Mt. Rainier: Okita, Schmitt & Teams Reach Columbia Crest
Posted by: Brent Okita, JT Schmitt
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb September 3 - 6 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and JT Schmitt were walking up Columbia Crest just before 7 AM PT today. Brent reported a beautiful day and great climb. They will enjoy some time in the crater before starting their descent. Once back at Camp Muir they will repack and continue down to Paradise. They will end their program with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's summit climb teams!
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Comments (6)
Congrats to the Teams !
Posted by: Pablo Trevino on
Excited to hear they made it! Does anybody know when the summit registry gets updated for this trip?
Posted by: Kenny Tucker on
Congratulation to the team and a special shout out to my special brother DonMorshead. Well done. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear the stories XO
Posted by: Sheila Morshead on
Yeah!! Congratulations on the summit. Take lots of pictures for the faint- of- heart who are not with you. Please have a safe descent.
Posted by: Vivian and Wes King on
So excited to be married to my mountain climber. May G-d bless your journey to Paradise! Congratulations Don Morshead and fellow climbers!!
Posted by: Naomi Carmona-Morshead on
Congratulations on your successful summit climb. Awaiting word of your safe return to Muir…
Also, for those members that decided to turn back prior to reaching the summit, you should be proud of having courage to have made the attempt…
Posted by: Robert Roll on