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Aconcagua: Justman & Team Carry to Camp 1

February 4, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

Booted up and ready to go! So says Team Aconcagua. Actually, our boots are already off! We just returned to base camp after a successful, secret, covert operation aptly named, "Carry to Camp One". The team did great and how couldn't they? We were blessed with sunny skies and calm winds! An absolutely gorgeous day to acclimatize to 16,400 feet. We are now snacking on cucumber/tomato/avocado salad and sipping cokes, Tour de France style! Everyone here says hello to family and friends. Tomorrow we will take a well deserved rest day to maximize the recovery benefits of base camp before we are moving on up to the big leagues! RMI Guides JJ Justman and JM Gorum

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Waltz ! Enjoy your last rest day and get ready to conquer that mountain ! We didn’t win power ball either !

Posted by: Bernie on 2/4/2016 at 6:51 pm

I can only imagine all the hard work and planning that has gone into a trip like this. You all should be proud. Great accomplishments from hard working young men and women.

Posted by: Sandra Blake on 2/4/2016 at 12:23 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Finish with Spectacular Game Viewing in Tarangire National Park

July 24, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Jambo from Africa everyone! We have had an exciting last two days as we made our way to Tarangire National Park, known for their abundance of elephants, and we weren't disappointed. Yesterday we spent about four hours driving through the park which is mostly a savannah with a river running through it. We saw hundreds of elephants and more giraffes than I've ever seen, and plenty of other wildlife too. We spent the night out in the African bush in a remote tented camp called Kakoti that overlooks Tarangire Park. We arrived to watch the beautiful sunset one last time and then enjoyed yet another wonderful meal. Today we finished our safari with a drive back through Tarangire where some of the team caught a glimpse of a leopard as it crossed the road before it disappeared again. There were plenty of elephants again and everyone enjoyed our last day as we made our way back to the Dik Dik Lodge before quick showers and then it was off to the airport. Thanks for following! RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams Reach Summit

August 19, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Christina Dale & Bryan Mazaika led their Four Day Summit Climb Teams (August 16 - 19) to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Teams were reaching the crater rim around 7:30 AM PT. Christina reported a beautiful and warm day. The teams will return to Camp Muir and continue down to Paradise. They will end their program with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

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Shoutout to all the Montreal climbers from a Kansas prairie flatlander! Way to go Molls!

Posted by: Beth on 8/19/2018 at 11:27 am

Congratulations! I’m very glad for all of you and I’m particularly proud of my daughter Marie-Laure.

Posted by: Louise Côté on 8/19/2018 at 9:58 am

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Mt. Rainier: Kautz Team Turns at 13,200’

August 16, 2018

Posted by: JM Gorum

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,200'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team with RMI Guide JM Gorum slowly worked their way up the Katuz Ice Chute today, but route conditions on the Wapowety Cleaver did not allow the team to climb beyond. The team in on the descent working their way back to high camp. The Team will spend the evening on the mountain. Tomorrow morning will be spent wrapping up their mountaineering skills training, and they will descend to Paradise in the afternoon. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams Reach the Summit!

July 23, 2016

Posted by: Mike King, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 20 - 23, 2016 led by RMI Guides Mike King and Kel Rossiter reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning with clear skies and winds around 15 mph. The team began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

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awesome job brooke! can’t wait to hear about it and see pics!

Posted by: scott on 7/25/2016 at 12:56 pm

Congrats Mike! That should be your 50th summit right?

Thanks again for all you did on the seminar.

Matt

Posted by: Matt Voswinkel on 7/24/2016 at 1:11 pm

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Denali Expedition: Upper West Rib Team Enjoys the View

June 13, 2016

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: 14,000'

June 13, 2016 - 7:09 pm PT After a big day caching at 16,400' on the rib we slept in this morning. Eventually folks started to rise and trickle into the kitchen where Steve was make breakfast burritos and fresh coffee, we relaxed, ate and drank our fill until around noon. Then we got geared up for a short walk over to the Edge of the World. Today was a perfect day for it with mostly clear skies and no wind. We spent an hour taking pictures and enjoying the view of the Alaska Range before heading back to camp. We did a little bit of fixed line and running belay training and then chilled for the afternoon. Tonight we will be exploring some exotic cuisine from India and sipping tea before bed. It is looking like the next couple of days will bring snow and high winds to the upper mountain so we will most likely have a couple more rest days at 14 before it breaks later in the week. The weather days are actually a blessing in disguise, it allows us to be fully rested and better acclimatize. Everyone is in good spirits and enjoying some down time. Thanks for following along with us, The Upper West Rib team

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Jim and Team, Ry and I are following you everyday. The pictures are absolutely amazing. We’re excited to watch this story unfold. Can’t wait to see you and hear the stories.

