Entries from Locations
Posted by: Ben Luedtke, Bailey Servais, Calvin Jiricko
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: South Twin Sister
Today, we sauntered into the wilderness of Washington for our first objective: South Twin Sister.
“What are we doing?” you might ask. “Where the heck is that?” you may wonder. Spoiler alert: it’s a hidden gem of a climb just south of Mt. Baker.
After crossing a downed tree over a raging creek and bushwhacking through a sea of berries, we arrived at camp nestled in a field of boulders. The question kept coming: “Have y’all done this climb before?” Sure have.
We spent the afternoon refreshing our skills in preparation for what’s to come. Hiding from the sun and heat, we’re hoping to get some sleep tonight.
Tomorrow, we climb.
— RMI Guide Ben & Team
Objective #2: Complete!
Jackson and Derek crushed Mt. Baker’s Easton Glacier with confidence and style. From a smooth ascent to a breathtaking sunrise at the summit, they made the climb look easy. Now off the mountain and ready to celebrate a week of wins and unforgettable memories.
The North Cascades continue to deliver! RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and team ventured to the Picket Range in North Cascades National Park over the weekend for a successful climb of West McMillan Spire. They enjoyed great climbing conditions and blue, windless skies.
Posted by: Casey Grom, Leif Bergstrom, Hannah Blum, Jack Ritterson, Brendan Oates, Kayanna Hopkins, Kat Porter, Oliver Shapiro
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Casey Grom & Leif Bergstrom led their Five Day Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Leif reported great conditions, not too hot and not too windy. The teams will return to Camp Muir to rest and relax this afternoon. They will spend their second night on the mountain tonight, and descend the remaining 4,500' to Paradise tomorrow.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Matt Kelly, Matt Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
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Early this morning, RMI Guide Jess Wedel led her team to the summit of Mt. Baker via the Easton Glacier route. After taking in the stunning views from the top, the team descended safely back to Sandy Camp. They'll spend one more night there before making their final descent to the trailhead tomorrow morning, wrapping up a successful and rewarding climb.
Nice work team!
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The North Cascades Custom Climb led by RMI Guide Jackson Breen reached the summit of their first objective this morning: Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys. The team is making their descent back to the trailhead. Tomorrow they will rest as they turn their focus to their second objective: Mt. Baker.
Posted by: Raymond Holt, Tom Skoog
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,131'
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The entire Mt. Shuksan climb led by RMI Guides Ray Holt and Tom Skoog reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys route this morning. The team enjoyed a beautiful sunrise while ascending and blue skies from the summit. The team will descend back to the trailhead and conclude their program later today.
Congratulations climbers!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, George Hedreen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day climb led by RMI Guides Dominic Cifelli and George Hedreen successfully reached the summit early this morning via the Disappointment Cleaver route. Dominic reported moderate winds and firm route conditions, contributing to a smooth and efficient ascent.
Following their successful summit, the team returned to Camp Muir, where they will spend one final night before descending to Basecamp tomorrow.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Seth Burns, Joe Hoch, Sam Hoffman, Kayanna Hopkins, Oliver Shapiro, Daniel May, Margo Kerr, Brooks Ordway Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
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The Four Day Climbs led by RMI Guides Seth Burns and Joe Hoch walked into the summit crater of Mt. Rainier this morning around 6:45 am. The teams enjoyed calm and warm weather on the summit. They are currently on their descent and will return to Ashford later this afternoon.
Congratulations climbers!
Posted by: Bailey Servais, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
On August 19th the Mt. Baker Climb team led by RMI Guide Bailey Servais summited via the Easton Glacier route. After a successful summit the team spent one more night at Sandy Camp before descending the rest of the way back to the trailhead yesterday for the conclusion of their trip.
Way to go climbers!
