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Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
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Posted by: Tyler Jones, Caleb Ladue, Blake Votilla
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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High places are only for those brave enough to follow their dreams! You guys will never be the same walking this close to the heavens. We hope the wind stands still and the snow is light on your summit day. Looking forward to a safe return and some well deserved beach time in the OBX! We can tell from the blog and pictures that achieving your goal is close. Be safe and stay focused.
Carter and Kay Adams
Posted by: Carter Adams on 6/2/2016 at 4:27 pm
haha very good question—has the chocolate supply run out?
Posted by: karina on 6/2/2016 at 1:30 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Steve Gately, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Posted by: Jess Wedel
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 13,900'
Tashi Delek!
We made it to Pheriche and we’re officially in the Khumbu valley. That feels good to say.
We had such a special day with a stop at the Pangboche Monastery - it’s one of the oldest monasteries in the region and was founded in the early 16th century.
We were lucky enough to receive a blessing from the llama (Tibetan word for monk) and we all agreed it was a really memorable experience. Sitting on the floor surrounded by intricate woodwork, murals painted centuries ago as the llama chanted and made offerings for our safe passage in these mountains. Pangboche and the monastery is a haven of ancient wisdom and natural beauty with Ama Dablam beaming in the background.
After we received our katas (traditional white scarves) conveying wishes for a safe journey from the Llama, we said goodbye to Pangboche and made our way to Pheriche. Ama Dablam and the big mountains shining all around us the whole way.
We’re at 14,000 feet now and we’re feeling the altitude a little bit as our bodies are working hard to acclimate. Good news for us is we have 2 nights here to help that process!
RMI Guide Jess Wedel and the Lobuche team
P.S. how could I forget? We also got our first views of Lobuche. Ooooo, she’s looking so pretty!
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Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche, March 16, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 9:20 am PT
Good evening readers,
Today was a beautiful day for a summit bid, but sometimes beautiful weather isn't enough. Due to some logistics of one climber needing to descend to lower elevation, the team took a rest day at 17,000' Camp. All climbers are doing well and their bodies are adjusting to the altitude. Tomorrow, the two guides who went down with the climber will rejoin the team to try for the summit on Wednesday. The weather seems to be holding. Fingers crossed the winds stay at bay and we can pull this off. Keep sending all the calm winds, good weather, healthy bodies vibes our way!
Goodnight all,
RMI Guide Hannah Smith and Team
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Denali Expedition June 2, 2024
Go, Tommy, GO! You. can dooooooooo it! Prayers for safe climb and descent!
Posted by: Teri MacKenzie on 6/20/2024 at 10:41 am
You all got this! Sending positive vibes to the team.
Posted by: Subbu Aiyer on 6/19/2024 at 9:10 am
Posted by: Robby Young, Nikki Champion, Bryce Foster
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Katy, hooray for you!! We are so proud of you!! Love Mom &Dad;
Posted by: Penny Bowman on 8/7/2018 at 6:36 pm
Uncle Matt rocks! Go Blue!!
Love, Sarah &Autumn;
Posted by: Jen on 8/6/2018 at 4:11 pm
Posted by: Mike King, JT Schmitt, Ben Ammon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Robby and Team—
Crossing my fingers for clear skies and a lull in the wind so you can keep moving up that mountain!
Rob, even in remote Alaska at 14,000’ , you made my birthday so special. Thank you <3
xoxoxo
SDV
Posted by: Sharon Del Vecchio on 6/21/2018 at 6:40 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 19,600'
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Congratulations Virgil what a great climb. What aw inspiring Beauty. See you back at sea level.
Posted by: Len currier on 1/16/2018 at 5:09 am
Wonderful news. Enjoy that summit viewing, Dave, I am so happy for you and for all the things you have accomplished and the new ones to come. Donna
Posted by: Donna Bernier on 1/12/2018 at 10:32 am
Fingers and toes crossed for good weather! Love seeing these awesome pictures and updates. Great job so far, team! FMR, Ben! Lol. With love from Brooklyn, NY :)
Posted by: Dizzle on 6/10/2016 at 3:10 am
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