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Mt. Rainier: Young & Team Reach Summit

August 5, 2018

Posted by: Robby Young, Nikki Champion, Bryce Foster

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 2 - 5 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today with 100% of their team! RMI Guides Robby Young, Nikki Champion and Bryce Foster lead their team to the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 AM PT. The team enjoyed a beautiful morning on the mountain with clear skies and good temps. They began their descent from the crater rim around 7:30 AM. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb team!

Denali Expedition: Walter & Team Wait out the Storm

May 28, 2017

Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

May 28, 2017 Today is very stormy on Denali. Poor visibility, gusty winds and cold temps keep us in our tents today. This morning we had a great joint breakfast with the RMI #2 team's guides and climbers. Other than that, not much new to report. Camp is quiet as no one is venturing out in this weather. There hasn't been a summit in nearly two weeks, and only a few teams have ventured up to high camp (17,200', where we cached 12 days ago), and most of those that have returned with frostbite. It has been cold and windy for a while now. It has to change, right? It's coming down to the wire for our team as our food supply dwindles. We still have hope though... RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Hang in there Rue and team!!! I’m doing the good weather dance for you guys here in San Franciso for you.

Cheers,
Cindee

Posted by: Cindee on 5/29/2017 at 4:14 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Conquer the Barranco Wall

August 11, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,000'

Hey, this is JJ Justman. We are checking in from Karanga Camp here at 13,000+ feet on Kilimanjaro with Team Orlando. We're doing great. We're heading to high camp tomorrow. We had a beautiful day of climbing the Barranco Wall, which was pretty exciting. Actually the team is bummed that some of the rock scrambling and a little exposure is over, but everyone is feeling great! RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman checks in from Karanga Camp.

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Sunrise must have been breathtaking! You guys rock!
Llex I can’t wait to hear all about it when you return to Orlando!

Heather

Posted by: Heather on 8/12/2015 at 7:04 am

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Alpamayo: Elias and Team Rest at Basecamp

July 18, 2015

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 14,270'

Good afternoon! Not much to report today, a relaxing rest day at BC. We're all looking forward to the improvement in the weather reported by the RMI office, to materialize just on time for our planned move uphill tomorrow. We will be checking in, hopefully from Moraine Camp, in 24 hours. Best regards, RMI Guide Elias deAndres Martos & the Alpamayo team.

Mt. McKinley: Wittmier & Team Fly to Basecamp

May 31, 2025

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,200'

RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier and his team checked in from the K2 Aviation airstrip to let us know they’re en route to Base Camp. Their next update will come from the slopes of Mt. McKinley!

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Hey Dustin! I ll be following you and your team! Sending best wishes for perfect weather and legs of steel!!
Farmer Dave

Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/1/2025 at 3:54 am

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Aconcagua Expedition: Gorum & Team Celebrate at Casa de Piedra

December 31, 2018

Posted by: JM Gorum, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 10,550'

We’re starting to get into a rhythm here in Argentina. Break down camp, eat breakfast, walk, repeat. The team was very efficient this morning, allowing us to be the first ones out of Pampa de Leñas, and the first ones to Casa de Piedra. It’s not a race, but leaving early means we get to walk in the shade for about an hour and a half. Shade is a very scarce resource in these parts, and we’ll take all we can get. Arriving first to Piedra also means that we get our pick of the limited number of tent sites. The mules arrived about five minutes after we did. We set up our tents, and were hiding from the sun by 2 pm. Siestas were had and snacks were eaten. A few folks braved the frigid waters of the Vacas river to combat the heat. We really had nothing on the agenda until dinner time. This particular chicken dinner has been called “the best chicken you’ll ever eat” by fellow RMI guide Mike King, and that man knows his chicken. Seeing as it is New Year’s Eve, we enjoyed a little champagne and jovial celebration. Seeing as it was highly improbable that any of us made it to midnight, we decided that the new year started once the sun went behind the ridge above camp. So at about 9 pm we let out a hoot ‘n a holler as the sun disappeared, and called it a night. Everyone sends their best to everyone at home. Tomorrow we go to Aconcagua Base Camp. Happy new year! RMI Guides JM Gorum, Hannah Smith, and Avery Parrinello

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happy new year

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Mt. Baker: Mazaika & Team on the Summit!

September 6, 2018

Posted by: Bryan Mazaika, Ben Ammon, Dustin Wittmier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 10,781'

7:58 AM PT Hi this is Bryan calling from the Mt. Baker Coleman-Demming climb. We went up and over the Roman Wall and the team is celebrating on the summit as we speak. We have beautiful conditions, calm winds, sunny and reasonably clear. We have great views of the North Cascades, Glacier Peak and Mt. Rainier from a distance. We are enjoying our break up here and we will spend a little bit more time. We have a solid effort to get back to our camp at Hog’s Back. Everyone is doing great. When we get back to camp we will pack up and eventually we will head out back to Glacier. We will wrap of the trip with a celebration with pizza and beer. IT’s been a solid effort by the team, we are super proud of everyone. Thanks for following. RMI Guide Bryan Mazaika

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My daughter, Tara Frantz, said to follow the 9/6 4 day Summitt link & im not sure if this is it…but just wondering how she is doing ? I’m SO PROUD of her & what she’s doing. I can’t ever imagine how hard it is & yet how Beautiful it will be. Let her know I’m thinking of her. May you all b kept safe & be Blessed of the natural Beauty that surrounds you !!

Posted by: Catherine Frantz on 9/8/2018 at 8:01 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Gately & Team Reach the Top!

August 13, 2018

Posted by: Steve Gately, Nikki Champion, Christian Junkar

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Steve Gately radioed in at 7:00 AM PT this morning to report a successful summit climb. The team was spending some time enjoying the crater and views of Mt. Rainier before gearing up for their descent. Steve reported light winds and good conditions. Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Yahoooo!!! Congrats boys!! Not sure if this is your group, but it has to be one of the ones reported! Love and miss you! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!

Posted by: MK on 8/16/2018 at 4:24 am

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Mt. Elbrus: Gorum & Team Tour St. Petersburg

July 25, 2017

Posted by: JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

The team made it to St. Petersburg yesterday. We went out to a nice team dinner, and a few folks left early this morning to get back home. The rest of the group spent the day touring the wonderful city of St. Petersburg. The cathedrals and palaces here are ornate beyond measure. We spent the afternoon cruising through the canals on our own private boat, and finished the evening with an excellent dinner at the historic Astoria Hotel, complete with a celebrity appearance. Most of the team leaves early tomorrow morning for the U.S. It's been a great trip all around. Thanks to all of the team, and to everybody following along. RMI Guide JM Gorum

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb on the Summit!

July 3, 2017

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall and the Five Day Summit Climb June 29 - 3 July, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Solveig reported a windy day with nice and clear weather. The team started their descent from the crater rim at 7 am. They will return to Camp Muir and descend to Paradise later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb team!

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