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- Paul Edgren
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- Leah Fisher
- Eric Frank
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- Thomas Greene
- Casey Grom
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- J.J. Justman
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- Brent Okita
- Logan Randolph
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- Dave Reynolds
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Mt. McKinley: Brent Okita’s Team Begins Their Expedition in Alaska
Posted by: Brent Okita, Logan Randolph, Leah Fisher | May 22, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount McKinley
Elevation: 346'
Everybody made it to Alaska just fine with just one not-so-minor hiccup. One duffel never showed up and had one of us spending the afternoon at REI replacing missing items. As luck would have it, we got a call from a climber in Talkeetna who had picked it up at the airport by mistake. With that behind us we were ready for a beer and turned in after our big travel day.
Today we were busy getting the incredible amount of gear needed for this adventure ready for our flight in the morning. Everyone is excited about getting started. Me too, even after all these years.
More to come soon…
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Good luck Dennis and the whole team! We are thinking of you and wishing for perfect weather!lots of love, Shelly, Jon and Tasha
read morePosted by: Shelly on 5/23/2013 at 12:53 pm
Good luck Brent & team! I look forward to following the trip through the blog and hopefully making the climb next year!
read morePosted by: Nick Grant on 5/23/2013 at 9:57 am
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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Awesome job, so glad you made it! So proud of my husband Curt! Yaaaay
read morePosted by: Rebecca McCLellan on 5/19/2013 at 4:01 pm
You did it! Scott I’m so excited to hear you made the summit! You must be so proud! I know I’m proud of you. I can’t wait to hear the… read more
Posted by: Nina on 5/19/2013 at 9:26 am
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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Thanks again to JJ and Brent as well as all the other guides for a great climb! So glad to be a member of the first summit team of the… read more
Posted by: Chad Burgert on 5/16/2013 at 7:42 pm
A. Summer - Getting high, elevation-wise that is
read morePosted by: Mark Addams on 5/16/2013 at 6:23 am
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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Congratulations Chad on your summit. I am so proud of you. Continue to follow your dreams. Thanks to the whole team for such a great adventure.
read morePosted by: Warren Burgert on 5/17/2013 at 11:15 am
Jeff, Scott, Laura, and Craig. Bravo! on your great adventure. Mom and I are in England tracking and admiring your achievement. Best wishes and God’s speed and safekeeping as you… read more
Posted by: George and Lucy Galllimore on 5/14/2013 at 1:03 pm
Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Completes Week of Training
Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Katie Bono, Thomas Greene | April 12, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 5,400'
The last RMI winter seminar of the season is almost complete. The team is getting close to the Paradise parking lot and we can smell the cheeseburgers already. We had a great week of training and climbing. Thanks for following along everyone.
RMI Guides Brent Okita, JJ Justman, Katie Bono & Thomas Greene
Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Team Trains and Reaches Top of Muir Peak
Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Thomas Greene, Katie Bono | April 11, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Update 5:27 p.m.: What a day! What a day! The team made it high up on the mountain and we finished the training with a Muir Peak rappel. After a full day it’s time to relax, unwind and tell some stories!
8:33 a.m.: We made the summit!! Of Muir Peak. Yesterday the weather cleared and the team got out to play in the snow. While practicing cramponing we made the top of Muir Peak just above 10,000 feet. It is always a beautiful view looking down on the Mount Rainier glaciers below.
Today we have another beautiful day to continue our expedition skills training. While we go through crevasse rescue, Brent and Katie are going to check out the conditions higher on the mountain. If all is good we will venture up the mountain later this afternoon.
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Congrats! I can’t tell whos-who in the picture but I sure am hoping two of those people are Troy and Carl!
read morePosted by: Dean Lundblad on 4/11/2013 at 9:46 pm
Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Experiencing Some Weather and Training at Camp Muir
Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Thomas Greene, Katie Bono | April 10, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
With 80 mph winds and a blinding snowstorm at Camp Muir, it is a perfect day to conduct training inside. Our bunkhouse serves a cozy atmosphere in the storm allowing us to learn essential expedition skills. If we were in tents all we would be doing is hanging on!
Our team is in great spirits and we are waiting out the storm until we venture outside. In the meantime, we’re going to continue to sip coffee, lecture and do some rope work.
Stay tuned!
Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar On Their Way to Camp Muir
Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Thomas Greene, Katie Bono | April 09, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
The day begins with blue skies and cold temperatures. We are up and at ‘em, with the stoves firing and the team sorting out the most important thing we will do today…breakfast!
Our plan is to move up to Camp Muir at 10,000 feet. Will we make it? Stay tuned.
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JJ…Think that scene will hold until I get there for the 5 day climb in June :)...Enjoy…Godspeed…Waltero (Aconcagua Jan 12)
Posted by: waltero glover on 4/10/2013 at 5:18 am
Now that is the way to ascend to Muir! This picture makes me wish I was up there and not at work this week!! Have a great climb!
read morePosted by: Larry Schultz on 4/9/2013 at 9:01 pm
Mt. Rainier: The Winter Seminar Heads Uphill From Paradise
Posted by: Brent Okita, J.J. Justman, Thomas Greene, Katie Bono | April 08, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
We are in Mount Rainier National Park and on the mountain! The weather has been finicky this past week with a good accumulation of snow. So much snow that we were worried that the park wouldn’t have the road to Paradise open.
At 11 AM the park opened the gates and we made it up. With all the fresh snow it was slow going but the team trudged on and we are busy making camp…Denali style! We are definitely having the true feel of what the mountains can dish out. It’s currently snowing hard and we are working fast on the kitchen and dining tent.
I need a hot drink!
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Glad to hear that they opened the gates. Hope you guys are having a great time. I can’t wait to read more about your week. Have a great time Denali… read more
Posted by: Richelle Pullis on 4/9/2013 at 4:40 am
Good to hear you two are back on the mountain! I was up there 2 weeks ago, 1st one in the parking lot and on the route! Broke the trail… read more
Posted by: Larry Schultz on 4/8/2013 at 8:58 pm
Mt. Rainier: 2012 Climbing Season Comes to and End
Posted by: J.J. Justman, Brent Okita | September 28, 2012
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
This morning the Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir team woke to this beautiful view at Camp Muir. After a week of training and a successful summit climb Brent Okita, JJ Justman and team wrap up our 2012 season here on Mt. Rainier.
Thank you to all who joined us for an adventure on Mt. Rainier this season. We hope to see you in the mountains soon!
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It was great to share the experience with all of you.
-Steve
Posted by: Steve Bussolari on 9/30/2012 at 5:32 pm
Absolutely an amazing experience. Loved every minute on the seminar and climb.
read morePosted by: Brian Christianson on 9/29/2012 at 5:13 pm
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