Entries By charlie harrison

Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Andy Bond and Leif Bergstrom climbed to Ingraham Flats today. The teams were above the smoke and enjoyed a wonderful sunrise. While at the Flats the team learned crevasse rescue and did some ice climbing. The team will finish up their training soon and return to Paradise later this afternoon.

Someone add 10 extra pounds to Sara’s pack and DON’T TELL HER!! Good luck to everyone.

Posted by: Dwight on 8/21/2023 at 1:33 pm

Best of luck to all the group especially my son, Heath Scheibmeir. Enjoy the wonders of your trip and above all STAY SAFE! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Posted by: Joni Y Thummel on 8/20/2023 at 8:49 am

Mt. Rainier: Bond, Wedel & Teams Watch Meteors Filling the Sky during their climb

August 14, 2023

Posted by: Andy Bond, Jess Wedel, Charlie Harrison, Nick Sinapius, Tom Skoog, Will Ambler

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb August 11 - 14 led by RMI Guides Andy Bond and Jess Wedel reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 5 am today. Andy reported a beautiful morning climbing in base layers with no winds and meteors filling the sky as they climbed toward the summit.

Congratulations to the team!

Your prep and hard work are blessed with such a spectacular view! Awesome!

Posted by: Ron on 8/19/2023 at 2:58 pm

Congratulations to the team on your Summit climb today!!

What a awesome accomplishment for each of you!

Posted by: Evans on 8/14/2023 at 7:32 pm

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Teams Unable to Summit due to Weather

August 9, 2023

Posted by: Casey Grom, Joe Hoch, Charlie Harrison, Leif Bergstrom, Raymond Holt, Evan Redman

Elevation: 13,400'

The Four Day Climb August 6 - 9 led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Joe Hoch were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The lenticular cloud over the mountain brought snow and winds and the teams reached 13,400' before deteriorating weather encouraged them to turn around. The climbers will return to Camp Muir for a quick stop before continuing to Paradise this afternoon.

You came very close! Darned bad luck with the weather. Great effort getting up there, can’t wait for the stories.

Posted by: Olga Walker on 8/9/2023 at 8:09 pm

Great effort. Much to be proud of. Managed challenges but can’t manage Mother Nature.
Be proud of yourselves.

Posted by: Margery Marshall on 8/9/2023 at 2:14 pm

Four Day Climb: Davis, Delaney & Teams Reach Summit

August 8, 2023

Posted by: Alan Davis, Jack Delaney, Michael Murray, Charlie Harrison, Mitch Valaitis, Will Ambler

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 14,410'

After a few days of unsettled weather on the mountain, the Four Day Climb August 5 - 8 was able to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier led by RMI Guides Alan Davis and Jack Delaney. The teams reached the crater rim around 6:30 am PT and enjoyed an hour in the crater. They will return to Camp Muir for a quick stop before continuing down to Paradise this afternoon. We look forward to seeing the teams back at BaseCamp later today.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

Congratulations Peter and thanks to RMI guides & staff for a safe and successful climb

Posted by: Chuck Lorenz on 8/9/2023 at 8:34 pm

Congratulations Brett! Glad to read of the team success. You’re awesome

Posted by: Olga Walker on 8/9/2023 at 6:51 am

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Reach the Summit!

August 4, 2023

Posted by: Joe Hoch, Alan Davis, Cal Seeley, Evan Redman, Charlie Harrison, Robert Whyte

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Teams with RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Alan Davis reached the 14,410' summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team climbed from Camp Muir to the Summit in 6 ½ hours. The climbers and guides spent some time on the Summit enjoying the sunrise before starting their descent at 7 am.

Congratulations Team!

Mt. Baker: Whatford & Team Summit via the Easton Glacier

August 1, 2023

Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Charlie Harrison

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 10,781'

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 6:00 pm PT

We woke up to a clear stary morning at Sandy Camp for our climb of the Easton Glacier. We had an all-star team of climbers that tagged the top around 10am this morning. We just got back to camp and we're enjoying some sunshine.

RMI Guide Tatum Whatford

Mt. Baker: Easton Glacier - Summit!

July 28, 2023

Posted by: Daniel May, Charlie Harrison, Calvin Jiricko

Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: 10,781'

The Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier Team led by RMI Guide Dan May reached the summit at 9:30 am. The entire team stood on top! The team is back at camp where they will celebrate, re-fuel, and have a full night sleep before descending to the trailhead tomorrow.

Congratulations Team!

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz SUMMIT!

July 19, 2023

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Ben Luedtke, Charlie Harrison, George Hedreen

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Katuz Route early this morning. Mike reported great climbing, clear skies, and light winds. The Kautz Route is a great adventure for physically fit climbers ready for a slightly more technical adventure on Mt. Rainier, and today's team climbed strong! The team will be descending the Disappointment Cleaver Route, taking a short rest at Camp Muir before returning to Paradise.

Congratulations Team!

Mt. Rainier: Grom, Wedel and Team Summit!

July 9, 2023

Posted by: Casey Grom, Jess Wedel, Charlie Harrison, Joey Manship, Roland Scott, Will Ambler

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Casey Grom and Jess Wedel called from the crater rim this morning after their successful climb of Mt. Rainier. The teams enjoyed some light winds and a bit of precipitation as they bagan their descent back to Camp Muir.

The teams will be back in Ashford this afternoon to celebrate their accomplishments! Nice work team!