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Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
I went to bed tired after three successive nights of little to no sleep. I entered my sleeping bag fearful of seismic disturbances both inside and outside my tent, but fatigue overtook me and I slept with dreams of everything dolce de leche. Woke up to a blue bird day and ready to reset. Not much to say about a rest day- eat, drink, hike a little, eat, play Farkle, talk random minutia, and then eat- you get the picture.
Today I thought would be a good day to share gratitude. I am very grateful for the Argentinian people, so welcoming, huggers and hand shakers, space violators- I love that. I am grateful for the 6 other strangers I am climbing with, thrown together with high individual expectations but how quickly we formed a team of working together for a common goal. Nate- from Illinois, works in the medical device industry and in the Air Force reserves, family man and enjoys a good beer, gentle bear and unable to be poked as he will always laugh it off, always willing to help, not a single swear word in his vocabulary but I am holding out hope. Eric- from Indiana, train engineer, energy is off the charts and he can laugh at himself, authority on rock bands and an avid 4-wheeler, can talk to anybody about anything, always willing to help. Erica- from LA and owns her own business, extremely tough but easy going hanging out with 6 other guys in the mountains with pretty offensive language (outside of Nate), aspiring Farkle master, also quick to contribute productively to a conversation, always willing to help. Ethan- from Indiana, owns his own business, near master of obtuse trivia particularly movies for which he says he never watches them, doesn’t take long for him to get a room laughing, cheats at Farkle, always willing to help. Dom- from WA, our guide and team leader, quick to read a room and join into any conversation from conspiracies on why the world is flat to Farkle strategies, affable, knowledgeable, humble, glad he is leading us. And last but not least, Ben- from a lot of places but most recently I think AZ, our other guide, the uncle every kid wishes he had with his mastery of riddles and bad Dad jokes even though he has no offspring, affable, knowledgeable, humble, also glad he is helping lead us.
I think I am in good hands with these new friends of mine. So on our first rest day, I am grateful. That’s no cap…
RMI Climber Brian G
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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Jess Matthews, Taylor Bickford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
On The Map
Seriously took me a minute to find the right blog!
You guys are all smiling and climbing - I know you must be excited for the climb ahead.
Have fun and enjoy every minute!
Love you Rich
Posted by: Susie and the Kids on 5/31/2018 at 5:25 pm
Checking in again. So happy to see the progress. It’s time for Steve to come home… the bachelorette season has started and I know how much he loves the show !! ;)
I’m loving all of the pictures.
Sending my love and best wishes to everyone.
Stay safe,
Misty
Posted by: Misty on 5/28/2018 at 11:08 pm
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
On The Map
Safe travels and have fun!! Doing it in beast mode Rue!!! Good luck to you and your entire team.
Cheers,
Cindee
Posted by: Cindee on 5/5/2017 at 7:59 pm
With you in spirit. Hoping for great weather. Cheers.
Posted by: Chuck H on 5/5/2017 at 2:00 pm
On The Map
It’s been fun following the team’s progress. Best wishes as you move higher toward the summit, maybe even blue skies and minimal wind. Otherwise, hunker down and enjoy the experience. Either way it will be memorable.
Posted by: Bruce on 1/13/2017 at 6:46 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Dave, thanks so much for making us all a part of this incredible journey. We’re getting Mary back in the states soon and we’re so excited to hear about her journey, and we are so greatfull to you and the guides for getting her here safe and sound. We also thank you for all the pictures you painted with your eloquent words. I’m sure it’s not easy to hike a mountain “hearding cats” so to speak, with all those people in tow, and still have the energy to sit down at the end of the day and find the amazing words to give those of us at home a chance to live vicariously through our family members. A genuine thanks to you and the RMI staff for hosting this site/blog for all of us back home!!
A pleasant journey home to all of the hikers. our daughter, Mary, I’m sure, will take a piece of all of you with her home in the form of memories that will last a lifetime.
With much appreciation and congratulations to all,
Bill and Kathy Harshbarger
Posted by: Bill and Kathy Harshbarger (Mary's Parents) on 9/3/2016 at 5:50 am
What an absolutely amazing journey for all of you. Thank you for taking care of each other and much appreciation to Dave for posting wonderfully detailed blogs that allowed the rest of us to cheer and follow from afar.
Jason—we’re so thrilled for you and anxious for your return. Safe travels. Love you.
Posted by: Jen (Jason's sister) on 9/2/2016 at 9:12 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Thanks so much for letting Lee and I be a part of this! WOW can hardly wait! If you need us “it may be a day’s drive” but I can make it happen ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY! oxoxox
Posted by: Becky Pittman on 8/8/2016 at 5:49 pm
Posted by: Robby Young, Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar
Elevation: 18,871'
RMI Guide Robby Young calls in the Pisco Oeste summit!
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pepper Dee, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
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Way to go Cindy!! Awesome accomplishment!!
Posted by: Jeannie on 8/31/2018 at 9:39 am
Awesome job Tim and Cindy! I’m thrulled that the weather was on your side!! Great news!! Safe trip down!!!
Posted by: Penny pfann on 8/31/2018 at 9:16 am
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