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Posted by: Sam Marjerison, Celeste Wilson, Oliver Kendall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The four-day climb led by RMI guides Sam Marjerison, Celeste Wilson, and Oliver Kendall reached the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 5:10 am. They reported sunshine and a fantastic climbing route. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Way to go climbers!
RMI Guide Nick Sinapius led his team to the summit of Mt. Baker via the North Ridge early this afternoon. After a successful summit day, the team will spend one more night on the mountain to rest and recuperate before descending to the trailhead tomorrow morning, where they will conclude their trip.
Posted by: Raymond Holt, Robert Whyte, Kat Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI climbers, led by Ray Holt, started their trip on the Fourth of July with the goal of climbing Mt. Baker via the Easton Glacier. At 8:00 p.m. on July 5, they achieved that goal and reached the summit of Mt. Baker! Today concludes their trip as they walk out with another Washington volcano summit story to tell.
Congratulations team!
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Seth Burns, Annie Chapman, Gabriel Puhky
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI’s Five Day Climb took advantage of the first of two potential summit opportunities and successfully reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. A warm morning and light breeze on the upper Disappointment Cleaver had the team descending from the crater at 6:45 a.m. They’re currently making their way back to Camp Muir, where they’ll enjoy one final night on the mountain before returning to Ashford tomorrow.
Nice work team!

Congrats to all summiteers and a big thank you to the guides !!!
I am proud of you, Bernhard - you made it
Posted by: Ursula on 7/7/2026 at 10:44 am
So proud of you, Berni!
Posted by: Dagmar on 7/7/2026 at 7:00 am
Posted by: Mike King, Rosie Hust, Matt Kelly, Liam Moore
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's Four Day Climb summited Mt. Rainier this morning and were descending from the crater at 6:45am. They reported a warm morning with some light breeze on the top of the Disappointment Cleaver. The group celebrated RMI Guide Mike King's 100th summit of Mt. Rainier!
They're currently on their way back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon. Congrats, team!
Congrats Mike!!! That is So Cool!!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 7/6/2026 at 8:19 am
Posted by: Henry Coppolillo, Sam Hoffman, Simon Kearns, Julian Kral, Sam Traylor, Ben Stimson, Lukas Bergsten, Aidan Whitelaw
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's four-day climb led by guides Henry Coppolillo and Sam Hoffman reached this summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 5:15am. They reported cold temperatures and moderate winds. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tom Skoog, Mac Nolde, Margo Kerr, Matt Tucker, Dan Harper, Oliver Sperin, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's four-day climb led by guides Eric Frank and Tom Skoog reached the summit this Independence Day morning! They reported moderate winds and a small cloud cap, and are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir. They will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work team!
You guys are superheros!
Posted by: Ruth Kemper on 7/4/2026 at 11:49 am
Yay!!! Congrats!
Posted by: Jada on 7/4/2026 at 9:24 am
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Seth Burns, Felipe Guarderas, Dylan Anderson, Celeste Wilson, David Rathbun, Marissa Tremblay, Gabriel Puhky
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's four-day climb led by guides Joe Hoch and Felipe Guarderas reached the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 6:20am. They reported sunshine with a light breeze and a trace of new snow. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work everyone!

Way to go! Congrats on summiting!
-MGS
Posted by: Sam S on 7/3/2026 at 10:44 am
Posted by: Jackson Breen, Nick Sinapius
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 8,500'
Due to a snowstorm, the RMI Guide Jackson Breen and Team turned around at 8,500 feet yesterday during their summit attempt. The team is descending to the trailhead today.
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, George Hedreen, Rosie Hust, Mac Nolde, Sam Traylor, Rylee Ericson, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb teams June 29 - 2 July led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier & George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today after 6 am. The teams enjoyed some time in the crater, crossing to the true summit, before beginning their descent from the crater rim. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a short break before continuing down to Paradise later today. They will conclude their program with a short ceremony later today.
Nice work team!
Go Rachel!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia on 7/3/2026 at 12:04 pm


Way to go, everyone! Congratulations!
Posted by: Cindy B on 7/6/2026 at 1:34 pm
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