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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Reach 11’ Camp

We've been enjoying good weather on the Kahiltna Glacier, and today was no different. After a trace of new snow overnight, we awoke to partly sunny skies. A breakfast of smoked salmon with bagels and cream cheese started off our day. After breakfast, we packed up camp and began the climb up towards Kahiltna Pass, en route to the 11k camp. We're taking advantage of the good weather and making good progress so far. Tomorrow we'll sleep in and take a rest day and prepare a cache of supplies to carry up around Windy Corner. We'll keep you posted on our next move. Until then, we'll be resting...we've earned it. Mike & team

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Happy helmet-wearing! Glad the weather’s cooperating. I think 42 down is “summit”.  xoxo, K2

Posted by: K2 Weller on 5/13/2013 at 7:09 pm

Mike…Best wishes for a great climb…Thx for all your support at Rainier last Sept…I return in four weeks - Summit this time hopefully !...Maybe see you…Godspeed…Walter…Hello to Kara if that’s who I saw in pic.

Posted by: walter glover on 5/13/2013 at 5:01 am


Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Arrive on the Mountain and Travel to Camp 2

Greetings from the Kahiltna Glacier. We had a great day yesterday, as we flew into Kahiltna Basecamp in the morning, prepped our gear, and started climbing. The weather was beautiful and the snow conditions were perfect for efficient travel. We took all of our gear to our first camp, at the confluence of the Kahiltna Glacier and the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, at the base of Ski Hill. We started this morning with bagels & cream cheese, with bacon, before we packed up and started climbing. Leaving camp, Ski Hill provided the first (of many) up hills of our journey. We climbed once again with great weather and snow conditions, hauling our heavy expedition loads on sleds and in our backpacks. With tired legs, sore shoulders, and tender hips, we arrived at our Camp 2, 9,400' on the Kahiltna Glacier. A hearty dinner of Indian food filled our stomachs, along with plenty of hot drinks to rehydrate. We're in our tents now, looking forward to a restful night's sleep. It's snowing lightly, with no wind. We're hoping for good weather tomorrow, and moving up to Camp 3, at 11,200'. We'll be in touch again soon with an update. RMI Guide Mike Walter and team

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Mt. McKinley: Walter & Team Gearing Up in Talkeetna

Yesterday was spent at K2 Aviation's hangar, putting the finishing touches on our packing and preparing. The weather is beautiful herein Talkeetna, and we fully expect to be able to fly into the Alaska Range today. Hopefully the next time we touch base will be from the Kahiltna Glacier. Cheers, RMI Guide Mike Walter

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Mike…Wish I were with you there as planned yet so grateful I get to return to Rainier in four weeks aiming this time to get these boots and this bootie on top…Thx for all your support last Sept - Health now A+...Godspeed for best expedition ever…Walter (Sorries if message redudant…system seemed to kick first one out)

Posted by: waltero glover on 5/10/2013 at 10:37 am

Hey Eric,

Gerald here from Rainier last June.Good luck hope to see you on the Mt. I am Climbing with Brent leaving the 22nd…

Posted by: Gerald Flynn on 5/10/2013 at 8:32 am


Mt. McKinley: Mike Walter & Team Begin Their Journey in Alaska

Welcome to the start of RMI's Denali climbing season! All of the team members have arrived in Anchorage, and we're on our way to the small town of Talkeetna. Talkeetna is the main access point for climbers heading into the Alaska Range. We'll start the day tomorrow with breakfast at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse, and then spend the bulk of the day packing equipment for our expedition. We'll also check in with the National Park Service and go through their informative orientation slide show. That's it for now. We'll keep you posted with another update tomorrow. RMI Guide Mike Walter & team

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Goodluck & Godspeed

Mar, Sherry & Robert

Posted by: Coffee a la Mar on 5/9/2013 at 9:49 am


Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Training Above Camp Muir

RMI Guide JJ Justman checks in from Camp Muir with a video and photos of their day of training.
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Ecuador Volcanoes: Beren & Team’s Decision on Cotopaxi

