Entries from Expedition Dispatches
Posted by: Sam Marjerison, Felipe Guarderas, Mitch Valaitis
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,786'
The Mt. Baker North Ridge team, led by RMI Guide Sam Marjerison, reached the summit of Mt. Baker this morning. The team ascended via the North Ridge route, a classic climb in the North Cascades. Strong work by all, as everyone reached the top — a 100% success rate!
Congratulations, Team!
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Rosie Hust, Stella Johnson, Margo Kerr
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Any Mountain Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Jess Wedel, Rosie Hust, Stella Johnson, and Margo Kerr reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team spent about an hour on the summit enjoying the breezy weather before beginning their descent to Camp Muir. The team will spend one more night at Camp Muir before making their descent to Paradise tomorrow.
Congratulations climbers!
PC: Jess Wedel
Posted by: Joe Crawford, Hannah Blum, Julian Kral, Kat Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Led by RMI Guides Joe Crawford, Hannah Blum, Julian Kral, and Kat Porter, the Five Day Climb reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team reported beautiful windy weather from the Mt. Rainier summit crater. The team has descended to Camp Muir where they will spend one more night on the mountain. They'll finish their descent back to Paradise tomorrow.
Way to go climbers!
Posted by: Avery Stolte, Mike Bennett, Dominic Cifelli, Dylan Anderson, Nina Bridges, Leif Bergstrom, David Rathbun, Ben Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
This morning at 5:30 AM PDT, the Four Day Climbs led by RMI Guides Avery Stolte and Mike Bennett reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. Avery reported beautiful weather with no wind. With the early morning summit, the teams are currently descending back to Camp Muir where they will pack their bags before descending the Muir Snowfield to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them in Ashford later this afternoon.
Congratulations climbers!
Posted by: Brent Okita, Ben Luedtke
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
At 7:02 AM, the Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides guides Brent Okita and Ben Luedtke reached the summit of Mt. Rainier!
Brent reported clear skies, a light breeze, and warm temperatures—a perfect morning to walk the crater rim and take in the breathtaking views from 14,410 feet.
Huge congratulations to the climbers and guides for a safe and successful ascent!
Posted by: Tom Skoog, Hannah Billings, Brooks Ordway-Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Friday, July 11, 2025 12:53pm PDT
After waiting for the weather to clear for a few hours, we completed our climbing school. With spirits high and a clearing trend in the forecast, we decided to go for a sunset climb. We were rewarded with stunning views of the north cascades and evening light over the Pacific Ocean. All climbers reached the summit climbing in great style. We arrived back at camp just before midnight and got in bed.
This morning we sipped coffee and enjoyed the views before breaking down camp and heading downhill.
RMI Guide Tom Skoog & Team
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb teams led by Joe Hoch and Tatum Whatford stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:15 AM this morning!
The team left under a beautiful full moon and summited with perfect sunny skies. We also had a proposal on the summit. Rumor has it, she said YES!
Congratulations to all climbers for reaching the top of the Pacific Northwest!
The ESS - Kautz Team, led by RMI Guide Mike Haugen, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning via the Kautz Route, a classic route!
After a week of intense alpine training and a thrilling climb up the Kautz Ice Chute, the team topped out in style. They're now making their way down the mountain via the Disappointment Cleaver Route, completing an epic "up and over" traverse.
Huge congratulations to the entire team for their teamwork, and mountaineering skill!
Posted by: Jack Delaney, Rosie Hust, Simon Kearns, Brendan Oates
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Jack Delaney made a strong effort today, turning around at the top of Disappointment Cleaver due to high winds and a cloud cap over the summit.
The team is currently descending safely back to Camp Muir and will return to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford later this afternoon.
We’re proud of their resilience and smart decision-making in challenging conditions. Safety always comes first on the mountain!
So proud of my husband and everyone who challenged themselves to the very top! Well Done
Posted by: Gosia Barnekoff on 7/12/2025 at 9:24 am
I really hope this is the hike that John and Melissa are on, if not well… I’m proud of everyone on it regardless!!
Go John and Melissa, I know you are killing it!! Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back. Ahhhhh
Posted by: Megan Fisher on 7/10/2025 at 8:29 pm
Posted by: Jess Wedel, George Hedreen, Stella Johnson, Celeste Wilson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The ALA Climb for Clean Air Team made an incredible push up Mt. Rainier, reaching the top of Disappointment Cleaver before high winds and a summit cloud cap made it unsafe to continue.
RMI Guide Jess Wedel reports the team is doing well and is now en route back to Camp Muir to regroup before descending to Paradise.
We’re proud of their strength, determination, and commitment to clean air for all.
Congratulations to Kyle Zeitounian and the entire team om a great job,!
Posted by: Dee Zeitounian on 7/17/2025 at 12:33 pm
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