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Aconcagua: Tucker & Team Rest at Camp 1

January 22, 2018

Posted by: Mark Tucker, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Today is all about rest. Resting the body and resting the mind before we move to Guanacos Camp, our Camp 2, at 18,000 feet. Anxious to move up, we are passing the time watching Netflix downloaded on our phones, reading books, taking cat naps and eating quesadillas. The team is also taking advantage of the sunny weather by taking light strolls around camp to stretch the legs. All this rest will pay off as we move higher up the mountain. Buenos Dias, RMI Guide Mark Tucker and team

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Good luck, team on your move to Camp 2! Looking forward to some great pictures, Shannon Long!

Posted by: Mark Fisher on 1/23/2018 at 7:20 am

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Vinson Massif: Hahn & Team’s Snow Day

November 30, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 7,200'

Not so much change today. Clouds and murk. We still got up and came to breakfast smiling. We engaged in a vicious scrabble showdown, spewing two-letter-words and bingos. After lunch we marched out into the falling snow and slight breeze. We cruised the now-familiar 10k loop, on foot. It took about two hours with the new snow a little squishy -like beach sand- underfoot. Despite the cool conditions we each warmed up pretty thoroughly. There was still time for resting and mingling with the other inmates before dinner. Afterward, we played a few more games and talked a bit more about the weather. Some went to see a movie about overwintering on the Antarctic continent. Most folks are optimistic that we’ll get a break from winter tomorrow. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

Mt. Rainier: Young & Team Summit!

August 7, 2017

Posted by: Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

At 6:40 am the Mt. Rainier summit climb team started their descent from the crater rim. Lead Guide Robby Young reported a smoky haze below the summit but clear skies at the top. The team is currently working their way back to Camp Muir.

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Way to go dad !!! (Ryan Swift) You encourage us to do great things. So glad that you and the team made it to the top. Looks like a great view. Congratulations to all.
From William,Nathaniel, Adrina and Heather

Posted by: Heather Swift on 8/7/2017 at 10:02 am

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Peru Seminar: Young & Team at Nevado Copa High Camp Ready for Summit Bid

July 12, 2017

Posted by: Robby Young, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Elevation: 16,500'

Hola amigos! It is Robby and Steve and your ESS-Peru team. We are here at High Camp on Nevado Copa and about 16,500 feet and just enjoyed the beautiful sunset up here. Just ate some dinner, now we are brushing our teeth, bedding now and getting ready for tonight's climb, which will come very shortly. We're waking up in the middle of the night, sometime tonight to attempt to summit Nevado Copa, which is just over 20,000 feet high. We certainly have our work cut out for us, but the team is strong and ready. We're having a great time here in Peru in the Cordillera Blanca. We will touch base hopefully from the summit of Nevado Copa tomorrow sometime in the late morning. Until then, hasta luego. RMI Guide Robby Young

RMI Guide Robby Young calls in from Nevado Copa High Camp.

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This is Hilda’d Dad wishing the entire team a successful climb.

Posted by: Dennis Buss on 7/12/2017 at 7:02 pm

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Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Move to 14,000’ Camp

June 3, 2017

Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

June 2, 2017 Hello, The team had an amazing day moving up to 14,200 ft Camp today. This team is doing some really great work with smooth climbing and great camp setup skills. We departed our 11,200 ft camp just after 8am and we able to use the morning shade and sun to our advantage, keeping us cool while climbing and warming us during our breaks. We arrived at 14 camp just after noon and enjoyed a sunny afternoon to build our camp. The views are amazing up here and we can see some of the challenges ahead, including the fixed lines. For dinner this evening, the team enjoyed another round of Chef Tyler's chicken quesadilla's served up with some spicy guacamole and Sriracha, who knew you could eat so well on an expedition! Tomorrow we will spend the day in camp resting, reinforcing camp and practicing some skills we will need for the days ahead. RMI Guides Tyler Jones, JM Gorum and Bryan Mazaika

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Amazing pictures…quite the view you have up there. One foot after the other, hang in there and best wishes as you move up the mountain. Be safe!! And Tym, Satoshi says, $2,550.00

Love, Mom

Posted by: Kristi Kennelly on 6/3/2017 at 11:15 am

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Denali Expedition: Jones & Team Take a Weather Day at 7,800’

May 29, 2017

Posted by: Tyler Jones, JM Gorum, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 7,800'