Greetings from Quito! Early this morning (or rather late last night), our team set off to try to climb Cotopaxi. When we woke there was a little precip, but we knew we could handle it and continued with our preparations to go see what we could do. Breaking trail through the new snow for hours this morning did little to slow down this team and we found ourselves high on the mountain before the sun had risen. At around 18,400 feet above the sea, crossing a reactive windslab above a gaping crevasse stopped us in our tracks, too risky to chance a crossing and our high point today. The team impressed me with their dedication to safety and a good time in the mountains over standing on a summit and Cotopaxi rewarded our judgment with a break in the storm to take in the sights of this beautiful mountain. Crossing crevasses, down climbing ice steps and navigating seracs in the early morning light was a real treat and we appreciated these features of the route even more as the weather rolled in for our last few moments before returning to the hut. A short nap and then down to the bus in the snow, so much for life in the tropics. It has been a real treat to share these climbs with such a good team, thanks everybody. RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Brilliant decision, team and leaders:  L’chaim!

Posted by: nsb on 2/19/2013 at 5:41 am

Hurray!  Great job, everyone!

Posted by: Caroline on 2/18/2013 at 1:22 pm


Ecuador Volcanoes: Beren & Team Ready for Cotopaxi Summit Bid

Hello, this is Jake Beren in Ecuador calling in for the RMI team down here. We had a fantastic day yesterday just resting and recouping after a pretty big week so far here in Ecuador. And this morning we're going to head up to the hut on Cotopaxi. And with any luck, tonight we will be making our bid for the summit. So wish us luck and keep sending those good weather vibes down here and I will check in tomorrow. RMI Guide Jake Beren


Jake Beren checks in from Cotopaxi's High Hut.

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Best of luck and may the gods and goddesses of good weather smile upon you!

Posted by: Christina Doren on 2/17/2013 at 7:04 pm

Anxious to hear how every thing went
Love, Mom and Dad

Posted by: Dianne and George on 2/17/2013 at 4:58 pm


Ecuador Volcanoes: Beren & Team Relaxing after a Successful Cayambe Summit

Hello, this is Jake calling in from Ecuador. Just to let everybody know that after our successful climb of Cayambe today, we have made it safely, soundly and well fed back to Chilcabamba where we will be spending tonight and tomorrow resting to get ready for Cotopaxi. All's well after a big day and we're looking forward to a little bit of R&R. RMI Guide Jake Beren


RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from Chilcabamba Eco Lodge.

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So happy to hear the great news!  Congratulations!  Can’t wait to hear the stories when you return!

Love to you all, LeAnn

Posted by: LeAnn Plank on 2/17/2013 at 9:19 am

Congratulations on the Cayumbe summit!  With the bright, ice blue sky, it looked like a perfect morning.

Posted by: Kathy Zuehlke on 2/16/2013 at 9:55 am


Ecuador’s Volcanoes: Cayambe Summit!

Buenos dias from the top of Cayambe! We had an absolutely stunning day for our climb today, first clear day up here in weeks and perfect cramponing conditions all the way up. So we will give you guys a shout on the way down and super proud effort by the team today. Everybody did a fantastic job and we'll give you shout when we're down safe and sound. Alright, thanks. RMI Guide Jake Beren


RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from the summit of Cayambe.

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Ecuador’s Volcanoes: Beren & Team Check in from the Cayambe Hut

Feliz Valentine's Day from all of us in Ecuador. We are at our hut on Cayambe. About to bed down for the night after a good day of training up here. And with any luck tonight, we will be giving Cayambe a shot. So wish us luck. And again, Happy Valentine's to everybody back home. RMI Guide Jake Beren


RMI Guide Jake Beren checks in from Cayambe's High Hut.

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Those pictures of Cayambe are AWESOME. It looks like heaven.  Best of luck for the climb tomorrow.  With love, your valentine.

Posted by: Christina Doren on 2/14/2013 at 10:31 pm

Congrats on a good training day!  I’m saying a special Cayambe prayer for the team tonight!

Posted by: Caroline on 2/14/2013 at 7:39 pm

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