Mt. Rainier: RMI Guide Jess Wedel and Black Diamond Team Reaches Summit
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Hannah Blum, Arianna Drechsler, Annie Chapman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The June 23 - 26 Four Day Climb is made of climbers associated with Black Diamond Equipment and led by RMI Guide Jess Wedel. This all women's team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today putting together their skills, training and equipment. Although the forecast was not stellar the team awoke to good conditions with clear skies above and moderate winds. The cloud deck below sits at around 9,000' but that was not of concern as the team ascended the upper mountain. Reaching the summit around 7:45 am the team enjoyed a bit of time in the summit crater before starting their descent. The team will return to Camp Muir for a short stop and then continue the final 4,500' down to Paradise. Their program will wrap up this afternoon with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to these Black Diamond Climbers!
Comments (4)
Congratulations!! This is freaking awesome!! Enjoy the views and journey home.
Posted by: Brittani Smoot on
Way to go!!! Congratulations on all the hard work
Posted by: Sally Bowlby on
Awesome!! Crushed it. So happy you for you all. Can’t wait to hear more. Safe travels home.
Posted by: Jon on
Woohoo, congratulations on the summit!
Can’t wait to hear stories and see pictures!
Posted by: Dean on