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Entries By leon davis

Aconcagua: Team Settles in to Camp 1

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

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Buenos Tardes from Campo Uno! Today the team did a fantastic job moving from Aconcagua's Basecamp in style and we rolled into camp under perfect conditions. Our carry served us well, providing a good acclimatization base for our move today. Tomorrow we will enjoy a little light activity, but mostly rest and celebrate Leon's cumpleanos. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Loving the blog and the first action photo! Josh, look for me near Camp 2—just listen for the cow bell. Until then, keep up the good work!

Posted by: Meredith Hatten on 12/28/2012 at 6:42 am

I hope you’re having fun Jared! Your sister and I sure are! Here’s hoping everything works out with “Opera!”

Posted by: Jon Dudzinski on 12/28/2012 at 6:42 am

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Ready to Move to Camp 1

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

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Today we enjoyed the first break in the wind we've seen up here and made a very productive carry to Camp 1. This not only put some much needed supplies higher on the mountain, but gave us a chance to taste our thinnest air so far and work on our high altitude techniques for later on. Tomorrow we will move up to Camp 1 if weather permits and be one step closer to higher exploration. Tonight after our climbing was complete, we had a great (hopefully) last meal for a while here at BC. It really fueled us for a big day tomorrow, but not nearly as much as reading all the blog responses from everyone back home. Thanks. RMI Guide Jake Beren PS. Happy Birthday to il Padrino.

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Keep going, Josh!  I wore a bow tie the last two days at work.  I am assuming you’re doing the same up there.

Posted by: Nic on 12/27/2012 at 2:07 pm

I tried to post on Christmas day…now it’s a post-Christmas Merry Christmas, Josh, and the whole team!!  Wishing for your safe ascent and trip back down…from the warmth of the indoors :)
Love, Sis, Junior, and Léoni

Posted by: Amanda Gentine on 12/27/2012 at 11:33 am

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Wishing All a Merry Christmas!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

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Holiday greetings to all our friends around the world! Down/up here on Aconcagua it has been a Christmas to remember. We went on an acclimatization hike towards C1, enjoyed a favorite mountain holiday tradition of quesadillas a la Leon, and generally enjoyed each other's company. Tomorrow we will ride the (hopefully) improving trend of decreasing winds and try to carry up to Camp 1. Our time spent at BC prepares us for strength on the upper mountain and we look forward to making the most of it. Here are a few shout outs from the team: "Feeling great! Love you all. MUAT baby." "Merry Christmas family and friends. Love from 14,000 feet." "Love you family! #2, wish you were here! Love you, #1" "Jeanne, Love you." "Merry Christmas Fam!" "Adi, having a great time. See you soon. Do your homework-love, Dad" "Vien, all I want for X-mad is you." A few of us might have been napping, but rest assure we all miss our people and can't wait to share this adventure when we return. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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#1, thanks for the shout out!  Thinking of your every day and wish I could be there.  Be safe.  Love you.  #2

Posted by: Jonny Boy on 12/27/2012 at 8:34 am

Hi Michael, I miss you and I love you! Be safe and have fun.

Posted by: Vien Vail on 12/27/2012 at 1:33 am

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Arrive Base camp

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 13,800'

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Greetings from Basecamp! Our team battled a bit of wind getting here, but here we are safe and sound. Our morning began with the more sensible members of the team riding mules across the Vacas River, while the rest of us "tough" (ie ridiculous) members waded across the icy stream. Once our icy feet had boots on, we hiked up the Relinchos Valley underneath a towering view of Aconcagua. It definitely looked windy up there, with spindrift ripping off the peak. Basecamp is somewhat better and after a good session of camp building in the elements, the team is ready for some well earned R&R. Tomorrow we rest and prepare ourselves for that break in the weather. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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CV & TP, merry christmas and good luck (don’t look down)... our thoughts are with you the whole lavado family…

Posted by: Lavado's on 12/26/2012 at 7:26 am

Kim and Scata families wish Dawn and the entire team an exciting climb. Keep warm and happy heart! —Mom—

Posted by: Hye Kim on 12/25/2012 at 5:00 pm

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Reach Approach Camp 2

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 10,550'

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Today we left camp to the sound of our herreros singing as they packed up the mules for Casa de Piedra, today was again hot, but as the temps rose, our tailwind turned into a headwind and kept us cool. The team did great today, handling day two of our approach and just before camp we were treated to a spectacular view of Aconcagua and Cerro Amenghino. We even saw two guanacos loping down valley as we pulled into camp! Nice to see our objective at last and tomorrow we all look forward to making our basecamp on the mountain. PS is it the end of the world as we know it? We feel fine. RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all of you
Watch out for the reindeer.
Bud

Posted by: Bud on 12/24/2012 at 9:21 am

Madhu, Take care of your health and have a great time with your team.

