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Alaska, USA


Trip Report
May in Alaska: Team RAMIN Strikes Out
Monday July 16, 2018 8:22pm
Like many before us, Team RAMIN struck out with our goal of the N. Buttress on Mt Hunter this May. Lots of photos, a few words, and maybe enough a laugh or two. I hope you enjoy!

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The whole crew at basecamp
The whole crew at basecamp
Credit: Aki J
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Navigating at the base of Mt Hunter
Navigating at the base of Mt Hunter
Credit: Aki J
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https://www.akiojoy.com/single-post/2018/07/14/May-in-Alaska

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Aki J
About the Author
Aki J is a climber from Placerville, CA living in Bozeman, MT.

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Ney Grant

Trad climber
Pollock Pines
  Jul 20, 2018 - 01:19pm PT
Hi Aki,

Awesome trip report - thanks. Too bad the weather gave you such a tough time. - Ney
NutAgain!

Trad climber
https://nutagain.org
  Jul 20, 2018 - 02:02pm PT
Looks like you had a good time whether or not the weather decided to cooperate.

Did you buy a brand new van or a used one from a dealer?
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
  Jul 20, 2018 - 02:12pm PT
Cool story and great photos, Aki. TFPU!

Nut, here's a link to a story about Aki's van build out. He did a very nice job: https://www.akiojoy.com/single-post/2017/09/06/Le-Papillon-de-Nuit
NutAgain!

Trad climber
https://nutagain.org
  Jul 20, 2018 - 02:18pm PT
Good stuff! I like the idea of the maps and resin counter-top. I have a friend who did that for their home kitchen table.
clarkolator

climber
Flatlands of Yolo
  Jul 20, 2018 - 02:51pm PT
Wow, you get around! Great trip report!
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
  Jul 20, 2018 - 04:17pm PT
nice!
Ezra Ellis

Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
  Jul 21, 2018 - 03:39am PT
You are living the dream for sure 👍👍
Aki J

Trad climber
Placerville, CA
Author's Reply  Jul 21, 2018 - 07:34am PT
Thanks for the kind feedback!

This is actually my second van. Both were bought from a dealer and the one in the post is my first van. I'll probably make another post on the second build out soon (and post it here if there is interest).

le_bruce

climber
Oakland, CA
  Jul 21, 2018 - 11:59am PT
Always enjoy your writing and photos, thank you for posting.

Mind sharing how much you sold your first build for?
johntp

Trad climber
Punter, Little Rock
  Jul 21, 2018 - 01:34pm PT
TFPU! Too bad the weather didn't cooperate but it sounds like a good time was had by all.
Aki J

Trad climber
Placerville, CA
Author's Reply  Aug 17, 2018 - 02:08pm PT
My second van is nearly done and a new post can be found here (for those that are interested):https://www.akiojoy.com/single-post/2018/08/03/Moth-20

Le Bruce- email me for details on the last van, I don't mind sharing.

Cheers!
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Mount Hunter - North Buttress AK Grade 6, 5.8, A2, M5, AI 6 - Alaska, USA. Click to Enlarge
The North Buttress of Mt. Hunter from the north.
Photo: Joe Puryear
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An overview of the mountain.