May 29, 2017 We woke up this morning to snow showers, moderate winds, and low visibility. Rather than do battle in a storm trying to move to 11,000 ft, we stayed in camp at 7,800 ft and enjoyed our first rest day. After yesterday's successful carry, the team has earned some recovery. We started the day with salmon, bagels, cream cheese, and some lively tunes. It seems like one of the team members has sealed his fate as the resident dj for the remainder of our trip. We followed breakfast with some lounging, napping, reading, and digging. Our kitchen tent is now the best looking one in camp, and maybe the whole mountain. For dinner, we will be dining on a delectable Mac and Cheese, with plenty of bacon thrown in for good measure. It has been snowing for most of the day, but accumulations have been moderate and the wind has bit of a bite. Everyone is feeling strong, and we are ready to move camp tomorrow..... Weather pending! RMI Guide Tyler Jones

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Jonesy! Keep it real tight up there my friend. Missing you and the D-Gnar this year, hope it’s as fun as it ever was. Stay warm, feed the soul and keep in touch. Look forward to the dispatches!

Posted by: Ol' Trapper on 5/30/2017 at 12:09 pm

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: Frank & Team Check In from Ixta’s High Camp

March 7, 2017

Posted by: Eric Frank, Jenny Konway

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 15,100'

Hello, this is RMI Guide Eric Frank calling in from high camp on Ixta. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to send out dispatches the last few days. We've had some technical difficulties with our satellite modem, so for at least the next few days, will be checking in with voice dispatches like this. All-in-all, the team is doing really well. We had a great day climbing up to our high camp here at 15,100' on Ixta. The weather is partly cloudy but this morning we had blue skies and am anticipating the same tomorrow for our climb. We're all settled into our tents and going to nap for the afternoon. We will have an early dinner and then get tucked into bed so we can get up in the middle of the night and climb tomorrow. Wish us luck. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide Eric Frank

RMI Guide Eric Frank calls in from Ixtaccihuatl High Camp.

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Good luck everyone. Proud of you son

Posted by: Duncan McKinnon on 3/8/2017 at 3:36 am

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Aconcagua: King & Team Settling in at Camp 1

January 6, 2017

Posted by: Mike King, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,400'

We woke to the sounds of the park helicopter bringing in supplies and flying out garbage and human waste. Today was our move day to Aconcagua Camp 1, 16,400 feet. Since we had done a carry already the team was familiar with the terrain and difficult sections. With warm tents and a light breeze the team is busy moving in and resting. We will sort gear for the carry to Camp 2 this evening and eat an early dinner since the shadow of the mountain hits our camp early. Our view from camp includes the first part of tomorrow's route and it includes snow! You might be asking why the excitement? We will take solid snow over loose scree any day of the week. Everyone is doing well despite the new altitude. Love and well wishes back home! RMI Guide Mike King

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Mt. Elbrus: Nugent & Team Acclimate to 15,000’

August 10, 2016

Posted by: Billy Nugent

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Elevation: 15,000'

We woke this morning to sunshine and French toast for breakfast... and coffee of course. Not a bad way to wake up. After our leisurely breakfast we geared up and headed out on another acclimatization hike this time to nearly 15,000'. We were on the trail for around 3 1/2 hours and over the course of the hike the weather gradually deteriorated. We felt a little bit of hail on our way back to camp but nothing terrible. Still, there are signs of the snow forecasted for tonight and tomorrow starting to show up. We won't mind a little weather on our last training/rest day before heading on our summit push Friday. Friday's forecast is looking good so we have our fingers crossed that it won't change. After our hike the gang went down to the cafe at the top of the gondola and hung out a bit... Good times over here in Russia. Til tomorrow! RMI Guide Billy Nugent

Mt. McKinley Expedition: Burns and Team Wait for Their Weather Window

May 30, 2025

Posted by: Seth Burns, Jackson Breen, Raymond Holt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,200'

Thursday May 29, 2025 11:15 pm PDT

The rest day at 14K. Waiting on the weather.

99% of people come to Denali with the sole aspiration of reaching the summit. Don’t be like these folks, they are basic and miss out While tent-bound and waiting for our weather window (hopefully Saturday or Sunday by the way, put it on your calendars), we’ve been busy with:

Building an ice monument at camp to honor the ice Pharaohs that will last a thousand suns.
Setting up an HOA and developing our surrounding community.
Reenacting 12 Angry Men, except the crime is who left a covert poop in our bathroom?
Putting up “Wanted” posters for Shannon’s friend, the elusive Bill “Big Moxy” Marshall.
Filming our workout tape, Body by Denali, guaranteed to deliver muscle loss in 22 days.

Once we complete all these side quests, I think we unlock a free ride to the top.

- RMI Climber Jason

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