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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Descend to Mweka Camp

July 17, 2016

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 10,000'

Early up, early down. You would be amazed at what you can accomplish before noon when you have a strong team. We're all together here at our 10,000ft Camp Mweka. A tired crew for sure but that can't hide the glow on their sunscreen faces. A bit breezy and temps in the teens couldn't keep the whole boat from dropping anchor on the summit. Altitude records for all but that is so over shadowed by the bond between climbing partners I witnessed this fine day. The compassion exhibited to one another during this physical and mental challenge to people that you just met gives you hope for all mankind. The support, friendliness and caring by our local outfitter, the Dik Dik Lodge, solidifies its world wide. Up early, a few hours down hill, then it's lodge time! RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Alpamayo: Elias & Team Trek Through the Santa Cruz Valley

July 13, 2016

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Peru Seminar

Day two is behind us! It flew quick, marveled by the wonders of the lower Santa Cruz Valley, which is one of the prime trekking destinations in Peru by itself. We also flew quick, and bypassed the standard camp, gaining an hour for tomorrow's arrival to Base Camp. Everybody is doing fantastic, and we're currently enjoying an outstanding dinner at our dining tent (squash soup, trout and fruit cup is being served). We look forward to a good night of sleep here at Icchi Coccha camp and to tomorrow's move to Base Camp. RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos and team.

Mt. Elbrus: Grom and Team Arrive in Moscow

July 10, 2016

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside

Hello Everyone, All is well here in Moscow. Most of the team arrived yesterday evening after some very long flights. As most of us are still adjusting to the massive time change we keep things simple with a little round of introductions and stepped out for a short walk and a nice dinner. Today we meet with our local tour guide and had an outstanding tour of the nearby Red Square, Kremlin as well as visiting several churches including the iconic St. Basil's. We took a short break and then headed out once again for dinner and a nice walk. Everyone is doing great and looking forward to heading to the mountains tomorrow. That's all for now. RMI Guide Casey Grom and Crew

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Thinking of you all day with love, Thad, on your birthday. Love this blog. Am grateful for the weather and impressed with Casey Grom;s credentials. May you and Samantha have a lifetime of beautiful memories of this adventure. Warmest love to all, JoMama, aka Grandma Jo

Posted by: Jo Yeik on 7/12/2016 at 1:55 pm

So glad you had good weather so far
Great pics
Your in our thoughts and prayers
Love from south carolina

Posted by: Tracey Golden on 7/12/2016 at 10:29 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 3rd, Summit!

July 3, 2016

Posted by: Mike Uchal, Tyler Jones

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Mike Uchal reached the summit of Mt. Rainier Early this morning. Tyler reported Breezy, but clear skies above 7800’. They started their descent at about 7:10 am. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Congratulations Shannon and climbing crew, well done!!

Sarah

Posted by: Sarah McQ on 7/5/2016 at 10:59 pm

Congratulations team, so very proud of you all!!! xoxo

Posted by: Roxanne Ventus on 7/3/2016 at 11:03 am

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Mt. Rainier: RMI Guide Brent Okita & Teams Summit!

June 17, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The summit climb teams, led by Brent Okita and JJ Justman, tagged the top of Mt. Rainier at 7:35am this morning. They reported winds about 25 mph, a bit chilly, and a cloud cap forming. Both teams began their descent at 8:20 a.m. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Congratulations Mark, Soleil, & Cabrina!! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about it.
Love,
Janine

Posted by: Janine on 6/17/2016 at 9:20 am

Jeremy,

I don’t know you but everyone seems pretty pumped for you. Nice work, bud!

Posted by: Hayden on 6/17/2016 at 8:59 am

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Aconcagua: Nugent & Team Rest Day at Camp 1

January 21, 2016

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Well, we are enjoying a pleasant, if a bit breezy, rest day here at Aconcagua Camp 1. People are passing the time watching movies, playing cribbage, reading, and taking Spanish lessons from Pato, our newest addition to the guide team. Not much else to report, we're hoping to move up to Camp 2 tomorrow where we plan on waiting out the coming weather before making our move to Plaza Cólera (Camp 3) and subsequent summit push. Morale is high and we are all looking forward to being reunited with our best snack food up in the cache at Camp 2. More to come as the story develops, RMI Guide Billy Nugent

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Hey Randy (AKA - Mountain Man),

Enjoy your day off. Hope your climb to Camp 2 goes smoothly and the weather there is not too much of a challenge.