Mac & Ry

Posted by: Mac Hawley on 6/15/2016 at 9:14 am

Ben,

As I sit here suffering through shin splints from a 5 mile run, I can’t help but marvel at the undertaking you have taken on. May the force of a thousand Spartan’s guide your way safely and swiftly. This goes for Jim too (and the rest of the team of course). Keep at it bruh. We are all super proud and super stoked. We are beers ready, glittered up.

Posted by: Spiros Botos on 6/14/2016 at 7:19 pm

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Ecuador Volcanoes: Grom & Team Prepare for Next Objective - Chimborazo

December 15, 2015

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Hello Everyone, All is well here in Ecuador especially after a wonderful night of rest. The team did a fantastic job on Cayambe yesterday and really deserved it. We spent last night in the oldest Hacienda in Ecuador called Guachala, which dates back to the 16th century, and isn't too far from the mountain. After a relaxing morning at the Hacienda we loaded up our gear and headed south for five hours to reach our next climbing objective, Chimborazo. We are spending the night in another newer hacienda, not far from Chimborazo, built about 20 years ago by a German mountain guide that's full of climbing memorabilia. Our plan is to have another good night's rest here, then hike up to a high camp tomorrow afternoon to help shorten our climb. If all goes according to plan we'll be settled in camp by 5pm and hopefully get a little more rest before starting our climb around 11-12pm. Everyone enjoyed the drive and the beautiful views we had today. We are all excited for tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Visit Tarangire National Park

September 13, 2018

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello everyone, Today we headed to Tarangire National Park know for its abundant elephants, and it didn’t disappoint. There were plenty of elephants around, and we parked on an overlook to watch a large group of them play in the river. There were lots of giraffes, impalas, monkeys, ostriches, and many others. One of the highlights was seeing three cheetah not too far off just relaxing under a tree. We are spending our last night here in Africa at Tarangire Balloon Camp, which has beautiful tented rooms with screened windows to allow the sounds of the wild African night in. Everyone is doing great and we are hoping to see a few more big cats on our way out tomorrow. Then it will be back to our main lodge near Arusha for a brief stop before catching our evening flights home. Thanks for following, RMI Casey Grom and the Safari crew

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I hope this is not a duplicate comment, I thought I responded to this last blog post. Thank you again, Casey, RMI and the entire crew!! This last few days, so happy for the continued amazing, enriching experiences…and the w a r m t h :-). Emily and Alysia…you took care of all 3 “summit, safari, and shangri- la”. Way to go. Much love, see you soon xo :-)

Posted by: Shelby Schneider on 9/14/2018 at 1:41 pm

All we can say is “Incredible!” What an incredible guide and team leading an incredible group to a lifetime of memories!! We are grateful to to RMI for such a wonderful blog to share in the experience with our children B&G!! What an adventure it has been! Thank you and wishes to everyone for safe travels back to their home and loved ones!

Posted by: Shelly & Greg Meador on 9/13/2018 at 1:49 pm

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Aconcagua: King & Team Arrive Back at Base Camp, Will Have One Last Night on the Trail

January 13, 2018

Posted by: Mike King, Jess Matthews, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

The team woke to cold and snowy conditions at High Camp...normal Aconcagua conditions, just not what we experienced this expedition. We had some gear to pick up at our previous camps, but finally got down to base camp for some much earned beverages and a delicious dinner. We will walk to Leñas, our first trek campsite for the infamous asado...Chapstick application is key to enjoying the grilled carne after being in the Alta Montana for the last two weeks. The moon is newer then our trek in so the stars/Milky Way dust will be in full effect, my favorite place to sleep under the stars. This is our final dispatch of the trip, thanks for the comments. Get down to Leñas next climbing season for the best steak this side of the Galaxy and a bid at the highest peak in South America! RMI Guides Mike King, Jess Matthews & Nick Scott

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Thank you Mike, Jess and Nick, for all the post. It really is a comfort to hear about the group and daily postings. I must admit hearing about high temperatures and snow was hard to grasp at first.
Great to hear they had reached the top and now to hear they will be on their way home. Thank you for leading this group to safety.

Posted by: Donna Bernier on 1/14/2018 at 8:44 am

Congratulations team! You have so much to be proud of. Enjoy the well deserved showers and food. Safe travels home brother Dave love Jul

Posted by: Julie Beckner on 1/14/2018 at 8:29 am

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Mt. Rainier: Paradise Seminar On Top!

August 19, 2017

Posted by: Andy Bond

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise, led by RMI Guide Andy Bond, was on the Mt. Rainier summit just before 7:00 a.m. They are enjoying the Cascades Mountain views above a sea of clouds. The team has been on the mountain since Monday learning many mountaineering skills to prepare for bigger mountain objectives, such as Denali in Alaska. We look forward to hearing about their week of adventure this afternoon.

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