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Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climb: Tucker & Team at Island Peak Basecamp

April 3, 2013

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,685'

Mark Tucker here calling from Island Peak Basecamp. Had a wonderful stay at the resort in Chukung. Great evening, kind fellowship with other climbers from around the world. The hike up here took about 3 hours, and did very well and greeted by a staff that we've had in place. They've been here for few days, great dining and kitchen area, wonderful food, tents already set up. What a lap of luxury we walked right into. We did a couple hikes today to keep the blood flowing. The team is doing very well. Planning tomorrow to finalize details, get some gear sorted, and then we're gonna ship up to High Camp and get ourselves ready for the summit push tomorrow in the late evening. So the deal is on, we're doing great, and we'll talk to you later. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Island Peak Basecamp.

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Good luck guys….

Posted by: Ravi on 4/4/2013 at 2:40 pm

Glad to hear all is going well. Be safe.

Posted by: Rachael C. Lujan on 4/4/2013 at 9:44 am

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Back in Pheriche

April 3, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 13,950'

The team left Basecamp today and descended all they way back to Pheriche at 14,000ft. We were excited to meet the Everest climbing team on their way up and wish them luck. Everyone is doing well and looking forward to the thicker air and warmer temps that lies below. Well do our best to send some photos tomorrow. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climb: Tucker Calls in from Chukung

April 2, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 15,514'

Mark Tucker here outside of our resort in Chukung. Rallying for our next wave of the program, the Island Peak climb. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse. Wow! What a view. Let's call it Phase 1 is in the books and what a trip so far. The Island Peak team, we bid farewell to the trek group this morning, under yep, once again, beautiful blue skies. As a guide, you try your hardest to be the conduit between the mountain and the folks with a bit less experience usually. And it thrills me every time to see groups like these accept this new kind of challenge. Rainier Mountaineering does such a great job preparing its guides. They provide us with the training and support for the staff. The incredible institutional knowledge is passed down literally generations of professional guiding. It's just, it is the best there is out there and I'm so proud to be part of this great group of women and men. With that said, your training has led you to never take anything for granted, or let my guard down, in what can be in quite a hostile environment. There can be a surprise around any corner. And I just wanna send my congratulations to my trek team for a fantastic job they all did. Thanks for spending time with me out here in my office. And safe travels home to all you guys. And now, here come the climb team, and we are ready. Its [Island Peak] basecamp tomorrow, back into tent life. And I'm looking forward to it. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

RMI Guide Mark Tucker calls in from Chukung.

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Good luck to the Island Peak climb team. Pete and Liesl, we’ll be thinking of you and wishing you great weather and a fantastic climb.

Posted by: Jo Ann, John, and Mom on 4/2/2013 at 3:50 pm

Way to go trekkers. Mark, you are the best! Good luck on Island Peak and being Base Camp manager. I can’t wait to do another trip with you.

Posted by: Stephani on 4/2/2013 at 3:21 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Grom & Team Reach Base Camp

April 2, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 17,575'

The team safely arrived at Basecamp after a climb up Kala Patar. New altitude records for some! The Easter bunny must have come through camp because there were little chocolate eggs left around camp when we arrived (thanks Tucker). Most everyone is feeling better and enjoying the wonderful cooking of our BC cook Kumar. The team spent the day enjoying the views and a little exploring of the camp. Hot showers were had by all! Tomorrow we'll make the trek back down to Pheriche and hopefully cross paths with RMI's Everest climbers. RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Congrats to everyone on the team and esp. those
Team Waki members. Know you are glad to finally be there. Allie and MIssy- safe travels “down” - remember it is really not down! Elsie- may the force be with you as you power up Island Peak!

Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 4/2/2013 at 5:14 pm

Congratulations on reaching Base Camp! I hope all of you are healthy and well. Weather still looks good. Enjoy the views, and be careful on the way down. Keith, everyone here is proud and in awe of you.