Posted by: mommy & daddy on 12/23/2012 at 5:58 pm

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Reach Pampa de Llenas

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

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Buenos tardes from Pampa de Llenas, Our first camp on the way to Basecamp. After a somewhat leisurely morning at the hotel, we registered with the Federales and hit the trail. The walk was pleasant, warm but manageable with just enough of a breeze to keep the team from bursting into a fuego. Now at camp we have reviewed tent building, a super important step for the rest of the trip, and are tending to a little relaxed maintenance. Resting in the tent we can hear only the wind and occasional braying of mules, the sounds of "civilization" soon to be no more than a memory. No more wheeled contraptions for us, just our feet and the hooves of our new friends. Our adventure has truly begun. RMI Guide Jake Beren & Team
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hey bro,,,gud going,,TC

Posted by: jp n reenu on 12/22/2012 at 8:06 pm

Wishing you all an amazing and safe adventure. Dawn, we are checking in regularly and watching you in awe.  Be safe and have fun!

Posted by: Ann Swank on 12/21/2012 at 7:10 pm

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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Relax and Ping Pong in Los Penitentes

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

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Hola from a stone's throw from the Chilean border! Our team is currently relaxing at our hotel, enjoying coffees and catnaps before dinner. Our gear is packed and weighed for the mules who will help us out by schlepping our kit all the way to Aconcagua's Basecamp. Tomorrow we will hit the trail, tagging in after our friends with RMI Team the First (who we stopped on the road to visit on our way here). Time for one last meal without doing our own dishes and an evening in a "real" bed. Tomorrow we ride, RMI Guide Jake Beren PS. After a fantastic meal here at the Hotel Ayelen the team discovered the hidden ping pong table. Dios mio man. Turns out the entire team is pretty darn good with a paddle. Let's call it our first acclimatization cycle.
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Aconcagua: Beren & Team Getting Started in Mendoza

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Greetings from Mendoza! The entire team has arrived with all bags accounted for and after a siesta, team meeting and feast we are ready to head out tomorrow. When we get up we'll hopefully have a busy day, securing permits and driving to Penitentes to load up our gear for the Mulas and enjoy one last restaurant meal before hitting the trail. Wish us luck for our last bit of off-mountain logistics. It feels great to be one step closer to getting on the hill. RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Godspeed to each of you! Know that this journey will change each of you in a deep way. It’s my dream to follow your footsteps within a few years. Can’t wait to hear from you as your adventure unfolds!

Posted by: Ken Hislop on 12/20/2012 at 5:56 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 24th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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The Four Day Summit Climb September 21 - 24 is our last Summit climb of the 2012 season. This morning they reached the crater rim of Mt. Rainier just before 8:30 a.m. RMI Guides Seth Waterfall and Leon Davis reported clear skies above 13,000' with light winds. The teams will spend a bit of time on top before starting their descent to Camp Muir. After a short break to re-pack their gear and re-fuel, they will continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing the teams this afternoon at Rainier BaseCamp. Congratulation to today's teams!
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Belated Happy Birthday wishes!  What a great adventure!  We are so excited for you!  Can’t wait to hear the stories. 
Love Robin & Tim

Posted by: Robin on 9/25/2012 at 3:01 pm

Steve: Top notch! Congratulations.

Posted by: Charlie A. on 9/25/2012 at 9:13 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 5th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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The Four Day Summit Climb September 2 - 5 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Leon Davis and their teams were approaching the crater rim just after 7:00 a.m. The teams reported a beautiful day with warm temperatures, clear skies and no winds. They will spend some time on top enjoying the views before starting their descent to Camp Muir. After a short stop at Muir they will continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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To my guides, Leon, Nick, Cody & the whole RMI staff. Thank you for all your coaching and encouragement in making the summit possable! The RMI organization is 1st rate and made my 50th birthday wish come true with my summit on Sept 5th.  A big thanks to all of you, Ed

Posted by: Edward Muranyi on 9/6/2012 at 11:08 pm

Congratulations Scott—can’t wait to hear all the chilly details.  Have a great rest of trip with Hilary.  She is anxiously awaiting your safe arrival.  Ken and Barbara

Posted by: Barbara Kutcher on 9/5/2012 at 4:25 pm

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