Mt. Rainier: Summit Climb Teams on Top!
Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Peter Whittaker along with Ed Viesturs led a team of eight climbers to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Peter reported light wind, great climbing conditions and a beautiful day on Mt. Rainier. All eight climbers in the party reached the summit.
The Five Day Summit Climb led by Solveig Waterfall also topped out this morning with 100% of her team on the summit as well. Both teams were beginning their descent from the crater rim around 7:20 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a short break before descending down to Paradise and then to Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!
Comments (16)
Awesome job Matt; I am so happy for you! It looks like you had perfect conditions too. I look forward to hearing about it when you get back.
Posted by: John Boyce on
Well done Dave,Mike and team! Thanks Ed and Peter for keeping them safe:)
Posted by: Nat Turner on
Congratulations, Matt! Looks like a beautiful morning! See you tomorrow. Dean
Posted by: Dean Nordtvedt on
Congratulations, Matt C.!!! I am so proud of you for accomplishing one your life goals. I know you won’t stop here, and you will be anxiously awaiting the next climb to higher places. You always reach for the stars, and I am here to give you the support you need to do that. I am so happy that the weather cooperated, and you were able to reach the Summit. I’m extremely excited to see all of the pictures/video footage and hear all about the memories that will stay with you forever. I hope you have a safe return to base camp. Great Job…as always. You always seem to amaze me with your passion and desire, and it truly paid off this time. Much Love!!!
Posted by: Tara on
Congrats - we knew you would do it
G and D…..we are so thrilled for you
you just have to survive Vegas now
Love
MMJJT
Posted by: Marie and Mal Jules Jaden Teags on
Congratulations Chad, Stephen and Bob! You guys rock!!
Posted by: Angelia on
Congratulations, Matt! As Craig and I left Seattle this morning we could see Mt. Rainer from the terminal and said, “What a great day for Matt to summit!” Again, congratulations on achieving your goal. Ginger, Craig, Nels, and Casey
Posted by: Ginger Evens on
Congratulations on getting to the summit Mike & Dave. We are all so proud of you. Love Lisa Mitch Bailey Nat Jake James & Charlie
Posted by: Lisa Lang on
Great job Matt!!!
Posted by: Daniel Lenhard on
Way to go Matt!
Posted by: Joe Lenhard on
We are so Proud of you!
Posted by: Carolyn Lenhard on
Congratulations Matt!! What an adventure! Well done to you and your team!
Posted by: Jaime Cabral on
Congrats Mr. Lenhard! So exciting to see this update and picture! :)
Posted by: Stephanie on
Congratulations! See you soon!
Posted by: Jill, Nathaniel, Eva, & Iain on
What a great accomplishment! Well done, Matt!
Posted by: Sue Hardin on
Matt!!! Congratulations to you and your team reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. You are in the blue jacket, I think. You really saw God’s beautiful handiwork up close. How awesome is that! Can’t wait to see you at the reunion.
Posted by: Carolyn Bren on