Posted by: don miller on 7/29/2019 at 9:58 pm
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Looking forward to following you on this adventure dad (Richard), can’t wait to hear all about it! Stay safe!
Posted by: Abbie Aspinall on 2/19/2018 at 7:30 pm
Enjoy the climb everyone. What a wonderful experience. Looking forward to hearing all about it Brandon.
Posted by: Terri Travis on 2/19/2018 at 6:45 pm
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So proud of you all. please stay well and safe.
xxoo
Posted by: Mimi on 6/17/2017 at 11:24 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
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Wishing the team good weather for
The summit.
Stunning pictures
Love to Tommy and Alex and Italian feast waiting for you.
Aunt Elisa and Uncle Garrick
Posted by: Elisa and Garrick on 6/5/2017 at 4:24 pm
Wishing you all a successful, safe and amazing journey.
Nearly there!!!!
Xxxxx
Posted by: Sheryl Hawkins on 6/5/2017 at 11:05 am
Seth- great posts! Way to go Rachel, Andrew, Catie, and the rest of the gang.
Posted by: Karla on 8/12/2015 at 8:01 am
Seth, take good care of the Texan on the trip. Enjoy the climb. Mark
Posted by: mark miller on 8/8/2015 at 5:45 am
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