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RMI Guides Brent Okita and Jenny Konway led the
Four Day Climb September 2 - 5 teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Brent radioed the RMI office just after 7 AM that the teams were approaching Columbia Crest, they had reached the crater rim at 6:40 AM. It's another beautiful day on the mountain with clear skies and winds 15-20 mph. The team left the summit at 7:45 AM headed down hill. The program will conclude this afternoon with a cheers to their accomplishments.
RMI Guide Mike Walter and Team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan today with beautiful weather. They climbed the
Fisher Chimneys route and didn't see any other climbers on the route. They enjoyed having the mountain all to themselves.
Congratulation to the team!
RMI Guides Eric Frank & Robby Young and their teams of
Four Day Climbers reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. They enjoyed some time in the crater on a beautiful morning and began their descent from the crater rim a little after 8 AM. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise. From there an RMI Shuttle will deliver them to Rainier BaseCamp. Their program will conclude with a celebration and cheers to their accomplishments over the last few days.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier and his team reached the summit of
Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys Route. With the forecasted weather, the team was able to summit a day early and is continuing with some training through the rest of their program. They will descend from the mountain tomorrow.
Congratulations to all on their success- 100% to the top!
The
Four Day Climb teams enjoyed an hour on the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning to take in the views and take all the photos.
RMI Guides Steve Gately and Avery Parrinello led their teams up the Disappointment Cleaver route, which is in great condition. Weather today was a bit windy but didn't deter the teams. Climbers were descending from the crater rim around 8:20 AM en route to Camp Muir. Once back at Camp they will pack up their gear and continue down to Paradise. This afternoon they will have a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp to conclude their program.
Congratulations to today's climbers.
RMI Guide Alan Davis called in this morning from Mt. Baker. Last night he and his team made a sunset climb via the
Easton Glacier. The team reached 9,700' before turning around. They have left their camp and plan to be off the mountain in the next couple of hours.
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Taylor Bickford led their
Four Day Climb August 30 - 2 September teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Pete reported a light breeze and nice climbing conditions as the team was approaching the crater rim around 8:30 AM. After photos and high-fives on the summit the team will return to Camp Muir and continue their descent to Paradise. There program will conclude this afternoon with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
The
Four Day Climb August 29 - 1 September reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 7 AM today.
RMI Guides Brent Okita and Ben Ammon led the groups today. Brent reported windy conditions as they were approaching the crater rim. After enjoying the views the teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. They will conclude their adventure at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon and hopefully enjoy the festivities of Rainier Mountain Fest.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Shuksan Team led by RMI Guide Mike Walter Reached the summit via the Sulphide Glacier Route. Mike reported a beautiful day of climbing. The team is back at camp celebrating their success.
Congratulations Team!
RMI Guide Andy Bond reported from summit of Mt. Shuksan - Fisher Chimneys earlier today:
"Hey we’re on top. 100% of the crew. Fun climb and we are heading back down to our camp at Lake Ann."
Congratulations to today's team!
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Yayyy! So happy they made it!!
Posted by: Leigh carson on 9/6/2019 at 2:58 pm
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