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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif
Peter Whittaker checking in from the ice.
We pushed back our wake-up and starting times this morning in order to let a few of the surrounding teams get out on the trail first. The Barranco Wall has a few tight passages along rock ledges where we’d just as soon miss the traffic jams. That meant a leisurely pace to rolling out of bed and packing up. It was cool in the shadow of the mountain though, and a relief -during breakfast- when the sun hit. We marched toward the base of the wall at 9 AM with perhaps a few butterflies in some stomachs as folks wondered how it would all work out. From below, the Great Barranco Wall looks very much like a Great Wall… intimidating. But as we started winding up the trail and came to grips with the tricky parts, most began to relax. Our local guides -John, Tom, Naiman and Philibet were at every difficult move, pointing out hand and footholds and managing porter traffic. Before long we’d cruised past the narrowest ledges and gotten to easier -though still steep- trail sections in the middle of the wall. There were still a few places requiring both hands on the rock near the top, but then we popped out onto flat ground about 1200 ft higher than where we’d begun. We took a well-deserved break and snapped a few pictures of the spectacular South Face of Kilimanjaro. The rest of the walk to Karanga was easy in comparison to the Wall. Just a few valleys to traverse, and lots of sights to see as much of the lower cloud melted away. We sat down to lunch in our new camp at 13,100 ft. The afternoon was a chance for resting and rehydrating. As the sun set, John -our lead guide- led the team in an impromptu dance session on the concrete heli-pad adjacent to camp. We sat down to dinner in our well lit dining tent and then came out to another beautiful night scene, this time with the lights of Moshi (the city at Kili’s Southeast corner) spread out far below.
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Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Joe Hoch, Lauren Macklin, Leif Bergstrom, Trevor Katz, George Hedreen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & Joe Hoch led their Four Day Climb June 26 - 20 teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Dustin reported windy conditions with a lenticular cloud above them for most of the climb. However, the cloud had dissipated as they reached the crater rim and they were enjoying the sunshine as they crossing the crater to Columbia Crest. After celebrating on the summit, they will descend to Camp Muir, repack and continue down to Paradise. We look forward to meeting the teams at Rainier BaseCamp later today.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb with RMI Guides Henry Coppolillo and Joe Hoch reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 5:30 am. Henry reported clear skies with steady winds of 20 mph. The team is on the descend and in route back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations Team!
So proud of the entire group, especially our dad Srinivas, for accomplishing this major goal of his. We love you and are so proud of you!
Posted by: Sanjana, Sumedha, Amrutha on 7/9/2022 at 10:32 am
Thank you coach for taking care of my husband and bringing him down safe. I’m so proud of you Rahul ♥️
Posted by: Gayatry on 7/9/2022 at 9:56 am
Go Katie and Adam! I hope you are having an amazing time!
Posted by: Jenna on 12/16/2011 at 5:04 pm
Great climb!! You are always heros in our eyes. Wish we could be with you (well, at least Rosston and I). Good luck on the balance of your trip. We look forward to your tales and pictures.
Love,
Steve, Judy & Rosston
Posted by: steve sherlock on 12/16/2011 at 11:44 am
Posted by: Seth Burns, Tatum Whatford, Sam Hoffman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
We are happy to report that the entire team stood on top of Mt. Baker this morning. We had clear skies and spectacular views of Washington’s volcanoes to the south. The team climbed strong. We're on the descent and headed back to the trailhead.
RMI Guide Seth Burns and Team
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Mike Uchal
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Northside
Great job Marcky-poo! Cant wait to have you back at my place. Miss you and love you!
Posted by: Lindsey on 8/15/2019 at 10:09 am
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 20,320'
RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in after the team's summit day.
On The Map
Bob, one more peak under your belt! What a huge accomplishment! All your training and determination is paying off. The girls and I are at the lake and we had spotty communication, but I was following your progress daily, sometimes multiple times daily! Keep your balance on that descent and don’t come down the mountain faster than you should!! ;-)
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Spinks on 6/22/2012 at 8:11 am
We are SO impressed! Congratulations! Roger and Charlie
Posted by: Charlie Hewson on 6/22/2012 at 3:01 am
On The Map
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Dustin Wittmier and the Mt. Rainier Five Day Climb teams endured a steady and consistent spring storm at Camp Muir. Windy conditions prevented the teams fom ascending above Camp Muir but will make for epic stories of traveling to the outhouse while at camp. The teams will return to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford this afternoon.
Sorry to hear that, looks like last three expeditions able to go up Muir Camp only due to weather.
Is May is good month to go (just wondering)?
Posted by: Umesh Patel on 5/8/2022 at 5:01 pm
Sorry to hear the May 6th team got turned around due to weather….
I am ready to tackle Rainier on August 3 - 6…. I am hoping the weather is not a factor
I would LOVE to hear of your experiences and recommendations so I can learn more
Posted by: Jeff Duqutte on 5/7/2022 at 9:36 am
Happy Anniversary, my love. I would do it all again. You make everything better.
Our life of Adventures and Oatmeal is perfect.
Blow me a kiss and then go to bed, tomorrow is going come fast!
So proud of and stoked for you.
John
Posted by: John GILMAN on 8/20/2022 at 7:57 am
You all are amazing!
Posted by: Diana Lowe on 8/19/2022 at 1:01 pm
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