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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams Turn Due to High Winds

August 30, 2017

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 27 - 30 led by RMI Guides Geoff Schellens and Mike King were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams turned around at 12,700' due to high winds. The teams have returned safely to Camp Muir. They plan to start their descent to Paradise around 9:30 am PT.

Comments (5)

Remember…. it is the trip that is most important…not the destination…per “Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: an inquiry into values” by Robert M. Pirsig”...from a ‘60s mama…...love and prayers for all…come home safely.

Posted by: Sharen Hart on 8/30/2017 at 7:37 pm

Glad you’re all safe. Even though you weren’t able to reach the summit, I hope the journey was an adventure!

Posted by: Elise Resnick on 8/30/2017 at 5:16 pm

It took Thomas Edison over 1000 attempts to perfect the light bulb. Sorry you guys did not make it THIS TIME!! glad you guys are all safe.

Posted by: Juan Garcia on 8/30/2017 at 2:54 pm

You guys are great! I know you’re disappointed, but reaching the summit is nothing compared to your safety.
Love, Dad

Posted by: Fred Waldstein on 8/30/2017 at 1:47 pm

I am so proud of all of you boys!
Love Mom

Posted by: Terrina- Mom on 8/30/2017 at 8:38 am