Mt. Rainier: Ammon and Kautz Seminar Team Make Summit Attempt
Our first Kautz Seminar of the season May 25 - 30, led by RMI Guide Ben Ammon, has spent the past several days training and establishing two expedition-style camps on the mountain. Today, the team made their summit attempt ascending the Kautz Ice Chute. However, moderate winds and light precipitation prevented them from reaching the summit. They are now descending and will return to camp for a final night on the mountain. Tomorrow, they will complete their descent to Paradise before heading back to Rainier Basecamp to conclude their program.