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Mt. Rainier: September 10th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Geoff Schellens | September 10, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

At 9:30am the Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Billy Nugent and Geoff Schellens we descending from the crater rim.  They reported 60+ mph winds on the summit.  The teams are making their descent back to Camp Muir and will be back in Ashford late the afternoon.

The Expedition Skills Seminar – Muir is beginning their ascent to Camp Muir where they will spend the week training.

Congratulations to today’s summit climb teams and good luck to the Expedition Skills Seminar!

Climbing Mt. Rainier at Sunrise.  Photo: Ed Viesturs
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Mt. Rainier: September 9th Update

Posted by: Casey Grom, Pete Van Deventer | September 09, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,400'

The Mount Rainier Summit Climb led by Pete Van Deventer and Casey Grom were unable to make a summit attempt due to continual lightning last night.  The teams did venture over to Ingraham Flats this morning and are currently experiencing sunshine with the cloud deck between 7,000’ - 8,000’ feet.  After they spend some time on the upper mountain, the teams will descend back to Camp Muir and onto Paradise.

An RMI Team at Ingraham Flats.

Mt. Rainier: September 8th Summit!

Posted by: Mike Walter, Eric Frank | September 08, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Eric Frank are standing on the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  Eric reported 10 – 15 mph winds, and beautiful weather.  They will spend about an hour on the summit before starting the descent back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

 Climber on the Disappointment Cleaver Route RMI Photo Collection
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Mt. Rainier: September 7th Summit!

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Tyler Reid | September 07, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Tyler Jones & Tyler Reid reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  Tyler Jones radioed in from Columbia Crest reporting beautiful calm weather and very warm temperatures.  The teams enjoyed some time on the summit and are now en route to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: September 6th Summit!

Posted by: Dave Hahn, Solveig Waterfall | September 06, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Dave Hahn and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  Dave reported clear and sunny skies with winds at about 10mph.  The teams were going to spend some time enjoying the great views before starting their descent back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

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Mt. Rainier: September 5th Summit!

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leon Davis | September 05, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb September 2 - 5 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  RMI Guides Brent Okita and Leon Davis and their teams were approaching the crater rim just after 7:00 a.m.  The teams reported a beautiful day with warm temperatures, clear skies and no winds.  They will spend some time on top enjoying the views before starting their descent to Camp Muir.  After a short stop at Muir they will continue down to Paradise.  We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

Traverse to the Emmons Shoulder.  Photo: Dave Hahn
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Mt. Rainier: September 4th Summit!

Posted by: Casey Grom, Billy Nugent | September 04, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Casey Grom & Billy Nugent led the Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The teams were approaching the crater rim just after 7 a.m.  They reported clear skies, warm temperatures and very light winds.  Once they begin their descent they will return to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise.  We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s summit climber teams!

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Mt. Rainier: September 3rd Update

Posted by: Tyler Jones, Geoff Schellens | September 03, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Summit!  Both Mt. Rainier teams reached the summit by the light of the moon and then the rise of the sun.  What a beautiful day on top!  RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Geoff Schellens radioed in with a bluebird report- light winds, blue skies and a bit chilly. The route is in excellent shape and both teams left the crater rim by 8:15 a.m.

Views of Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens as seen from Mt. Rainier.
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Mt. Rainier: September 2nd Update

Posted by: Jake Beren, Tyler Reid | September 02, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Jake Beren and Ty Reid and their summit climb teams tagged the Mt. Rainier summit this morning!  The summit was enveloped by a cloud cap, which created only moderate winds and saturated (not precipitating) air.  Both teams had began their descent from the crater rim at 7:30 a.m.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

Ascending at sunrise on Mt. Rainier. September 2nd, 8:45 am: Mt. Rainier from Paradise.
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Mt. Rainier: September 1st Update

Posted by: Brent Okita, Elias de Andres Martos | September 01, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams reached the top of Mt. Rainier early today, by the light of the blue moon. The guides reported good weather, the winds were decreasing, and it was cold! 

This summit climb marked RMI Guide Brent Okita’s 450th summit of Mt. Rainier!  Congratulations on your remarkable milestone!

We would also like to congratulate RMI clients Alex and Julie.  News from the summit this morning that Alex proposed to Julie and she accepted!  A special day on Mt. Rainier!

Traverse to the Emmons Shoulder. Photo: Dave Hahn Brent Okita, 450th Mt. Rainier Summit! An RMI team on Columbia Crest, 14,410'. Photo: Dave Hahn
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Recent Images From Mount Rainier

  • Climber at Sunrise on Mt. Rainier. Photo: RMI Collection
  • The Five Day Muir Summit Climb ascending Mt. Rainier. Photo: Casey Grom
  • 5/17/13- The Five Day Muir Summit Climb team on the summit. Photo: Casey Grom
  • Camp Muir in a snow storm. Photo: Win Whittaker
  • The Summit Climb ascending to Cathedral Gap. Photo: Casey Grom
  • Top of Cathedral Gap on Mt. Rainier. Photo: Casey Grom
  • Five Day Summit Climb Team Heading to Camp Muir - Photo JJ Justman
  • The Five Day Summit climb team enjoying a much nicer day on the mountain.  Photo: JJ Justman
  • The RMI team descends from Camp Muir to Paradise on the final day of the Expedition Skills Seminar.  Photo: JJ Justman
  • The Mt. Rainier team members on Muir Peak. Photo: JJ Justman
  • The winter seminar rappelling from Muir Peak. Photo: JJ Justman
  • The winter seminar with Little Tahoma in the background. Photo: JJ Justman
  • The winter seminar team training in the Camp Muir hut. Photo: JJ Justman
  • JJ Justman at Camp Muir in the elements. Photo: JJ Justman
  • Winter seminar's view of Mt. Rainier this morning. Photo: JJ Justman
  • Views of the Tatoosh Range from above Paradise. Photo: JJ Justman
  • The Mt. Rainier winter seminar heading uphill. Photo: JJ Justman
  • Camp Muir Above the Clouds - Photo: Sean Collon
  • Ski Mountaineering - Photo Sean Collon
  • The Expedition Skills Seminar training and climbing on Mt. Rainier.  Photo: JJ Justman
  • The February 3rd team on Mt. Rainier.  Photo: JJ Justman
  • Training on the Cowlitz Glacier, Little Tahoma in the background. Photo: 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
  • Double Rainbow over Camp Muir  Photo: JJ Justman
  • Today's climb on the Mt. Rainier Summit! Photo: Solveig Waterfall
  • RMI Guide Solveig Waterfall instructing the team on crevasse rescue techniques.
  • Crevasse rescue training on Mt. Rainier.
  • Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir training on the mountain.
  • Looking back across the crater at the waiting packs.  Photo: Seth Waterfall.
  • RMI Guide Tyler Jones on the Mt. Rainier summit September 20, 2012. Photo: Seth Waterfall
  • Climbers on their way back from Ingraham Flats. Photo: Seth Waterfall
  • The ESS- Muir Team learning Ice axe arrest skills from RMI Guide Lindsay Mann.
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