Mt Rainier: Five Day Climb Unable to Summit due to High Winds
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Lacie Smith, Rosie Hust, Miles Watson, Erika Barrett, Kat Porter, Ben Stimson, Lukas Bergsten
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,400'
The five-day climb led by RMI guides Joe Hoch and Lacie Smith made a sunset summit attempt. Unfortunately, due to high winds, the team was unable to summit and they turned around at 13,400'. They are currently on their descent from Camp Muir and will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Great work team!
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