Entries from North Cascades

Monday, August 10, 2026 11:27 pm

Hannah, Daniel, and I sunset climbed on baker this evening. Back at camp. We will be walking out tomorrow and enjoying the blueberries.

RMI Guide Leif Bergstrom & Team

Luedtke and team enjoyed a successful ascent on Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys. The team had 100% summit success on a blue bird day, nice work!

Avery's team made it to the summit this morning around 11 am after a rainy day yesterday we woke to clear and beautiful night and perfect climbing conditions. We cruised to the top and walked all the way out to the trailhead today. 

The RMI team led by guides Will Ambler, Miles Watson, and Oliver Sperin had a sunset ascent of Mt Baker via the Easton Glacier. The team went 100% to the top! They are currently on their descent back to the trailhead. 

Great work everyone!

We took off from the trailhead last night around 11 pm - the smoke had cleared up North and the stars were incredible! We walked in the darkness for around 5 hours until the light hit us about halfway up the glacier. It was a beautiful morning to summit Mount Baker and now many hours of walking and snacks later we are back at the cars and on our way home with tired but happy legs.

-RMI Guide Avery Stolte

RMI Guides Nick Sinapius and Hannah Blum checked in from camp on Mt. Shuksan with an update from an impressive Alpine Seminar week.

Over the course of the seminar, climbers developed essential skills in glacier travel, alpine rock, steep snow and ice, and multi-pitch systems. The team summited Mt. Baker via the Coleman Deming in stormy conditions, then climbed above the smoke on Mt. Shuksan, ascending the Fisher Chimneys to the Southeast Ridge and on to the summit.

With one more day remaining, the group will wrap up a memorable week of learning, challenge, and growth in the mountains. Congratulations to the climbers and guides on a fantastic seminar.

We had a nice sunny hot day for our approach to camp, and were able to get in a full snow school, even getting a walk in on the Easton Glacier. But as happens on Mt Baker sometimes, the forecasted few hours of rain turned into 18 hours in the tents. Still, the group was in high spirits and thankful for the beautiful views and training.

- RMI Guide Joe Hoch

8/1: Just wanted to give you a quick update about our trip to Baker. 

All went smooth. Weather was great for the climbing days. Bad weather came in as we where hiking out. All clients reached the summit in good style. 

The climb was fun and the ridge is in good condition still. Creavases are starting to open a bit, but still manageable and safe. We had a great time. 

- RMI Guide Felipe Guarderas

Yesterday, July 31st, RMI guide Avery Stolte and her team summitted Mt Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys. They descended back to the trailhead today. 

Congrats on a successful trip! 

RMI guide Dustin Wittmier and his team summitted Mt Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier on July 28th, 2026. 

Great work!