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We opted to go for the summit today ahead of expected precip tomorrow. We called our high point a bit above the saddle. There is a large cornice along the summit ridge and loose, wet snow that was unstable. There is a lot of snow in Boston basin still, no rock to be seen along the summit ridge.
Our plan is to descend tomorrow am, one day early.
RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer
Posted by: JT Schmitt, Matias Francis, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
Friday May 27, 2022 10:37pm PT
It was a beautiful day today at 14,000' camp. We slept in, ate breakfast burritos, then napped, read and ate some more.
After reviewing some more mountaineering skills, we ate more burritos for dinner. With the sunny skies, warm temperatures and the menu today, it almost felt like we were in Mexico.
Stay tuned for what we get up to tomorrow!
RMI Guide JT Schmitt and the Denali Team
Posted by: Mike Walter, Abby Westling, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 17,200'
May 28 11:42pm PT
After a hard day fighting the wind up high yesterday, we were able to get back to camp and rest and hydrate. Good thing, because this morning dawned perfect and we rallied for another attempt at pushing to high camp. The weather remained perfect all day and our well-acclimated crew made it to High Camp in five hours flat. We arrived at 2pm and spent a few hours building camp and the focused on resting, hydrating, and eating.
The weather forecast is very favorable and we're optimistic that we'll try for the top tomorrow. Fingers crossed, and if things go well, I'll hopefully be able to send a quick satellite message from the top. Now for some sleep before a big day. Either way, I'll check in and let you know what the weather throws at us.
Cheers,
RMI Guide Mike Walter and RMI Team
Go Nick, go!!!!!
Posted by: Rosie Read on 5/30/2022 at 7:50 am
Can’t wait to read tonight’s blog! To the Top, MAK!
Posted by: Jenn on 5/30/2022 at 4:22 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn
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We’re declaring victory right at the start of this Kilimanjaro expedition. Each climber made each flight with each and every bag. The gang assembled this evening at the Rivertrees Inn at Usa River, Tanzania. Eight climbers and one climbing guide. We introduced ourselves and explained how we’d each come to be on this quest. For some it was years in the making, pushed back by the pandemic, for others the path to the mountain formed up spontaneously in the preceding months. But we are all here now and ready to go… with a little inevitable jet lag. We dined outside under the big trees, and without any interruptions from the monkeys in the neighborhood. Tomorrow morning, we’ll meet and get down to the actual business of preparing for a Kilimanjaro climb.
Best Regards
I’m so excited for you all - and for me, too, since I’ve been living vicariously through Kim on her adventures. :) Thank you for posting updates. You’ve got this Team!
Posted by: Diana Lowe on 8/15/2022 at 4:44 pm
Bella and Kim…I’m so grateful all has gone well to this point. I’m sure you will both successfully summit and complete this challenge. I’m very impressed with what you’ve shared with me about your guide, Dave Hahn. He sounds uniquely qualified to lead this expedition. I’m proud of you both for all your dedication and hard work preparing. My prayers go with you.
Posted by: Paul mann on 8/15/2022 at 12:04 pm
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Categories: Aconcagua
WOW!!! Every time I read your climb reports I feel like I’ve been there with you from your preparation to your climb to sitting in your tent with you. Well done on a fantastic insight on your experience, please keep on climbing and telling us land lubbers all about it.
Posted by: Sharon on 3/11/2015 at 3:36 am
CONGRATULATIONS!! Reads like a very meaningful experience. Excellent writing skills. Be proud of yourself for sure.
Posted by: Fran on 3/10/2015 at 5:59 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Leon Davis, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 22,841'
RMI Guide Jake Beren calls in from the Aconcagua summit!
On The Map
Congratulations, finish strong and savor your accomplishment! Stay safe.
Posted by: Ken Hislop on 1/12/2013 at 11:23 pm
Great job my friends! congrats! Enjoy the beef at Pampa de Lenas, and the warm temps in Mendoza.
Gabi
Posted by: Gabriel Barral on 1/3/2013 at 3:59 pm
Gary, We are so excited for you! Ian and I love you very much! Ang
Posted by: Angela Rennie on 5/24/2012 at 12:01 pm
Congratulations Brad and Dave! We can’t wait to hear the story….
Love,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel on 5/20/2012 at 9:08 pm
Posted by: Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 12,200'
To Michael and Bruce: Enjoying and sharing some of your photos with the hash group. Dr. Vahab liked your photo with the dog Michael
Posted by: Joyce Freedman on 3/24/2019 at 5:33 am
Jason, Lance, and Andy, you guys were great!
Thank you!
Posted by: Shawn B. on 7/19/2013 at 9:59 am
Sandy, You are a beast! Congrats!
Posted by: Jackie & Dan on 7/11/2013 at 1:36 pm
On The Map
Dennis - Go get em guy - looks like you are with a good team - best of luck - see you soon - Mom & Dad
Posted by: Norman Uhlir on 5/30/2013 at 12:32 pm
Gerald!!!
We’re all thinking of you and can’t wait to hear about the trip. All the best to you and the team my brother!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Arahill on 5/28/2013 at 5:10 pm
Great progress so far! Hope you enjoy some well deserved R&R!
Posted by: Ramsay Bader on 5/29/2022 at 6:56 am
Go Team RMI - sending positive thoughts and wishes from Mount Washington NH!
Posted by: Jennifer Huntington on 5/29/2022 at 3:47 am
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