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Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar Moves into Camp Muir

Posted by: Casey Grom, Adam Knoff | May 20, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'

RMI Guides Casey Grom, Adam Knoff and their teams headed up to Camp Muir today.  The weather was magnificent!  Now they have settled in at 10,000’, they will spend the next four days learning mountaineering skills and as well as a summit bid on Mt. Rainier.

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Mt. Rainier: May 20th Update

Posted by: J.J. Justman, Jake Beren | May 20, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

At 7:57 a.m. RMI Guides JJ Justman and Jake Beren were standing on Columbia Crest, the highest point on Mt. Rainier, enjoying the views.  There was a gentle 5 mph breeze on the “prettiest day in May that [JJ and Jake] have ever seen.”

The teams began their descent about 8:30 and we look forward to seeing them at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon.

Congratulations Summit Climbers!

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Mt. Rainier: The Ascending Summit Climb Enjoys Blue Skies to Muir

Posted by: J.J. Justman, Jake Beren | May 19, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'

It’s quite a bit different than my last climb three days ago. Instead of bitter cold walking up to Camp Muir it was scorching hot!!

The team did great and we are rehydrating and getting ready for our summit bid. Stay tuned and see how well our climb goes!!

RMI Guide JJ Justman

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Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Starts Their Week at Rainier Basecamp

Posted by: Casey Grom, Adam Knoff | May 19, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 1,762'

RMI Guides Casey Grom and Adam Knoff are leading our first Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir of the 2013 season.  Today they are spending the day at Rainier Basecamp preparing for their next five days on Mt. Rainier.  Team introductions, gear organizing, and technical training is on their agenda.

While the team was testing out their boots on a hike from Basecamp, they ran into Lou Whittaker, the man who started RMI 44 years ago!  Some stories were told and photos were taken, then it was back to training.

The team is anxious to head up on the mountain tomorrow!

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Mt.Rainier: Four & Five Day Climbs Summit

Posted by: Andy Hildebrand, Brent Okita, Tyler Jones, Tyler Reid, Mike King, Nick Hunt | May 19, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Brent Okita and the Five Day Summit Climb led by Tyler Reid both reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning just after 7 am PT. Brent reported beautiful weather - bluebird skies without any wind.  The low marine layer of clouds we are experiencing in Ashford tops out around 6,000’ -7,000’.
The teams started their descent around 8:30 en route to Camp Muir.  They will take a break there before continuing their descent to Paradise.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: May 18th Update - Summit!

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Pete Van Deventer, Walter Hailes, Robby Young | May 18, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Congratulations to the Four Day Summit Climb team led by Adam Knoff!  They reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning!  The team left Camp Muir with clear and pleasant weather.  As the climb progressed a front moved in and the team experienced some light snowfall and 10 mph winds.  They spent some time on the summit and began their descent at 9:15 a.m.

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Mt. Rainier: May 17th Update

Posted by: Casey Grom, Tyler Reid, Adam Knoff | May 17, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,300'

Casey Grom and the Five Day Mt. Rainier Summit Climb called in early this morning.  Due to low visibility the team made the decision to turn at 13,300’. The team is en-route to Camp Muir, and expected back at Basecamp this afternoon.

Tyler Reid and Adam Knoff are heading up to Camp Muir to start their Five and Four Day Summit Climbs respectively.

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Mt. Rainier: Grom & Team Check Out Cathedral Gap

Posted by: Casey Grom | May 16, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'

Casey Grom checked in after the team climbed up to Cathedral Gap on their rest day of the Five Day Summit Climb.  The weather was beautiful!  The team was preparing for their summit bid in the morning.  Check out the photos Casey sent after returning to Camp Muir.

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Mt Rainier: May 15th Summit!

Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Mike King, Nick Hunt, Walter Hailes, Steve Gately | May 15, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Our Five Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and JJ Justman reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier today.  The team reported fair weather with winds of about 15mph and a cap on the top of the mountain.  The teams spent some time on the summit and are now on their way back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations Brent, JJ, and teams on the first summit of our 2013 Mt. Rainer climbing season!

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Mt. Rainier: 2013 Climbing Season is Underway!

Posted by: J.J. Justman, Brent Okita | May 14, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,300'

Well, yesterday the first climb of the season had to grit its teeth in high winds and low visibility. Low and behold, the team did great making it up to Camp Muir at 10,000 feet.

Today the teams woke up to gorgeous weather and a view stretching well into Oregon. We will rest, relax and go for a little walk uphill to do some photo taking.

The plan then will be to get ready for our summit tomorrow.

RMI Guides JJ Justman & Brent Okita

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