Mt. Rainier: Four-Day Teams Summit Amidst Winds and Clear Skies
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Mike Bennett, Hannah Billings, CJ Rogers, Edward Barrett, Ben Thorneycroft, Celeste Wilson, Marissa Tremblay
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The four-day climbing teams, led by Nikki Champion and Mike Bennett, reached the crater rim just before 7:20 a.m. this morning. After a brief touch-and-go at the summit, the team reported clear skies and a windy ascent.
The teams are now descending to Camp Muir, where they will reset, pack their gear, and continue down to the trailhead. They are expected to return to Ashford later this afternoon, concluding a successful four-day climb.
Way to go, climbers!
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