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Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
On The Map
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
Hello, Amazing Mountaineers! So sorry that the only thing you have exercised the last few days is your patience. Hoping and praying for good weather. Pete, Jess and Jenny, we can’t thank you enough for keeping the team’s safety as your top priority. We are impressed with your creative efforts to keep boredom and impatience at bay. It seems you are all using this break to get to know one another and build comradery. I doubt you had much time for this the first part of the trip as you practically sprinted up to the 14 camp! Your meals sound good. Hope Mark didn’t whine too much about the lentil, kale and quinoa stew!
Rachel, is that you in the snow hole in the picture posted on May 20th?
Will the team ahead of you have to complete their summit and return to 14 or 17 before your team can start?
Posted by: Sue Shoemaker on 5/28/2017 at 10:29 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000
On The Map
Jordan!
Looks like you and the team are doing well, hope you had a good rest day. Seriously though stop being lazy and get to the top of the mountain! Miss seeing you, stay safe, and don’t worry the sky isn’t falling around here without you.
Regards,
TJ
Posted by: TJ Burns on 5/24/2017 at 7:38 pm
Such an amazing experience for you all. I am a friend of Joel Broder’s friend, Susie Okun. She was talking about your hike today and hooked me up with your blog. The pictures are beautiful. You must be having an incredible time! Enjoy and be safe. XO
Posted by: Jackie Mossman on 5/24/2017 at 2:59 pm
Fantastic life rewards! Best wishes Brent! Your friend Spud
Posted by: James Spodobalski on 12/15/2016 at 10:16 pm
Congratulations!!! That is awesome. It’s must have been beautiful at the top. Such a thrill!
Posted by: Dana Coletti on 7/25/2016 at 4:48 pm
Posted by: Solveig Waterfall, Billy Haas
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 18,701'
RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall calls from the Orizaba summit!
On The Map
Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
On The Map
Yo Branch,
Those are some good lookin Donkeys you got there. Now you know what it’s like to hang around West Point in the middle of winter.
Hey, what are the bathrooms like?
You know, I see you doing this and I think, wow! You could have been a Navy Seal and probably led the raid to get Bin Laden.
Remember, one foot in front of the other and if you begin seeing Sharon Steinhauer, get on oxygen immediately.
745796 sends
Posted by: TJ on 1/18/2016 at 2:52 pm
Randy
Sounds like things are going well for my mountain man. You definitely have the better weather right now…windchill of -20 here tonight…yikes! All is good on the homefront…Lucas got a promotion at work and Allison is happy with all her classes. Think of you often and miss you!
Love Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Irwin on 1/17/2016 at 3:28 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 9,600'
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:21pm PDT
Hello world! Checking in from camp.
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Patience is the name of the game up here. We’re soaking in the surroundings — even if it’s continuous snowfall and low visibility. White on white on white. Quiet and peaceful, contrasting with the surreal weather that accompanies this part of the world.
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We woke up today and had to dig ourselves out of our tents. We wandered into the kitchen tent to get caffeinated and enjoy some delicious blueberry pancakes. Since the weather has taken a bit of a turn, we got the news that we’d need to hunker down here for the second day in a row.
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Today was different from yesterday in the sense that the wind and snowfall picked up — around half an inch per hour. So, our time outside was limited.
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We spent some time clearing snow from the gear bags and around the tents, making sure it wasn’t creeping into places it shouldn’t be. A couple of us even began building what essentially became the Great Wall of Snow to protect our tents from the elements.
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To pass the time, we snacked, practiced tying knots, and, more than anything, had conversations with the team — getting to know each other better, telling stories, and understanding where everyone comes from.
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Although we all have the same goal, we come from different backgrounds. That’s the beauty of mountaineering — it brings together different souls from different walks of life.
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Tomorrow, we’re planning to carry some gear and supplies up to around 9,600 feet, then return to sleep at our current camp. Hopefully, the following day, we’ll continue moving upward.
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Spirits are high, we’re all hopeful, and we’re looking forward to having this beautiful mountain grace us with more of her presence.
- Connor Michalek
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Mt. McKinley Expedition May 29, 2025
Let’s go team!! Rooting for Carl and the rest of the Wittmier team to hopefully make some moves soon!! Sending best wished and crossed fingers here from Texas!!
Posted by: Sam Mehta on 6/5/2025 at 8:53 am
Caroline so proud of you and your teammates. Tomorrow will be a perfect day for your next climb. So says my butterfly
Posted by: Page Evans on 6/4/2025 at 12:51 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Congratulations Tim Zentz! So happy for you!
Posted by: Tracy Zentz on 9/7/2017 at 8:23 am
YaY! I hope everyone gets back home safely. So proud of you babe! Sitting in a hotel room in Oklahoma is not how I had planned on following your progress. YOU DID IT MR. ZENTZ! You did it!!! Congratulations to all of you and thank you for making it happen leaders Andres & Christina and everyone at RMI. Next trip….?
Posted by: Tari Zentz on 9/7/2017 at 7:58 am
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