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Posted by: Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Eric Frank calls in from Orizaba's high camp.
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Blake Votilla, Nikki Champion
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Lots of awe here over your achievement. Enjoy the last nights of southern clear- sky watching and rest. B&B
Posted by: elizabeth tompkin on 1/24/2017 at 9:03 pm
Posted by: Steve Gately, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Wishing everyone a beautiful and safe experience. Sending Boyd lots of hugs . I’m excited for you!
Posted by: Nichole jensen on 12/14/2016 at 5:11 pm
The entire O’Shaughnessy family wish Boyd and they entire expedition a safe and exciting climb. Looking for updates on your adventure!
Posted by: Mike O'S on 12/13/2016 at 8:01 pm
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Robby Young, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Ditto what Leanne said ... we are all anxiously awaiting what’s next for you all and the news can’t come soon enough. Nine days at Camp 3. Is that a record? I know you are doing your best to keep your spirits up together and give it all you’ve got. Justin, can I promise you a foot rub for all your efforts? Hopefully that gives you just a little more stamina ...
Posted by: Patrice La Vigne on 5/28/2016 at 2:24 pm
Oh, the simple pleasures of life - sunshine, dry clothes, deep sleep. I hope all these things stay with you until you reach your goal and return home safely. Your friends in the lower half have been praying nonstop for your safety and health.
These blog posts are like letters from heaven. Thanks for keeping us informed. It’s our lifeline.
Posted by: leanne on 5/28/2016 at 10:37 am
The Ecuador Volcanoes team continued their acclimatization journey yesterday, making an ascent of Ricco Pichincha just outside of Quito. For many of the climbers, this was a new altitude PR (15413’). Today, the team will start their drive toward Cayambe, stopping to do a moderate acclimatization hike around Laguna de Cuicocha before stopping at a hacienda for the evening. Folks are beginning to settle into the trip, getting into the flow of the expedition and enjoying the diverse culture Ecuador has to offer. Meanwhile, excitement grows as the start of the first major climb grows nearer and the team begins to feel more and more acclimatized.
RMI Guide Mike Bennett
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Ecuador Volcanoes January 21, 2025
Looking strong ! I’m sure you’re all crushing it under the leadership of Dustin and Mike. Shout out to Mo and Bill. You guys have worked hard for this and I know you’ll have a tremendous experience. Godspeed to the Ecuador team!
-Joe
p.s. Don’t pet the strays…
Posted by: Joseph Mueller on 1/24/2025 at 7:16 pm
Ahhh, Orizaba! The climactic conclusion to our Mexican Volcano sojourn.
But before we recount the day I feel it important to regale the dear RMI blog post reader with events of this illustrious RMI sponsored event!
The trip begins with a meeting of strangers, aficionados of adventure if you will, led by our mountain guide whose skill and competence is only exceeded by his devilish good looks and excellent calves.
After meeting in Mexico City, we headed to conquer La Malinche; our mission successful and quite moist, we Summited the beast and befriended a cadre of stray dogs- LFB you have a home in America whenever you see fit.
Our journey then took us to Ixta High Camp in a single day. After a few hours of sleep a few of us conquered the salacious Medusa of a mountain.
Our next two days we spent in Puebla. To be honest, nothing to report but everything was incredible! Unfortunately, it was over too quickly, and we were off to Orizaba.
After a brief stop at an old soap factory run by a lovely old man, we were off to Orizaba base camp….what awaited was an alpine start- for the uninitiated, alpine start is a euphemism for the following “I don’t care if it’s midnight, wake up we gonna go summit that monster”-……after 7 hours of suffering and straight uphill trudging at 5 am in the dark on a glacier with a steep pitch, Orizaba was conquered! The remarkable thing is everyone in our group made it to the top! We headed down back to the soap factory for dinner and now pack to head home on Sunday!
To our new friends I will say this….
It was a true pleasure getting to know all of you. Very rarely does a group of complete strangers absolutely click and find so many commonalities. From sharing jokes to gaining intimate knowledge of each other, it was an experience of a life time. Serendipity never ceases to amaze.
Sure Does!
RMI Client Joe Musial
Thanks so much Geoff, Nikki, and Blake, and the rest of the team. Matt and I had a blast climbing with you all. Best of luck to everyone on your next mountain adventure!
M+M
Posted by: Meredith on 7/7/2016 at 12:44 pm
Thanks Geoff, Nikki and Blake. This was a great climb and an excellent experience overall :)
Posted by: Balaji on 7/6/2016 at 10:49 am
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