Entries from Expedition Dispatches
August 1, 2024
Posted by: Drew O’Brien, Erika Birkeland, Hannah Blum, Robert Whyte
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,500'
Good Morning,
Last night after the move to Camp Schurman the team elected to split into a group focused on advanced climbing/crevasse rescue skills and a summit team.
The summit team woke around 10pm for their summit push. After dealing with warm nighttime temps, isothermal snow, and punching through multiple snow bridges the team decided to turn around at about 10,500.
All team members are now back in camp beginning a day of ice climbing, glacial navigation and crevasse rescue training.
RMI Guide Drew O'Brien
PC: Drew O'Brien
August 1, 2024
Posted by: Joe Hoch, George Hedreen, Dylan Anderson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb July 29 - 1 August led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch, George Hedreen and Dylan Anderson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The weather is beautiful and the team climbed well. They are currently on the descent to Camp Muir. They will continue down to Paradise later today and conclude their adventure.
Nice work team!
August 1, 2024
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Christina Dale, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The All Women's team July 29 - 1 August led by RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Christina Dale and Bailey Servais reached the summit around 5 am today. It's a beautiful blue-bird day. The team is currently on their descent to Camp Muir. They will make a short stop at Camp Muir before continuning down the Muir Snowfield to Paradise later today.
Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to all!
Especially Jen & Isabelle!!
So very proud!
Posted by: Joal Johnson Tolmie on 8/1/2024 at 9:04 am
CONGRATS, HALLIE!!!!!!
Posted by: Siobhan on 8/1/2024 at 8:33 am
July 31, 2024
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 12,500'
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The route to Shira Camp is interesting and beautiful. The sharp ascent out of camp wakes the body to the challenges ahead. The wonderful views of Mt Meru and the lowlands below us highlight the cool rock formations we need to climb and traverse to get to the Shira Plateau. The view of Kilimanjaro's summit with her sadly disappearing glaciers get closer and more evocative as we get higher and higher. The team is doing well as the camp staff do their best to fatten us up for the summit in a few days. At 12,500' we are getting our first taste of real altitude, and are tactics for dealing with it are working well. Tonight will be the first of a few chilly nights, but our bodies are gradually acclimating to it, as to mountain life in general. We're looking forward to a big day tomorrow. 15,200' will be an altitude record for many. Next: Barranco Camp! Good night!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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So proud of you Myriam! You got this! Keep pushing and have fun!!!
Love Randy
Posted by: Randy Seay on 7/31/2024 at 6:54 pm
Way to go Kayla! So excited to hear about your adventure when you return.
Posted by: Mike Byrnes on 7/31/2024 at 4:51 pm
July 31, 2024
Posted by: Steve Gately, Mike Bennett, Nick Sinapius, Tom Skoog, Evan Redman, Miles Watson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 27 - 31 led by RMI Guides Steve Gately, Nick Sinapius and Mike Bennett, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 5:15 am. The team is currently around 13,000' on their descent. The weather is clear and calm. The teams will return to Camp Muir, then take a bit of time before continuing the remaining 4.5 miles down to Camp Muir. They will conclude their program this afternoonw with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Way to go Sam! We are so proud of you.
Posted by: Linda Freed on 7/31/2024 at 12:30 pm
Congratulations to the team and high fives to Ashley and Orville.
Posted by: Patty Christensen on 7/31/2024 at 11:38 am
July 30, 2024
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 9,890'
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Machame camp! The day was perfect for our hike to camp just below 10,000'. As the giant Heather replaced the canopy of the rain forest, the sun turned. We have great weather here with a view of the summit of Kili we rarely see through the clouds.
Our chefs worked their magic and beautifully replaced the energy we burned getting here. Now it's time for bed. We're all sleepy from our early start.
Good night!
RMI Guide Brent Okita and Team
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I’m so amazed by you Kayla! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure! Hope all of you are having an amazing time!
Posted by: stephanie psick on 8/1/2024 at 7:38 am
Look at you guys go! We knew Jeff could do this but I’m SO PROUD OF YOU! What a role model. GO CARRIE! Stay safe both of you!
Posted by: Annette Reaves on 7/31/2024 at 11:50 am
Monday, July 29, 2024
This morning breakfast lasted until lunchtime almost. Yes, we were talking about the climb to come, but with this amiable group discussions eventually turned into conversations and time flew by.
The sun finally broke through the cloud deck, and we actually felt great wearing shorts out. This worked well for our equipment check, and I was pleasantly surprised that folks had what they needed to climb this mountain.
Following a late lunch, we met up with a couple Tanzanian friends, one of whom offered to drive some of the group into town for a little sightseeing.
All our mtn duffels have been packed and weighed, our packs loaded and we're ready to start climbing!
To the Machame Gate!!!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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July 29, 2024
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Daniel May, George Hedreen, Arianna Drechsler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 25 - 29 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today around 5 am led by RMI Guide Dave Hahn. The team is currently on their descent. Once they reach Camp Muir they will have a short break to repack and refuel for the remaining 4,500' descent to Paradise. This is the first RMI team to summit via the newly established route. A BIG thank you to all the route workers over the last several days!
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Great job !
Posted by: DJ on 7/29/2024 at 7:03 pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:39 pm PT
At last the team is all together and ready to begin this extraordinary African adventure. As many people came in earlier they lost no time figuring out how to explore and learn more of this amazing country. Guided town walks were a big hit, as was a safari into our own nearby Arusha National Park.
Last night four of us were met by Emmanuel, the manager of Barking Zebra Tours, two of us enduring 24 hour straight push from Seattle.
Our last climber came in this afternoon, luggage in hand, so we're set for Day 1 of the trip.
Now, to catch up on some sleep and hope the jet lag keeps getting better.
Talk tomorrow!
RMI Guide Brent Okita
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So proud of you Alan and can’t wait to see and hear all about it! With you in spirit! Love and miss you lots! Pierre, Coco and little Bert say hi :)
Posted by: Brenda Cowe on 7/30/2024 at 5:48 am
You got this Mimi (Myriam)! Push hard and see you when you get home. Love, Randy
PS. I hope you have the time of your life … Miss you!!!
Posted by: Randy Seay on 7/30/2024 at 5:35 am
July 27, 2024
Posted by: Roland Scott, Mitch Valaitis, Margo Kerr
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Roland Scott an Team reached the Summit of Mt. Baker!
The team decided to take advantage of a beautiful day on the Easton Glacier and climb reaching the top in time to watch a beautiful sunset at the top of Mt. Baker!
Congratulations Team
Congratulations to you all!
I’m so happy for you!
Great work Dave M!
Posted by: Wendy on 8/1/2024 at 11:00 am
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