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Entries By christina dale

Mt. Rainier: Emmons Seminar Completes Week of Training

July 20, 2016

Posted by: Nick Hunt, Christina Dale, Blake Votilla, Jordan Cargill

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,800'

RMI Guide Nick Hunt and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons team completed their week of training today. Yesterday, the team made a summit attempt via the Emmons Glacier route on Mt. Rainier. The team was forced to call 12,800' their high point due to poor route conditions. Despite not reaching the summit, the team had a great climb complete with steep alpine climbing. All in all, the team enjoyed a great week of training and climbing on the Emmons Glacier.
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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

July 15, 2016

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Christina Dale, Hannah Smith, Gloria Roe

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Peter Whittaker reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Peter reported windy conditions on the summit. The team is making their descent and we expect them back at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Way to climb!
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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams on Top!

July 12, 2016

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Christina Dale, Katrina Bloemsma

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Seth Waterfall, Christina Dale, and Katrina Bloemsma reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 7:00 a.m. PDT. Katrina reported clear, breezy skies above Disappointment Cleaver. The teams will spend some time celebrating on the summit before beginning their descent. We look forward to seeing them in Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!
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Very exciting news…  congrats everyone!  Tell Casey I’ll have a nice dinner waiting for him tonight.

Andrea

Posted by: Andrea Cerretani on 7/12/2016 at 7:44 am

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Mt. Rainier: King & Team Summit via the Emmons Route

June 28, 2016

Posted by: Mike King, Christina Dale, Megan Budge, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Emmons Climb led by RMI Guide Mike King reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning via the Emmons Glacier Route. It's a beatiful day with little wind and clear skies. After spending some time on the summit the team started their descent around 6:30 am PT, they will return to high camp for their final night on the mountain. Congratulations!
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Mt. Rainier: Emmons Seminar Unable to Summit

June 23, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale, Jess Matthews, Lucas Haaland

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 9,600'

The Mt. Rainier Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by RMI Guide JJ Justman was unable to make a summit attempt this morning. The team remained at Camp Schurman due to wet weather (rain and snow mix) and low visibility. When JJ called to check-in with the RMI Office this morning the weather had improved a little and the team was going to spend the day training around Camp Schurman. The team will spend tonight on the mountain before descending and returning to Ashford tomorrow.
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“A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.”  Have a safe descent tomorrow, guys!

Posted by: Chrissy H on 6/23/2016 at 10:17 am

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Mt. Rainier: Emmons Seminar Reaches Camp Schurman

June 22, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, Christina Dale, Jess Matthews, Lucas Haaland

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 9,600'

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons team has arrived at Camp Schurman. We are going to get settled in, get hydrated and prepare for summit day tomorrow!! RMI Guide JJ Justman
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Mt. Rainier: Emmons Seminar Begins Their Climb

June 21, 2016

Posted by: JJ Justman, Jess Matthews, Christina Dale, Lucas Haaland

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

After two days of training the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons June 19 - 24, 2016 began their climb. They drove this morning to their trail head near the White River Camp Ground. RMI Guide JJ Justman checked in this afternoon to let us know the team was setting up camp on a beautiful day. Everyone is great and they are going to spend the evening learning how to build snow anchors. Tomorrow they will break camp and ascend to Camp Schurman, their High Camp.
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Good Luck guys & take time to enjoy!!  Hope the weather permits you a successful summit tomorrow!!

Posted by: Chrissy H on 6/22/2016 at 8:25 am

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Denali - West Buttress Expedition: Okita and Team Celebrate

