Mt. Rainier: Okita, Schmitt & Teams on Their Descent from Muir
Posted by: Brent Okita, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
Today's Mt. Rainier summit climb, led by Brent Okita and JT Schmitt, was unable to go beyond Camp Muir due to blizzard conditions. High winds were reported through the night gusting 80 mph. The team is currently on their descent from Camp Muir and will be at Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon.