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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Turn at Disappointment Cleaver

September 14, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides JJ Justman and Pete Van Deventer were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to gusty winds. The teams turned back after reaching the top of Disappointment Cleaver. The teams are descending to Camp Muir and then will continue their to descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

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Thanks to JJ, Jess, and Bridgette for guiding on the climb. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience. First of many mountaineering experiences, glad you guys were part of it. Looking forward to my next climb and hope to summit rainier with you another go around.

John Vasholz

Posted by: John on 9/14/2015 at 11:05 pm

Chad! Sorry to hear you couldn’t make it due to wind, we were all rooting for you back here at the ACE program. I am sure you have good stories to tell and we look forward to hearing them. Glad you didnt catch Summit fever. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Peace, bruh!

Posted by: Ed on 9/14/2015 at 2:56 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 7th Update

September 7, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,654'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides JJ Justman and Solveig Waterfall were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier due to unstable snow conditions. The Teams turned at 11,654’ on Disappointment Cleaver and are now safely back at Camp Muir. They will start their descent and be back to Rainier Basecamp in the early afternoon.

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Just spoke with a team member and learned of the incredible experience he had inspite of not making it to the summit. This grateful mom is thankful for the guides sound decision making! Congrats to all!

Posted by: Beth on 9/7/2015 at 2:43 pm

Way to go guys. Sorry the conditions weren’t better for you. Can’t wait to hear all the details of your great adventure.
Ray

Posted by: RAYMOND LABARBERA on 9/7/2015 at 12:58 pm

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Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Experience Wildlife on first day of Safari

August 15, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Team Orlando just enjoyed their first day of our African safari! We spent the day with camera in hand watching elephants, zebras, hippos and much much more! I really would like to write more to describe everything but I'm going to be selfish...because Africa is Awesome! I'm outta here because I'm going to join the team in a glass of wine while we watch the sunset at the Plantation Lodge. RMI Guide JJ Justman & Team

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Celebrate Their Summit

August 14, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

RMI Guide JJ Justman checked in from the DikDik in Arusha. Team Orlando is off the mountain and celebrated their successful summit of Kilimanjaro by swimming in the hotel pool and enjoying live music. Tomorrow the team heads to Lake Manyara for their first day on safari.

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Start Descent

August 13, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,200'

Hey, everyone. This is JJ Justman calling from Kilimanjaro with Team Orlando. Sorry for the summit call way up high; it was havoc. There were a ton of people and for some reason they all wanted to hoot and holler and have a big party while I was trying to send my dispatch. We had a great summit day today; the team did just a fantastic job. Actually, I've had all the great climbs here on Kilimanjaro but this team just did an incredible job getting up and down in style. We're back at Barafu Camp, the high camp here at 15,000'. We're actually packing up and we're heading down to what we call Mweka Camp at 10,000' and that's going to be our last night in the mountains, in the forests here of Kilimanjaro and then we're heading out tomorrow back to the hotel. Everyone says hello to friends and family. Again, everyone reach the summit today. There's no doubt it's a great way to do this climb. And we're now looking at our next objective of just kind of resting, relaxing, having a little bit of a fiesta, and then heading onto safari. So we'll stay in touch with all of you. Stay tuned tomorrow, I'll send a bunch of summit photos and we'll talk to you again from Tanzania. Take care everyone. RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Way to go Erwin !!!! We are cheering or you from Charleston! You are the coolest mom at Ashley Hall by a landslide! The images are beautiful. I can’t wait to see more and hear all about it! Enjoy every minute! Best, Susannah and Matt

Posted by: Susannah and Matt Hubbell on 9/11/2015 at 3:02 pm

To Thom, Kara and friends from team Orlando
So proud of all of you. We were with you every step of the way!
Congratulations on reaching the summit.
Enjoy a well deserved rest when you get back to the hotel.
Love you! Thom’s mom

Posted by: Judy Heinchon on 8/13/2015 at 11:50 am

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Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Prepare for Summit Bid

