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Elevation: 12,500'

Hi from Shira Camp at 12,500 ft on Kilimanjaro. It's currently raining cats and dogs! We started the day under clear blue skies, had a great breakfast and were hiking by 8:30 in the morning. The clouds started to build at around 9:30 but we had sun breaks for our whole hike. The terrain was fairly steep right from the start but every one handled it well. The vegetation was very different from the lush rain forest we were in yesterday. As we gained altitude the fauna had a more alpine feel that corresponds to our high elevation. After we arrived at camp the cooks made a great lunch and while we were eating the rain started. It is nice to be in camp for it so we can rest and relax with the sound of raindrops on the tents. One of our climbers would like to say hello to Mrs. Price's second grade class. Thanks for following along with our climb. RMI Guide Seth Waterfall

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Woo Hoo Eileen!
L&D is keeping tabs on your journey! We are excited and impressed at your sense of adventure and climbing skills! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventure upon your return!

Posted by: Anne & Christine on 1/14/2016 at 10:44 am

Love “tagging along” on your trip - here’s to the journey! Cheers to Team Fuller and everyone else…onward ho… Wishing you all amazing sights and sounds, sweat and laughter… ;)

Posted by: Jiffy Page on 1/14/2016 at 6:25 am

Mt. Rainier: Roe & Five Day Summit Climb Team Tag Top

August 26, 2018

Posted by: Gloria Roe

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb August 22 - 26 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today, the final day of their program. RMI Guide Gloria Roe led the team to the summit. As of 8:40 AM PT they were starting their descent from the crater rim. We look forward to seeing the team at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon for their team celebration. Congratulations to today's climbers!

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So excited to read about yet another successful climb with RMI Guide Gloria Roe!

Posted by: Mrs. Reid on 8/28/2018 at 9:49 am

Yea Team! How exciting for you all.

Posted by: Michelle on 8/27/2018 at 10:42 pm

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Enjoys Gorgeous Morning

July 25, 2018

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen and the Four Day Summit Climb July 22 - 25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 AM. They enjoyed gorgeous weather and a light breeze on the summit. The team started their descent from the crater rim around 7:30 AM. Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!

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So proud of everyone for the effort. Especially proud of my daughter Bri for pushing onward and upward to reach the summit with her hiking buddy, Ryan!

Posted by: Terry Drexler on 7/26/2018 at 7:05 pm

Amazing!!! So happy for all of you. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Enjoy the celebration!!

Posted by: Liz on 7/25/2018 at 10:41 am

Aconcagua: Gorum & Team Take a Rest Day At Camp Two

December 27, 2017

Posted by: JM Gorum, Hannah Smith, Avery Parrinello

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 18,000'

The team is all doing exceptionally well here at our new home at 18,000' on Aconcagua. The weather has been a bit unsettled, with scattered snow flurries and winds battering our tents throughout the day. This less than stellar weather has been a great excuse to hang out and rest to the best of our abilities, which is perfect because this will be our last rest day of the trip. Our plan is to make our summit attempt and hit a weather window in just a few days. We have done our time up high, and everyone is excited for the opportunity to show their stuff. For now, we're eating mac and cheese in the tents, and finishing off this relaxing day in style. Once we leave here, we will be on the go until we get back to Mendoza, so we're savoring the bit of down time that we have left. We'll check in from Camp 3 tomorrow. RMI Guide JM Gorum

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Finish Safari and Head Home

August 4, 2017

Posted by: Mark Tucker

The loop is complete. We are back at the Arumeru Lodge after a whirlwind Safari. We had a fine night in the bush of Tanzania. In those remote tented camps with all of their creature comforts prepared us well for our last safari. A delectable breakfast started our way back out through the park. Cloud cover did not lend to animal cover since we once again were overwhelmed by the abundance of game to be seen. A whole pride of lions doing some snacking was a wonderful touch to send us on our way. Took about three hours of us having to put up with nice smooth pavement to get us here. Repacking, showers, and of course more food has the team in good shape for travels abroad tonight. The new stories from trips like these last a lifetime and we are all excited to get home and share them. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

Mt. Rainier: July 6th SUMMIT!

July 6, 2017

Posted by: Paul Rachele, Chase Nelson

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb team led by RMI Guides Paul Rachele and Chase Nelson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:40am. Paul reported strong winds of about 50 mph and a cloud cap covering the crater rim. The team started their descent at 7:00am and are en-route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: July 1st Update

July 1, 2017

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Chase Nelson

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI teams, led by Pete Van Deventer and Chase Nelson, reached the Mt. Rainier summit at 5:45 a.m. The weather is nice and at 7:05 a.m. the teams were at High Break on their descent. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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Many thanks to Pete, Peter and Jordan for guiding us to the summit. It was was a great reward for our journey that began in January with “small” hikes!

Cheers,
Daryl

Posted by: Daryl on 7/3/2017 at 12:23 am

Pete, Pete, Chase, and Jordan-

You guys were the best. Thank you all for taking care of me, my closest friends, and family. Adventure of a lifetime.

I hope to do this again next year.

Thanks again guys.

Jim

Posted by: Jim Fick on 7/2/2017 at 9:19 am

Mt. Rainier: Four & Five Day Summit Climb Teams Turn at 13,500’

June 7, 2017

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Pepper Dee

Elevation: 13,500'

The Four Day Summit Climb June 4-7 led by RMI Guide Dave Hahn and the Five Day Summit Climb led by Pepper Dee were unable to reach the summit today due to high winds and deteriorating weather. Both teams ascended to 13,500' this morning but were forced to turn around due to weather. The teams will return to Camp Muir to re-pack and take a short rest before descending to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

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Hello and congrats to all on the Hahn team. Outstanding “participation” on the climb and tremendous patience for putting up with the awkward sense of humor of a southern redneck. Y’all are forever in my memories! Thank you to the birthday girl Nikki, the leg model Solveig, and the man with the bed time stories Dave. Y’all took great care of us and are good folk to spend time on a mountain with! May the good Lord keep you safe on all your future expeditions!

Posted by: Keith Lineback on 6/8/2017 at 6:16 pm

The leader of a group of people have a great deal of responsibility in your case I Sincerely believesdid that You makes The right call,Hope that tomorrow will l be a better day, God bless you.

Posted by: Lauro De Leon Jr on 6/8/2017 at 2:02 pm

Kilimanjaro: Tucker and Team Tour Tarangire National Park

July 21, 2016

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Right now I'm watching a gigantic, large tusked elephant tearing apart an acacia tree just a few feet away from the porch of my stilted tent platform in the full moon light. Funny how a creature that large could literally sneak up on our digs for the night here at Kikoti camp, just outside Tarangire National Park. It has been another perfect weather day with just enough clouds and breeze to keep the bush land from being too hot. After an hour of driving we stopped for a tour of a Masai Boma. It's very interesting and always amazing to see the hearty souls living in the traditional style. Another hour put us in the park where we enjoyed just amazing landscape and crazy plant life. If that wasn't enough throw a couple thousand animals in the mix. We ended the day with a most flavorful bounty back at camp. Tomorrow we have another half day on safari in Tarangire as we make our way back to the Dik Dik. RMI Guide Mark Tucker & Team

Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Reach Camp One

July 12, 2016

Posted by: Mark Tucker