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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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Congrats…. well done.

Posted by: Richard Murphy on 7/8/2017 at 10:08 am

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Torres del Paine: Elias & Team Trek Into Los Perros Camp

January 26, 2017

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Torres del Paine

Good evening from "Los Perros Camp". Our third day marked a before and after on our trip; the start of the journeys along the less crowded "back side of the park" which is walked by a fraction of a percentage of the visitors, the narrower and more primitive trails, the more frequent but also elusive fauna (indigenous ducks, woodpeckers or owls were seen along the path...) are now our territory. But it also marked a change in the weather, which has confined us to our tents since we arrived to camp. Being in Patagonia, is a synonym for mysticism, and glacial lakes, towering peaks and dense forests wouldn't be the same without its clouds, misty rain and restless winds. With the gradual climb that we started in the morning, we arrived at the highest camp of all where we'll spend a night. Not too wet, and in great spirits, we had dinner under the covered structure that the park service erected here, and we're now headed to bed in anticipation of the big day ahead tomorrow. More to come from our adventure, RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos and team

Artesonraju: The Teams Arrive in Base Camp

August 4, 2016

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 13,650'

And we are at Base Camp! The second day of the approach was incredible, as the scenery went from beautiful to dramatic... The climb up to Punta Union pass at 4750m greeted us with the views of Taulliraju, one of the most radical peaks in the range, with a sheer west face that made our jaws drop just thinking of how could it be even possible to climb. On the other side, Artesonraju, our objective reigned over the valley with its top amongst the clouds. Now it is time to spend some time acclimating, all while enjoying the comforts and gourmet food of camp. Best regards, RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos and team P.S. Rich wishes happy B-day to his wife Christina.

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Hi Kim, WOW….Can’t wait to see the amazing photos! This climb sounds wonderful! We will be heading back home this evening from our terrific trip out West. We will continue to follow your progress. Love, Dad

Posted by: SHEL on 8/4/2016 at 8:10 am

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Mt. Elbrus: Van Deventer & the Northside Team Tour Moscow

August 3, 2016

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside

Last night's sleep was refreshing for all, and everyone looked chipper as they sidled in to breakfast. That was good because we had a whirlwind day ahead of us. We headed over to the Resurrection Gate of Red Square to Victoria, our tour guide. After a slow start waiting in the queue to see a national treasure, Lenin's entombed body, things got going with a tour through St Basil's Cathedral, abyssal made up of 10 churches, all in the same foundation, and to the GUM, the large Soviet era department store that now carries the biggest brands (Prada, Gucci, Armani, etc.). We made a stop for ice cream, then cruised around the Kremlin wall to see the changing of the guards, and on in to the Kremlin, and more cathedrals. We closed the tour down with lunch at a delicious Ukrainian restaurant, and then into the afternoon to sort details and nap. Dinner at a restaurant in the nearby design and architecture school went long, but was delicious, and no one minded given the good company we are in. All in all, we had a stellar day, and are excited to take steps towards the mountain early tomorrow morning. By tomorrow evening, we will be in Kislovodsk, ready to launch to Elbrus Northside Base Camp, where the mountain adventure begins, and we leave the city life behind for a bit. We are very much looking forward to it! Best, RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer, JM Gorum, and team

Mt. Elbrus: Grom & Team Summit!

July 30, 2016

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 18,510'

We did it! We stood on the summit of Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. I have to admit we were pretty lucky with the weather, as it was near perfect. The team did a fantastic job of taking care of themselves and climbed strong. We summited around 7:30 in clear skies with a wonderful view of the entire Caucus mountain range. But it didn't end there, after descending a short ways off of the summit we were at the saddle between the 2 summits that Elbrus has and a few of us decided to climb both summits while the rest of the team descended safely back to camp. It only added an additional hour and a half, so not too bad, especially since we had such amazing weather. After everyone returned to camp, we had a quick lunch and then packed up to head down valley to our hotel at the base of the mountain. RMI Guides Casey Grom & Billy Nugent

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Denali Expedition: Beren & Team Rest and Train at 14,000’ Camp

June 12, 2016

Posted by: Jake Beren, Katrina Bloemsma, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

