Entries from Mount Rainier
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Julian Kral, Kat Porter, Dan Harper, George Hedreen, Dylan Anderson, CJ Rogers, Sam Traylor
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,300'
The Four-Day Climb (June 5 - 8) led by Dave Hahn and George Hedreen turned at 13,300' today due to deteriorating weather. They will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Posted by: Will Ambler, Joe Crawford, Hannah Blum, Hannah Billings, Matt Tucker, Simon Kearns, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,450'
RMI teams led by guides Will Ambler and Joe Crawford made their summit attempt this morning. As a result of recent snow accumulation and strong winds on the upper mountain, they found evidence of snow instability and decided to turn around at 12,450'. The teams had made their way back to Camp Muir and are doing additional training for the remainder of the morning.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14, 410'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli and Ben Luedtke reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams were in and out of the clouds as they climbed into a cap to reach 14,410'. It was cold with a steady breeze, but the team pushed through to reach the top.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Ben Ammon, Josh McDowell, Dylan Anderson, Miles Watson, Kat Porter, Sean James
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,640'
The Four Day Climb (June 2-5) led by Joe Hoch and Ben Ammon turned at the top Cathedral Gap (10,640’) early this morning due to strong winds that were making climbing and continuing uphill very difficult. They are back at Camp Muir and plan to descend from Paradise later this morning. They will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Way to hang in there team!
Posted by: Leif Bergstrom, Felipe Guarderas, Stella Johnson, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by RMI Guide Leif Bergstrom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today via the Emmons Glacier. The team bumped up to Camp Schurman yesterday putting their glacier travel, ice ace arrest and cramponing skills they learned over the last few days to the test. Once back to Camp Schurman, they will enjoy the afternoon and evening. Tomorrow they will break camp and descend to the trailhead, returning to Ashford tomorrow afternoon.
Congratulations to our first Emmons Seminar team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Tom Skoog, Hannah Blum, Annie Chapman, Julian Kral, Matt Tucker, Dan Harper
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 1 - 4 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & Tom Skoog. Dustin reported moderate winds but blue skies above as they were approaching 13,500' just after 7 am today. The team reached the summit and is currently on their descent to Camp Muir. Once back at Camp, they will take a short break before continuing down to Paradise. Their program will conclude this afternoon at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to the team!
Posted by: George Hedreen, Will Ambler, Jack Ritterson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz May 29 - 3 June led by RMI Guide George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier yesterday. The team established their High Camp yesterday afternoon and then made their summit attempt and returned to camp. Today the team will descend to Paradise and conclude their program.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Joe Crawford, Hannah Billings, Simon Kearns, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Teams led by Dave Hahn and Joe Crawford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier! They started their descent back to Camp Muir around 9:30am. RMI Guide Dave Hahn reported great weather and good route conditions.
Congrats team!
SUPER CONGRATULATIONS! An Amazing accomplishment! So excited for the team!
Posted by: Marlene linden on 6/2/2026 at 5:59 pm
RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Ben Ammon and the Four Day Climb Team reached High Break (13,200’) and were still ascending as of 7:11 a.m. Joe reported a beautiful morning, with light winds and cold temperatures.By 8:33 a.m., the team had summited all smiles, and was beginning their descent toward Camp Muir.
Congratulaitons Team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Miles Watson, David Rathbun
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier and team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today via the Emmons Glacier. The team met at Rainier BaseCamp on Saturday May 23 for a full day Orientation, Equipment Check and pre-climb prep. The following day the team spent the day training above Paradise practicing glacier travel, ice axe arrest and cramponing. Packed and ready at 7 am on Monday morning, the team left Ashford headed for the White River Trailhead. The team ascended to the Inter Glacier where they set up camp and spent the night. Yesterday, the team bumped to Camp Schurman and then launched their summti attempt early this morning. By 7 am they were at 14,000' on their descent. They will return to Camp Schurman to spend the night. Tomorrow they may do a bit more training before they retrace their steps to the trailhead and make the drive back to Ashford.
Way to go team!
Great job to all!! Especially Nathan, amazing perseverance, son!! Soo very proud if you!!
Posted by: Tom Wredberg on 5/28/2026 at 10:19 am
Great job guys!!! I knew you guys could do it. Just amazing.
Posted by: Phillip Daniel on 5/27/2026 at 6:38 pm
CONGRATULATIONS Team! Holden you showed that summit whose boss!
Posted by: Marlene linden on 6/3/2026 at 4:38 pm
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