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Kilimanjaro: Grom and Team Visit Lake Manyara National Park

February 4, 2022

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Hello one last time.

Today was our last day here in Tanzania so we opted for a moderately leisure departure from the tranquil Plantation Lodge.

Our first stop was to a huge gift shop so everyone could bring back a few souvenirs.
By the looks of it, a few people back home are getting some nice gifts too.

We made a quick stop off at Lake Manyara National Park. Normally the safari sightings here are always exciting, but sadly that was not the case today. It’s been incredibly wet this year and most of the drivable roads have been either flooded or completely washed out.
It was expedited to say the least.

The team has returned to our original lodge and are packed up headed for the airport.
Your loved ones should be home soon!

Thanks for following,

RMI Guide Casey Grom & Crew

Vinson Massif: Team Almost Summits But There’s Still Time

December 12, 2012

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 12,400'

Hard day of mountain climbing. We got up at five minutes to six this morning, excited that the sun was shining and the wind wasn't blowing. As we ate breakfast, we could see cloud moving in from the Northeast, but our hope was that we could climb before anything serious moved in. We set out from high camp at 8:15 and made good and steady progress. It was a tough day to dress for as everyone continually cycled from too hot to too cold and rarely spent any time being just right. We watched cloud caps forming and dissipating on the peaks as we gained altitude, but eventually the clouds just kept building on Vinson. We'd reached 15,340' with 700' to go... roughly two more hours to the top. But we couldn't do it. The winds had picked up and snow was flying and people were tired, so it was a lousy combination for tackling the exposed summit ridge in cold conditions. Down we went and into a cold headwind. As expected, life was a lot easier when we got out from under the cloud cap, and by the time we'd reached high camp we were back in blue skies and sunshine. Hard to come so close and come away without the summit... But we'll keep trying. We have more food, more fuel, more muscles and more ambition. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Sterling, Tough Luck! But then that’s what all that training was about. You could probably do this a few more times. Hopefully the second try will be successful.
Good Luck!

Posted by: Dave & Shirley on 12/13/2012 at 3:21 pm

Hi, Jules!
Good luck on summit bid #2 and Seven Summits #7! You rock!
Lily

Posted by: Lily Lo on 12/13/2012 at 3:00 pm

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Aconcagua Expedition: Carry to Camp 2

December 24, 2011

Posted by: Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 16,200'

Today we carried up to Camp 2 to make a cache. The wind was a constant presence, but we managed to get up to camp in good style and enjoyed the different views as we climbed to new heights. Whispy clouds aloft slowly built throughout the day and we are keeping our fingers crossed for some decent weather to head our way, but we are prepared to outchill the storm if need be. Over dinner tonight we read everyone's responses to the dispatches. Thanks everyone, they were certainly a hit. We miss you all and can't wait to share the adventure when we return. Finally, from the tent and minds of 2 Richs and a Trevor comes a poem. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Andes, not a creature was stirring, not even the Spaniard. Team RMI lay in bags way up high, Hoping to delay peeing until dawn's early light When out of the sky came a horrible roar, And one more wind blast made us all hit the floor. For almost 2 weeks we have not seen a tree, Or even a plant a Guanaco might eat. Our time is spent sleeping on boulder-strewn scree, Or climbing steep slopes that grind on our knee. The air is so thin that it jumbles our thoughts, and after some pitches we only see spots. And yet on this day our thoughts turn to home and all of the loved ones that we've left alone. So for this reason we send our love from above and say we can't wait to see you when our climb is all done So we close with the words that we hear everyday from Jake, Elias, and Geoff who show us the way. On Adam, on Katie, on Dave, and on Kim, on Eric, on Craig, on Trevor, and Rich (and Rich) Merry christmas and happy holidays! And to all a good night! RMI Guide Jake Beren

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Merry Christmas Kim! It’s really warm here and feels more like fall than winter. Have a great day, even if your just sitting a tent ;)

Posted by: Shaun on 12/25/2011 at 9:31 am

Hi Geoff
May your days be merry and bright.
Always thinking of you,
love Stephanie

Posted by: Stephanie Hampton on 12/25/2011 at 9:30 am

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Shishapangma: Group Returns to ABC

October 17, 2011

Posted by: Geoff Schellens

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Guide News Everest

Hey All, This is a dispatch from the Shishapangma Team. We are all back to Advanced Basecamp and everyone is doing very well. Jake, Elias, Bridget and myself reached the summit on the 11th, Leon reached the summit on the 12th. We are all back at ABC packing up and heading to Kathmandu on Monday the 17th. We will update you again soon. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens

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Congratulations to you, Jake, and to the entire team!

Posted by: Hal H on 10/17/2011 at 11:20 am

Great news…congratulations to the whole team. When you get back on this side of the planet post some pics for us low landers…

Posted by: John on 10/17/2011 at 10:22 am

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Team on Top!

August 6, 2022

Posted by: Casey Grom, Ben Ammon

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410"

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Ben Ammon reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. It was a cool morning until the sun came up. Ben reported a cloudless sky with very light winds. The team is in route back to Camp Muir and will return to Paradise in the early afternoon.

Congratulations Team!

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Congratulations to Andrea and Matthew and the whole team!

