Posts for Mount Rainier from 02/2013

Mt. Rainier: Ski Mountaineering Seminar a Success!

Posted by: Tyler Reid, Sean Collon | February 20, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,800

RMI Guides Tyler Reid, Sean Collon and a team of clients spent the last five days learning the art of Ski Mountaineering.  The team explored Mount Rainier’s incredible winter snowpack and accessible but challenging technical terrain. The team spent the days on the mountain learning and practicing a variety of ski specific technical skills. The trip culminated with an ascent to Camp Muir (10,060’) and the team will enjoy an exciting 5,000’ ski descent today.

Camp Muir Above the Clouds - Photo: Sean Collon Ski Mountaineering - Photo Sean Collon

Mt Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Update

Posted by: Adam Knoff, J.J. Justman, Jason Thompson, Katie Bono | February 07, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,500'

Today our winter team made it to 11,500 feet on Mt. Rainier! It was tough going at the end. We had thigh deep snow and we decided to make the safe decision to turn around.

The weather is beautiful but the conditions are tough. However, that didn’t stop the team from having a great day up high.

It’s a unique feeling being up here in the winter. We are all alone and we are enjoying Rainier’s pristine beauty that can only be enjoyed in winter.

RMI Guide Jason Thompson is now giving a lecture in snow science and avalanche awareness.

That’s all for now.

RMI Guide JJ Justman

The Expedition Skills Seminar training and climbing on Mt. Rainier.  Photo: JJ Justman The February 3rd team on Mt. Rainier.  Photo: JJ Justman
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Awesome! HIGH FIVE, FRANK AND TIM!! I cannot wait to hear all of the stories. You guys look great out there. XOXOXOXO Jenna

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Posted by: Jenna on 2/8/2013 at 12:37 pm

WOOOOHOOOO!!! Rock on guys!! **Dan- I can’t wait to see you again, I missed you so much! Hope you got some majestic pictures ready for me; I got beer ready… read more

Posted by: Roz on 2/7/2013 at 9:29 pm


Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Training on the Cowlitz Glacier

Posted by: Adam Knoff, J.J. Justman, Jason Thompson, Katie Bono | February 06, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier

Our winter seminar awoke to pancakes and a view! We have a little break in the weather. So we are busy taking photos. It still is a little blustery but we plan on continuing big mountain training. On the agenda, building anchors, crevasse rescue and self rescue.

RMI Guide JJ Justman

Training on the Cowlitz Glacier, Little Tahoma in the background. Photo: JJ Justman
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~ Yayyyyyyyyy!!!:) sounds AWESOME!! i cant wait to have some pancakes with ya when you get back babe!! muuaahh!!! looks amazingly Beautiful there~ have fun & enjoy the journey to… read more

Posted by: candi on 2/6/2013 at 12:01 pm

Pancakes on a mountain?? I never get pancakes for breakfast! I am totally jealous :-D Keep your energy up, stay hydrated, and have fun!!

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Posted by: Roz on 2/6/2013 at 11:41 am


Mt.Rainier:  Winter Seminar Update

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Jason Thompson, Katie Bono, J.J. Justman | February 05, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'

Our team made it to Camp Muir!

It was a long, arduous day but everyone put their heads down, gritted their teeth and made it to 10,000 feet in great style.

The action continues! Despite a little bit of weather to keep us cool we are having a lot of fun training in the snow.

RMI Guide JJ Justman

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CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :) be safe!!! have fun!

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Posted by: candi on 2/6/2013 at 6:33 am

It’s about time! ;) Congrats to you all!!! Next step: rocking awesome summit bid. Keep your spirits up and remember how truly awesome this journey is for each and every… read more

Posted by: Tim's Little Woman on 2/6/2013 at 6:04 am


Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter:  Team Gathers at Rainier BaseCamp

Posted by: Adam Knoff, J.J. Justman | February 03, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 1,800'

RMI’s Expedition Skill Seminar - Winter is a go! And the first thing we are doing is the 1st principal of Leave No Trace…plan and prepare. Adam Knoff and I are busy with the team organizing and packing gear, practicing knots and hitches, and teaching various self rescue techniques all in the comfort of RMI BaseCamp in Ashford.

We have a decent forecast and our hope is to make a big push up to Camp Muir tomorrow. Will we summit? How high will we get in the frigid snows of Rainier? Stay tuned to find out.

One thing is for sure, we will be having fun while going through advanced training for big mountain climbing.

RMI Guide JJ Justman

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter discusses appropriate gear for the expedition.  Photo: JJ Justman The Seminar training begins at Rainier BaseCamp.  Photo: JJ Justman
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Woohoo!! Conquer that mountain guys! <3

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Posted by: Roz on 2/5/2013 at 8:01 pm

Tim and Frank, my super-charged awesome inspirations:  come home safe and happy and with lots of good pics.  Can’t wait to hear all of your fun stories and see your… read more

Posted by: Dusty on 2/5/2013 at 6:22 pm


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