June 11, 2016 - 11:11 pm PT Today was a delight. We slept in a little, enjoyed a leisurely breakfast and hit up some training. The fixed lines loom a thousand feet above us and we prepared ourselves for them with a simulation above camp. We duplicated the transitions with ascenders until the team became certified ascender ninjas. We are ready to tackle them, I only hope they are ready for us. After our training we rested for a bit and then fortified camp. The team busted out walls and worked very well together on the parapets and ramparts that will secure our castle while we are crusading higher. Should the weather hold we will try to establish a cache for the upper upper mountain. We'll let you know how it all goes tomorrow. Sleep well friends. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Kilimanjaro: Waterfall & Team Enjoy Ngorongoro Crater

August 14, 2015

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Greetings from the beautiful Plantation Lodge. We have just returned from a great day of safari. We started off early and visited a Maasai village before descending into Ngorongoro Crater. It was a little cloudy on the rim of the crater but once we were inside the sun came out. The temps were a little cool which I always think is good for seeing lions and sure enough about 15 minutes after we arrived we saw our first lion, a female. She quickly grouped up with several others in her pride. The rest of the day was packed with tons of other animals and we even got to see a black rhino from a distance. It's always great to see that elusive beast. Tomorrow we are off to Tarangire National Park and Kikoti Camp. I'll check in then. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Almost didn’t see the hippos. You were so close!!
And the gazelle with zebra herd.. amazing shots.
Nice to see the group photo!

Posted by: Andrea/ Mom on 8/15/2015 at 1:09 pm

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Cotopaxi Express: Teams travels to Illiniza Refugio

October 28, 2025

Posted by: Mike Bennett, Sam Hoffman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 15,100'

Today the team left the comfort of Quito to begin our journey south to Illiniza Norte (because Illiniza Sur is apparently hard so we’re going to skip it). Unfortunately, we had to make an early morning start to get from our rooms to the hotel lobby by 9am.

With everyone safely on the bus we began the drive south to a famous gas station to buy critical snacks, meet our local guides Gustavo, Felipe (one of RMI’s finest) and Jaime, and sign paperwork. After saying goodbye to the gas station (and the last real toilet) we continued our drive to the trail head where we met horses and mules to carry our gear to the refuge.

We are now furiously chomping down popcorn and hoping for a good climb tomorrow.

- RMI Climber, Joe Maguire & Team

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Good Luck on the climb everyone!! You have some of the best guides ever in Mike, Jaime, and the others! Got to climb with them in Ecuador and they are great! And I think I may know of that famous gas station! Have fun and safe climbing!!

Posted by: William Eldridge on 10/28/2025 at 5:10 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Kautz Seminar Makes Their Summit Attempt

June 13, 2017

Posted by: Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,400'

RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz turned this morning at 12,400ft. After several days of training they made their summit attempt this morning. Unfortunately, climbing conditions were difficult due to deep snow and the team decided to turn around after a strong effort. The team is descending the Kautz Ice Chute and will check in this evening. They will continue some training before descending from the mountain tomorrow.

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I experienced Everything on Rainier which I never have before on any mountain
Team spirit was So high
Leadership was Stellar and kind and Patient and helpful, absolutely, but especially talented and tenacious…

The Route was So Terminally Beautiful it was like a volcanic eruption of Emotion, your heart racing, thoughts swimming in stimulation… a virtual BASE JUMP into Euphoria

The guides resource reservoir was vast and the way they adapted to the challenges our team encountered along the way, Masterful… instinctively executing adaptation not uncertainty to emerging obstacles in varied forms while maintaining cohesion to Team, to route, to Goal and to True Success

This alone would have been Epic to be a part of… what Elevates this trip for Myself and my teammates beyond Epic is the Catalyst into Transformation we launched with the intensive training fused together by the “real Mountain” Kautz Expedition Challenge which demands Focus on practice of lessons which opens the window into the stratosphere of what is possible for EACH ONE of us to develop into as Mountaineers of the highest caliber!

This Team… held by This Mountain during This Moment has been evolved into an Eternal Artwork as our recollections and our stories will testify…

We have Successfully Summited our Destiny and now we enjoy the opportunity our ascension has created to continue beyond…

Ken Tessier, a Believer

Posted by: Ken Tessier on 6/14/2017 at 9:54 pm

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