June 5, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

We're off the mountain and diving to the Anchorage airport. Obviously, we flew off the glacier last night, just before dinner. After some thankless chores of sorting out gear that the team did without complaint, it was off to the Talkeetna Motel where we had to wait again as the owner cleaned out rooms. But still no complaints from one of the nicest groups of folks I've had the pleasure of climbing with. Dinner then drinks and merriment at the Fairview Inn. What went on in that fine establishment I'll leave unsaid. Just know that the two block walk back to the hotel seemed manageable and safe for all. That only half the group made it to breakfast at 9:00 might tell of the fun had that night. It's been a tremendous trip with people I'd love to climb with or at least see again. I hope you've enjoyed sharing the trip in this way with us. Maybe next time you'll be part of our group - it's an amazing experience in an amazing world. It will change your life and be with you forever. From Alaska this last time, so long. RMI Guide Brent Okita & Team
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Great to hear that everyone made it back to sea level safe! What an amazing trip you all must have had. Along with Joe, I cannot wait to hear the stories you must have! Great job Dawn, so proud of you!
All the best to all team members and keep on climbing those mountains for no one will remember those extra days you spent in the office!!

Cheers from Calgary,

Darcy

Posted by: Darcy on 6/8/2016 at 7:55 am

Congrats Team! Thanks for keeping us updated Brent; it was a blast (and much needed distraction) following you all up the mountain whilst day-dreaming of alpine starts and fresh Alaskan air from my office here in the gloomy SF!  So stoked and proud of you Dawn, looking forward to reconnecting with you and the Rainier team soon and hearing all about your Denali adventure.

Joe

Posted by: Joseph Walker on 6/6/2016 at 9:36 am

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Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Back at Kahiltna Basecamp

June 4, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 7,300'

June 4, 2016 - 4:31 pm PT Our last evening at 11,200' was all too brief. Walking this morning after what we hoped was our last in an open air Posh, we descended into clouds that lasted the morning. It felt great letting the feet stride out. By 11:00am we were at Basecamp, in a complete whiteout! So much for flying out this morning. Thankfully, our job of carrying these huge packs and moving is finally over. With no immediate optimism for a break in the weather to fly out, we did what just felt right, and set up the Posh Tent. Snacks were shared, but hugely, Geoff had cached a case of Alaskan Amber to celebrate our safe return. What a treat! After word from Basecamp Lisa of clearing conditions down glacier, we've rallied our gear in place, all except for our Posh. We're back here now, everyone sacked out and recovering from a short night and a few jam packed days. Conversation floats in for those of us not snoring away or fatigue, as does the sounds of the famed guide Vern Tejas' ukulele. Things are looking better around here. There's still hope we might have a big steak and fresh veggies for dinner tonight. I'm betting we'll be out for a late dinner and you'll be hearing from your loved ones soon. Until then, I might join my teammates in some much needed rest. A tout a l'heure, RMI Guides Brent, Christina and the team

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Wow! You all came down Fast! Hopefully the weather gives you an opening and you are off the mountain by the time you read this. Awesome Climb!!!

Posted by: Dave on 6/5/2016 at 3:16 am

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Denali Expedition: Okita & Team Summit!

June 3, 2016

Posted by: Brent Okita, Christina Dale, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 20,310'

Hi, it's Brent Okita from the RMI Denali trip. I have good news to report. We are back in camp at 17K after a successful summit bid. We all did super well and conditions were feasible. We got a late start because we had some clouds and a little bit of snow last night. We managed to slip one in. It was a warm day and the wind was minimal, which was great. It followed us all the way to 17K from 14K, which was just beautiful. People are sacked out right now. It's about 1:30 a.m., and we just got the chores all done and excuse my gravely voice, it just gets that way sometimes. We're planning on heading down to 11,000 feet tomorrow. Get in a little bit of a nap and then changing onto a nighttime schedule and heading down to basecamp and hopefully fly off this mountain here soon. All right, I'll have more info when I get it. Bye-bye. RMI Guide Brent Okita


RMI Guide Brent Okita calls in after successful summit!

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Congratulations to Mike and team!  Awesome accomplishment!  Glad you’re down safely and partaking in well-earned libations. See you soon, doc.

Posted by: Frank Marini on 6/5/2016 at 5:35 pm

Go Dawn, Brent, and Christina!!!! So proud of you all, and the rest of your team, too! We have been reading each post, enjoying this journey from NYC. You must be exhilarated and exhausted. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Safe return home. Congratulations!!!
Xo Lindsay and Steve

Posted by: Lindsay on 6/4/2016 at 6:51 pm

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