Posts for Mount Rainier from 07/2012

Mt. Rainier: July 21st Summit!

Posted by: Mike Walter, Elias de Andres Martos | July 21, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Mike Walter and Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at about 8 o’clock this morning.  The teams had clear skies with a cloud deck at about 8,000’ and moderate winds.  They got to spend some time on the summit and are now making their way back to Camp Muir. 

Congratulations to today’s teams!

Also, Nana says “hi” to Nora.

Mike Walter and Team in the Summit Crater
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LOVE the picture!!!  Nice job Kelley and Twedt!  Woo-hoo!  xoxo

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Posted by: Laura Bianco-Adams on 7/21/2012 at 12:33 pm

Go Twedt!  So proud of you and cannot wait to hear about this adventure! xo

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Posted by: Stephanie Mahoney on 7/21/2012 at 9:26 am


Mt. Rainier: July 20th Update!

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Pete Van Deventer | July 20, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Win Whittaker and Pete Van Deventer were unable to make their summit attempt due to lightening strikes and rain throughout the night.  The teams stayed safely tucked in at Camp Muir.  They will begin their descent to Paradise later this morning.

The weather at Camp Muir today.  Photo: Win Whittaker

Mt. Rainier: July 19th Summits!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Brent Okita, Gabriel Barral, Eric Frank | July 19, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier *North Cascades
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climbs for July 16 - 19 reached the summit today.  RMI Guides Brent Okita and Gabriel Barral reported clear skies and moderate winds on the summit this morning. 

RMI Guide Billy Nugent led the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz to the summit also.  The team will descend back to their high camp for a final night on the mountain.

In the North Cascades, RMI Guide Eric Frank and team reached the summit of Forbidden Peak yesterday.  The team is making their final descending today and returning to the trail head.  Near by, RMI Guide Jake Beren and team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the SE Ridge.

Congratulations to today’s summit teams!

The ALA Climb for Clean Air on their way to Camp Muir. Photo: Win Whittaker
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Mt. Rainier: American Lung Association School Day

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Pete Van Deventer | July 18, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier

The American Lung Association’s Climb for Clean Air team had a beautiful day in the snow above Paradise.  They learned some important skills to help them reach their goal of reaching the Mt. Rainier summit and also had a lot of fun.

Learning some mountaineering techniques. Photo: Win Whittaker Everyone takes an iPhone break on school today. Photo: Win Whittaker

Mt. Rainier: July 18th Summit!

Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Mike Walter | July 18, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb team led by Mike Walter and Five Day Summit Climb team led by Seth Waterfall made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  The teams reported clear skies above 6,000’ and light winds from the west.  The teams have started their descent and are en route to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

Seth Waterfall's team at 13,800'. Photo: Seth Waterfall Seth's team at the top of the Cleaver. Photo: Seth Waterfall Mike Walter's team enjoying a rest break. Photo: Mike Walter
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Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Jason Thompson | July 17, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen led his team to the Mt. Rainier summit via the Disappointment Cleaver Route this morning with beautiful weather and a slight breeze.  The team began their descent at 10:00 a.m.

RMI Guide Jason Thompson was leading his team on the Emmons Route on the northside of Mt. Rainier. Due to firm conditions and a cloud cap developing on the mountain, the team had to make the tough, but more importantly, safe decision to turn at 12,500’.  They will stay at Camp Schurman tonight and descend the mountain tomorrow.

An RMI team enjoying a break at 13,500' on Mt. Rainier An RMI Guide in the Mt. Rainier crater
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Mt. Rainier: July 16th Summit!

Posted by: Kel Rossiter, Walter Hailes | July 16, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Kel Rossiter and Walter Hailes reached the Mt. Rainier summit this morning in cold temperatures and windy conditions.  With a cloud layer settled in at Camp Muir, the team enjoyed clear skies on the summit.

Congratulations to today’s summiteers!

Climbers at Ingraham Flats Break. An RMI team at sunrise ascending Mt. Rainier Descending Disappointment Cleaver. Little Tahoma in the background.
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Congrats - Steve, Brad and the Nooyen Boys!  Steve how was the ice fishing at the top!

JT

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Posted by: Joe Toonen on 7/16/2012 at 12:16 pm

Way to go!!!  Congratualtions!!!  We are all so very proud of you. We knew you could do it.
Love from Mom, AM and M&M

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Posted by: Ann Michelle on 7/16/2012 at 11:49 am


Mt. Rainier: July 15th Summit!

Posted by: Gabriel Barral, Elias de Andres Martos | July 15, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The American Lung Association Summit Climb reached the summit this morning with lead guides Gabriel Barral and Elias de Andres Martos.  They endured wind gusts and cold temperatures on their ascent but the weather calmed down some as they began the descent from the summit.  We expect the teams to be leaving Camp Muir early afternoon.

Congratulations!

An ALA team with their summit flag
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Mt. Rainier: July 14th Summit!

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Tyler Jones | July 14, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

The ALA Climb for Clean Air led by Win Whittaker and our Four Day Summit Climb led by Tyler Jones reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6 am this morning.  Win reported cold and breezy conditions with some high clouds.  The teams have started their descent and are now en route to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

July 14th Climb for Clean Air at the top of the Cleaver.  Photo: Win Whittaker
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Mt. Rainier: July 13th Summit!

Posted by: Andres Marin, Geoff Schellens | July 13, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 10 - 13 led by RMI Guides Andres Marin and Geoff Schellens reached the summit of Mt. Rainier.  The teams reported clear skies, light winds and beautiful day.  Both teams began their descent from the crater rim shortly after 7 am PT.  They will return to Camp Muir for a brief stop before continuing to Paradise later this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

Ascending Mt. Rainier.  Photo:: J.J. Justman Today's Summit Climb Almost to Muir. Photo: Win Whittaker
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