Posted by: Yuki Loritz on 4/2/2013 at 3:23 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tucker & Team Head Down Valley to Pheriche

April 1, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 13,950'

Lulled to sleep by rock and icefall, what a night at Everest Base Camp. A few comments that it was the best dinner since arriving in country. Short lived this time, we are already back in Pheriche gearing up for Island Peak. Should be deep sleep tonight here in the thick air of 14,000 ft. We'll bid farewell to the Trek team in the morning. As usual a whirlwind tour for the group. Lots of firsts for all. Once again the mountains provided fantastic views with perfect weather. Times like these are what bring you back to challenge the physical and mental. In time the photos will overshadow the tough conditions you are subjected to on trips like these. Maybe Hawaii next time, but I bet down the road another adventure of this type just can't be avoided. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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L & P- A Dream realized!....and you are changed forever!! Kudos. YEA!!
You epitomize YMNTBP!! Our Congrats to the entire team!! Thanks again, Mark…yes we think more Adventures will be in the offing!
Much love M & G

Posted by: Gretchen & Mike on 4/2/2013 at 9:06 am

just love following “team tucker”!!! what an adventure!!! safe trek to pheriche!!! tons of hugs buzz…Nancy

Posted by: nancy on 4/1/2013 at 11:11 am

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tucker & Team Arrive in Base Camp!

March 31, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 17,575'

Mark Tucker from Everest Base Camp. We hiked most of the day under fabulous conditions and arrived for lunch by our favorite cook, Kumar. Lots to see here at Base Camp, we did some exploring. Dinner went well, Kumar cooked us a cake. He can bake us a cake because he actually has a small oven up here. Very comfortable, I'm so spoiled. Pretty white on the ground at this point. Hopefully it's just an evening flurry and we'll wake up to some blue skies. We have a good hike tomorrow. We're going to head back down to Pheriche. That is our target for our hike. All is well up here at Base Camp. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Nice going big brother! Of course you made it.
Love you much. Enjoy some well earned down time with Sue and everyone in the Maldives.
Linny

Posted by: Linda Hill-Lindsay on 4/2/2013 at 10:46 am

Congratulations to all of you! What an amazing accomplishment. I can only image how blessed and beautiful you must have felt to see all those amazing sights.

Posted by: Lara on 4/1/2013 at 9:31 am

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Casey Grom & Team Reach Gorak Shep

March 31, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,950'

Hello again everyone. Just one more day to go before we reach our goal of Basecamp! Today we arrived in Gorak Shep, the original Base camp that early expeditions used. Being that this is the last stop before the normal BC it is rather small, only about 4 tea houses here. Originally we were planning on climbing Kala Patar this evening, but due to reoccurring stomach issues and clouds rolling in we have opted for a morning ascent. The standard weather is clear in the morning and clouds in the afternoons, so hopefully it will continue to be the same. Just so everyone back home knows, I have spoken to a few doctors about the issues (just mainly upset stomachs) and they have informed us that there have been many trekkers with similar symptoms this season. Everyone is still smiling, just not all day long. We are looking forward to Base Camp! RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew

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Elsie and Casey, wishing I was with you guys even with the little stomach challenges…be safe. Go Team..

Posted by: Fletch on 4/2/2013 at 4:59 am

Stomach issues still haven’t cleared up? I’m praying that all of you will be well and back to normal soon. At least the weather seems to be cooperating. Good luck on getting to base camp!

Posted by: Yuki Loritz on 4/1/2013 at 1:25 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tucker & Team Summit Kala Patar

March 30, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,950'

What a day! Easy climb up to Gorak Shep where lunch and rooms were waiting for us. Took a nice break then it was Kala Patar. Perfect conditions up the 1,400 ft climb to the summit. We timed it to be on top at sunset and just a bit of descent in the dark with headlamps, what an adventure. A good physical challenge for the team but perfect technique and perseverance paid off. Can't tell you how many times I have done this climb, it never gets old, and is always a thrill. The view of Mount Everest does not get any better than from that vantage point, no wind and clear cannot be beat. For me to look up at the summit and think of all the time and effort I have spent over the years on that beast, brings me so much emotion it is hard to convey. The connection you make after you summit Mount Everest is a bond forever. I take pride in sharing what I have learned through my 15 expeditions over here with every team. I felt the mountain helping me, while also keeping tabs. Base Camp tomorrow. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Thank you for telling about your climb to the summit of Kala Patar…it sounds like something I would like to summit for the awesome view of Mt. Everest. I’m adding it to my list of things to do when I do my EBC trek…as long as it’s not a technical climb.

