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Mt. Rainier: September 15th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent | September 15, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb September 12 - 15 led by RMI Guide Billy Nugent reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The team reported calm winds and cold temperatures with high cirrus clouds above.  Shortly after 9 am PT they began their descent from the crater rim.  They will return to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise.  We look forward to seeing them in Ashford later today.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

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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 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: August 31st Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Solveig Waterfall | August 31, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

Our Mt. Rainier Summit Climb led by Billy Nugent and Solveig Waterfall reached the crater rim at 6:59 a.m. this morning.  The teams reported clear and windy skies and very cold temperatures.  Billy and Solveig radioed at 8:15 a.m. that both teams started their descent back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to today’s summit climbers!

RMI climbers at sunrise on Mt. Rainier. An RMI team walking along the Mt. Rainier crater rim.
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Mt. Shuksan: August 15th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent | August 15, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *North Cascades
Elevation: Summit

RMI Guide Billy Nugent and Team are currently standing on the summit of Mt. Shuksan.  They reported beautiful weather with hardly a cloud in the sky.  Billy said,  “It doesn’t get much better than this.”  The team is enjoying the view and will head back to their high camp shortly.

Congratulations Billy & Team!


Mt. Rainier: August 11th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Solveig Waterfall | August 11, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Billy Nugent and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  It was a beautiful morning on the summit and the teams were able to spend some time enjoying the views.  They have started their descent back to Camp Muir and will be back at Ashford Basecamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s teams!


Mt. Rainier: August 6th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Gabriel Barral, J.J. Justman, Win Whittaker | August 06, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Billy Nugent led the Four Day Summit Climb August 3 - 6 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The teams reached the summit crater around 7:20 a.m. and reported light winds and good conditions.  The Five Day Summit Climb August 2 - 6 led by Gabriel Barral was also on top.  Both teams began their descent just after 8 a.m. 

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons will be moving to their high camp (Camp Schurman 9,440’) today.  They will continue their training this afternoon and ready for their summit attempt tomorrow morning. 

Congratulations to today’s summit climb teams!

The ascending Mt. Rainier team today on the Muir Snowfield. Photo: Win Whittaker
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Mt. Rainier: August 2nd Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Shaun Sears, Tyler Reid | August 02, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Shaun Sears and Billy Nugent led their Four Day Summit Climb July 30 - 2 August, 2012 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The teams reported nice climbing conditions and clear skies with a cloud deck below them at around 8,000’.  They were able to spend some time on the summit before beginning their descent at 8:30 a.m.

We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guide Tyler Reid.  The team spent two days training in Ashford and Paradise before driving to the White River Trail head and beginning their climb.  They will descend to their camp and spend one final night on the mountain. 

Congratulations to today’s teams!

Descending from the summit of Mt. Rainier.  Little Tahoma peaking through clouds.  Photo: Peter Whittaker An RMI Team approaching the crater rim of Mt. Rainier.  Photo: Seth Waterfall
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Mt. Rainier: July 25th Summit!

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Elias de Andres Martos | July 25, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 22 - 25 led by RMI Guides Billy Nugent and Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  The team’s reported great conditions, beautiful sunshine and light winds on top of Columbia Crest today.

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by Tyler Reid also reached the summit this morning.  They had a spectacular climb and were spending some time on the summit before starting their descent.  The team will spend their final night on the mountain at Camp Schurman and complete their walk out to the trail head tomorrow.

RMI Guide Jake Beren and his team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan in Washington’s North Cascades today.  The team ascended via the Fisher Chimneys route.

Congratulations to today’s summit teams!

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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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