Stay strong and be safe.

Love you,
Dad

Posted by: Dad on 1/22/2016 at 6:36 am

Buenos dias querido Randy (Good morning dear Randy) I am sure that you will make your goal. Arrive safe to the top of the mountain. Good for you that you are learning Spanish ( Bueno para ti que estes aprendiendo espanol). Receive all my love and blessing from God,

Posted by: Luz Irwin on 1/22/2016 at 6:31 am

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Kilimanjaro: Tucker & Team Ascend to High Camp

January 2, 2016

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,000'

Luckily for us the rain stopped about midnight. Clear and cool as we started the day with yet another fine breakfast. Not a long climb today, just a little over two hours to get us here at high camp, Barafu 15,000 ft. After making camp and enjoying lunch we got sorted for the summit climb to night. Lots of lunch/ snacks for the 12 hour climb ahead were a big focus and planing our clothing layers as well. Nice weather for drying boots and lounging about. Going to try and take a break before early dinner and nap till 11:30 wake up. The whole team is in good shape so with a bit of luck some good weather we should be on top soon. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Thinking of you as your 12-hour Climb has you almost on Cloud 9 : )
All of us are praying for the HIGH POINT of your amazing adventure !
Mark must be a wonderful leader. Blessings on all of you, love, TH

Posted by: Terry Seidler (mother of Bob & Tom & grandmothe on 1/2/2016 at 6:05 pm

Waiting to hear from you! You definitely will be closer to God and little Oma. Thinking of you constantly and praying for a safe journey. Paris is doing great and rooting for you all.
Love Bibi and Ross -Dirt & Dani and Jackson -Michelle and Nicole.

Posted by: Bibi Turner on 1/2/2016 at 2:38 pm

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Mexico’s Volcanoes: King & Team Finish Expedition with Two Successful Summits

February 25, 2017

Posted by: Mike King, Christina Dale

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

The Mexico team is back safe at Sr. Reyes' climbers hostel after a long summit day on Pico de Orizaba. Following our dusty drive down from the hut we spent the evening cleaning gear and packing for our flights tomorrow. This trip flew by and we were fortunate to have great weather, two summits and a wonderful group of climbers. Thanks for following along! RMI Guide Mike King

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Looks fantastic! Congratulations. I wish I still had it me to do this.

Posted by: Duncan Mckinnon on 3/5/2017 at 5:01 pm

Awesome!!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Posted by: Dave Kestel on 2/26/2017 at 2:53 am

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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons Summit!

August 4, 2016

Posted by: Ben Liken

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. RMI Guide Ben Liken Reported that the team was 100% to the summit today with a total round trip climb time of 11 hours. They plan to practice some crevasse rescue this afternoon back at Camp Schurman and then do a bit of training tomorrow morning before returning to Ashford Basecamp. Congratulations to the Emmons Team!

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This was pretty much the most fun I’ve ever had doing anything. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, and I am happy I got to share this experience with such a great group of people. To the guides: I am thoroughly impressed by your professionalism, knowledge and patience. If I could have you guys on every climb I do going forward, I would.

Posted by: Michael Tamburello on 8/16/2016 at 8:56 am

Way to go, team. Thanks to everyone for making last week’s trip such a success.

I enjoyed meeting and getting to know all of you. Please look me up if you are ever in San Jose or Silicon Valley more generally.

Hats off to our guides for their professionalism, patience, sense of humor and motivational skills! You guys are a class act.

Posted by: Scott Henderson on 8/9/2016 at 6:36 pm

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Mt. Rainier: First Summit Climb of the Season Reaches Columbia Crest

May 13, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Brent Okita & Seth Waterfall led their teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Brent radioed in at 7 am from Columbia Crest reporting great conditions and a beautiful day for the first summit of the 2016 season. Both teams left the crater rim around 7:30 am en route to Camp Muir. They will repack and continue their descent to Paradise this afternoon. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's Five Day Summit Climb Teams!

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