Posted by: John and Kate on 8/7/2022 at 2:13 pm

Hope you are having a great adventure Kassandra and Chris!! Can’t wait to hear about it!!

Posted by: Lisa Tapia on 8/7/2022 at 7:20 am

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Mt. Rainier: ALA Climb for Clean Air Summits!

July 22, 2022

Posted by: Dustin Wittmier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:00 am today. RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier reported warm temperatures, clear skies, and calm winds.

The ALA Climb for Clean Air has been available to people of all levels who are ready to take on the challenge of summiting a mountain since 1987. Funds raised by participants support the mission of the American Lung Association to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Over the last 30 year there have been 1,500 ALA Climbers. They have dedicated their time not only to training to climb Mt. Rainier and other peaks in the Pacific Northwest, but these teams have also raised over $5 Million for the American Lung Association!

Congratulations team for your success and efforts climbing for this great cause!

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams on the Summit!

June 29, 2018

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams June 26 - 29 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Chase Nelson. The groups reached the summit around 7 am and spent some time on top enjoying the views. Peter reported clear skies with winds 25 mph and cold temperatures. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a quick break before continuing to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!

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Awesomeness!!! Congrats Team!!
So so proud of you Brenda Baxter. Keep on summitting in everything you do!!!! ❤️ Dad & Mom

Posted by: Karen Baxter on 6/30/2018 at 9:11 am

Congratulations Benny, Gareth, Geoff, and Andrew! I’m not sure if this is your team but it’s the closest thing I could find on the blog! Incredibly amazed with you all!

Posted by: Lisa Eisler on 6/29/2018 at 10:04 am

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Mt. Everest Expedition: Hahn, Waterfall & Team Spend First Night at Everest BC

April 5, 2013

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest

Elevation: 17,575'

Yesterday we walked without any great difficulty from Lobuche to Everest Basecamp. Conditions were perfect, with sunshine, blue sky and no wind whatsoever. We stopped for a brief rest in Gorak Shep where we were all grateful for 3G cell coverage again (Lobuche is lacking in this respect which is why we took a couple of nights off from blogging). But we didn't linger for very long in Gorak Shep because by then we were just a short distance from our home for the next seven weeks and we were excited to finish the trek. We walked a bit more along the lateral moraine before dropping onto the actual Khumbu Glacier. By then, the only thing difficult about the travel (apart from being over 17,000 ft) was walking while looking up at a couple dozen hanging glaciers and giant peaks. We were into our basecamp by midday and eating a great lunch in our dining tent 30 minutes later. It was great to catch up with our Sherpa team and mind boggling to see the work they've accomplished in two weeks. Kumar is our incomparable chef once again, assisted by Raju, Jetta and Tikaram. Our expert team of Sherpa guides is of course led by Lam Babu who did such a great job accompanying us on the trek. In the meantime, Chhering, Kaji and Geljen were moving a lot of rock around to build camp. We just had to move into well built and anchored tents, which was pretty easy. We were excited to watch a big avalanche off the Lho La -the pass above us which is the border with Tibet. And we were happy to spend an easy afternoon and evening getting settled. The night went well, with all seeming to be adjusting well to the altitude. Morning in such a place was just as awe inspiring as you'd expect. Best Regards, RMI Guide Dave Hahn

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Awe inspiring pictures Dave! Do y’all take altitude pills or does everyone just have great lungs?

Posted by: Mary on 4/6/2013 at 4:08 pm

Is this the James Fitch team?

Posted by: John Mack on 4/6/2013 at 1:54 pm

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Mt. Rainier: Ammon, Halliday, and Teams Reach the Summit!

September 7, 2019

Posted by: Ben Ammon, Alex Halliday

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Ben Ammon and Alex Halliday reached the summit of Mt. Rainier Early this morning. Ben reported steady winds of 15 - 20 mph with a cap forming. The team spent a short amount of time on the top before starting their descent. Congratulations to Today's Team!

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Thank you to our team leads Ben, Nevin and Grayson for getting us safely up and down. And for the stupid jokes, well, thanks for trying.

Posted by: Dawn on 9/8/2019 at 1:37 pm

Jason? You made it? Watched our amazing lightning storm last night and sent you encouraging thoughts! Congrats.

Posted by: Ruth on 9/8/2019 at 6:54 am

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Aconcagua Expedition: Team arrives at Pampa de Lenas

January 11, 2012

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua

Elevation: 9,000'

Hi everybody, This is the Aconcagua team checking in from Pampa de Leñas camp. After a few days in Mendoza and Penitentes doing the hardest part of climbing a big mountain (getting the climbing permits, trying to get all the duffel bags that didn't make it to the airport with us, packing a ton of food and gear for the mules, etc), today we started the trek to Base Camp. The mountain welcomed us with a perfect blue sky day. We hiked for five and half hours today and got to our first camp on the Vacas Valley. Everybody did a great job and we are all feeling good. We are getting ready to sit down to dinner. Pete and Gilbert have cooked a gorgeous veggie pasta, almost as good as the amazing Argentinian steaks that we were eating since we arrived in Mendoza. That is all for today, cheers! RMI Guide Gabriel Barral and Team Aconcagua.

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