Mt. Rainier: Hoffman and ESS-Paradise Team End their Week with Summit Views

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise August 20 - 25 led by RMI Guide Sam Hoffman concluded their week of training and climbing with a summit climb of Mt. Rainier.  The team enjoyed a bluebird day and reached the summit around 6 am, enjoying the views before starting their descent from the crater rim around 7 am.  The team will get a short break at Camp Muir to repack their gear before they continue the final 4,500' to Paradise later this afternoon.  They will celebratie their successes at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. 


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