Posted by: Lynn Via on 3/31/2013 at 7:36 pm

Mt. Everest will be forever blessed now that you have flown the Notre Dame Leprechaun and McMunn’s flags, as you promised. So proud of you, Billy.

Posted by: Dee Brown on 3/31/2013 at 7:33 pm

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Casey Grom & Team Trek into Lobuche

March 30, 2013

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,175'

Hello everybody, this is Casey Grom checking in from the second RMI Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak climb. Just wanna let you know that everyone's doing well today, getting better and feeling better seems like every step, with whatever little tummy issues we were having. Today we left Pheriche in perfect weather and hiked beneath Taboche and Cholatse, two famous and iconic climbs here in the Khumbu. We hiked about four hours today at get up to Lobuche, so we made a big turn and we are paralleling the Khumbu Glacier, which is only about 300 yards from where we are camped. We are currently relaxing at the Eco Lodge, which is probably the nicest tea house, it seems like, up valley here. Everyone's doing well and we are just now sitting down for dinner and looking forward to moving up closer to Base Camp tomorrow. Alright. That's it for today. We'll look forward to checking in tomorrow with everybody. Take care, bye bye. RMI Guide Casey Grom

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Missy, Elsie, and Allie,
We are all enjoying thinking of you in those beautiful mountains. I hope the tummy troubles are not effecting your enjoyment of the trip too much. Keep up the good work! XOXO Corell

Posted by: Corell Moore on 4/1/2013 at 10:21 am

Hey Guys! Loved reading about your trek—it’s so fun to be able to really know where you are and remember what it all looked like and felt like!! You never get over the views!! Spectacular!! Hope your tummies all feel better—I remember THAT part too—oh so well! Hope you all feel better soon. Don’t forget you have a Z-pac like I did! Anyway, thinking about you all and so glad everything is going well. Hope everything continues to go well going forward too. Enjoy!! XOXO, Lucy

Posted by: Lucy Rise on 4/1/2013 at 8:33 am

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tucker & Team Arrive in Lobuche

March 29, 2013

Posted by: Mark Tucker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek

Elevation: 16,175'

Mark Tucker calling from Lobuche. I'm leaning up against the window to try and get some reception. Can you believe it? We have no wifi, I so apologize. The team is doing well, we're bunking down. We're going to push up to Gorak Shep tomorrow. Had a great hike from Pheriche today. Boy we have really starting to feel like we are up, up, up. So, thin, thin air and getting thinner. Tomorrow marks the 65K endurance race coming from Gorak Shep. And so we are going to root some of these folks on that we've been parallel over the course of our trip. We'll be glad to see them, but I am not too jealous of them running from Gorak Shep to Lukla in a matter of hours. I kinda like what we are doing, so we'll check in again later. RMI Guide Mark Tucker

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Happy Easter Elsie! I feel like I should be writing “there goes Peter Cottontail. Hoppin’ up Mt Everest’s trail…”, but the air seems a little thin fur hoppin’ right now -ha!
Easter blessings and safe journey to all :)
Mary

Posted by: mary tryer on 3/30/2013 at 3:38 pm

Happy Easter to all!!! God’s Speed and Grace ... on this Blessed Easter!!! Love you Buzz, James, Luke and Team Tucker!!! Awesome job!!!! Blessing Be to All! nancy

Posted by: nancy on 3/30/2013 at 2:16 pm

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