August 12, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 15,200'

Hey, everyone. This is JJ Justman with Team Orlando here on Kilimanjaro. We're at high camp at the Barafu Camp at 15,200 feet. Everyone is doing really, really well. We had a nice day to get up here to high camp. We are hydrating, resting, taking it easy, organizing gear. Weather is looking very nice. Some happy clouds here in the late afternoon, and we are really looking forward to a beautiful summit day tomorrow. So stay tuned, and we will hopefully, keeping the fingers crossed, which I'm thinking things are going to be great. We are all going to be standing on top of Kilimanjaro. We'll give you a call from the summit. Take care everyone. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman calls in from Barafu Camp.

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Congrats to all making it to the summit! I am excited for you all, and look forward to pics. Ya’ll are awesome!!
XOXO

Posted by: April Winchester on 8/13/2015 at 6:48 am

Congrats to all. Can’t wait to hear about tomorrow! Enjoy the journey, be safe!
Beth

Posted by: Beth on 8/13/2015 at 6:21 am

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Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Conquer the Barranco Wall

August 11, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 13,000'

Hey, this is JJ Justman. We are checking in from Karanga Camp here at 13,000+ feet on Kilimanjaro with Team Orlando. We're doing great. We're heading to high camp tomorrow. We had a beautiful day of climbing the Barranco Wall, which was pretty exciting. Actually the team is bummed that some of the rock scrambling and a little exposure is over, but everyone is feeling great! RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman checks in from Karanga Camp.

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Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Move Into Barranco Camp

August 10, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,800'

Hey, this is JJ Justman with Team Orlando on Kilimanjaro. We reached the Barranco Camp at just over 13,000 feet. We had a great day getting up here and the team is doing well. We are going to settle in, have dinner and move on from there. Thanks for following along. RMI Guide JJ Justman

RMI Guide JJ Justman calls in from Barranco Camp.

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Go go JJ…Waltero from IN / Aconcagua…Did I tell you you are my new favorite cinematagropher !

Posted by: Waltero on 8/11/2015 at 7:37 am

The view looks amazing! Enjoy it while you can. Glad everything is going so well. The relaxation will be necessary for another strong climb tomorrow. Hope to see a few summit snapshots! Good luck Catarina, and everyone else too.

Posted by: Colton on 8/10/2015 at 10:05 am

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Kilimanjaro: Justman and Team Reach Shira Camp 12,570’

August 9, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,570'

Team Orlando arrived at Shira Camp 12,570 feet. Today hiked the trail which became steeper and rockier as the vegetation thinned away. The gnarled trunks of heather disappeared and we entered the moorland, the grasses and rocky terrain unique to Eastern Africa, After we ascended the wide ridge we gained the Shira Plateau. We descended a few hundred feet along the edge and into our camp that is tucked among sparse vegetation and volcanic rock bands. We have beautiful views of Kilimanjaro's upper slopes as well as Mt Meru. RMI Guide JJ Justman

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Enter Kilimanjaro National Park and Establish First Camp

August 8, 2015

Posted by: JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 9,800'

We traveled to Kilimanjaro National Park today. We registered with the Park and we began our climb. We left the cultivation zone where bananas and coffee plants abound and we entered the forest zone. The lush rainforest of Kilimanjaro's lower slopes were covered in mist. The trail, which is an old jeep trail, soon narrowed into a beautiful trail that winded through thick vegetation and enormous trees. We kept an eye out for the elusive Blue and Colobus monkeys but they were hiding from the rain. As we approached Machame Camp we left the forest zone and into the Heather and Moorland zone. We saw some heather that is over 30 feet tall! It's nice to be at 10,000 feet and the team is doing great! RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Turn at Disappointment Cleaver

Mt. Rainier: September 7th Update

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Experience Wildlife on first day of Safari

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Celebrate Their Summit

Kilimanjaro: Justman & Team Start Descent

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