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The Four Day Summit Climb September 13 - 16 led by RMI Guides Christina Dale and Chris Ebeling were unable to reach the summit today.  The teams left Camp Muir around 1 AM but poor visibility along with increasing winds and precipitation forced them to turn around at 10,800’.  They returned safely to Camp Muir and will begin their descent to Paradise this morning.  Their climb with conclude this after once they return to Rainier BaseCamp.

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams, led by RMI Guides Christina Dale and Chase Nelson, are currently on their descent from the summit.  It took them 6 1/2 hours from Camp Muir to reach the top. The teams are enjoying perfect weather and we look forward to congratulating them at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon!

RMI Guides Christina Dale & Bryan Mazaika led their Four Day Summit Climb Teams (August 16 - 19) to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  Teams were reaching the crater rim around 7:30 AM PT.  Christina reported a beautiful and warm day.  The teams will return to Camp Muir and continue down to Paradise.  They will end their program with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Congratulations to today’s Summit Climb teams!

The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons team just called from the summit!  All is well with them and they are beginning their descent.  The lead guide, Christina Dale, said the team has enjoyed their week on Mt. Rainier with many skills learned and to top it off, a summit on the highest peak in Washington!  They will be descending off the mountain tomorrow and working their way back to Rainier Basecamp to cap off their week with a celebration here in Ashford.

The Four Day Summit Climb July 27 - 30 led by RMI Guide Christina Dale reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning under blue skies.  The team enjoyed the views from the summit crater and began their descent from the crater rim just before 7 AM.

Congratulations to today’s climbers!

The Four Day Summit Climb July 23 - 26 led by RMI Guides Christina Dale and JM Gorum, were turned around today at 12,700’ due to route conditions.  The teams are currently en route to Camp Muir. They will continue their descent and arrive at Paradise this afternoon.

The Four Day Summit Climb July 19 - 22 led by RMI Guide Christina Dale was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to route conditions.  The team is currently descending to Camp Muir. They will spend a bit of time at Camp Muir before continuing to Paradise later this morning.

This morning at 5:45 a.m. the RMI Summit Climb team led by Christina Dale was on top of Mt. Rainier.  The team is working their way down the mountain in blue skies and warm temperatures.

Congratulations to the team!

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Christina Dale reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver today at 12,300’ before route conditions and strong winds forced the team to turn. The team checked from Ingraham Flats as they were on their descent and en route to Camp Muir.

Congratulations to Today’s Teams!

We had a full value experience on Mt. Baker this weekend.  With positive enthusiasm, 12 women met early in the morning in Sedro-Wolley with coffee and gear to hit the trail.  We carpooled up to the Park Butte Trail Head on the Easton Glacier of Baker and started up the trail.  The heavy packs didn’t phase anyone and soon the trail conversations were running full speed ahead.  After a five-hour hike into Sandy Camp at the toe of the glacier we set up camp in the rain.  On the flanks of Mount Baker without any view of anything more than six feet away we had a nice dinner and early to bed to stay dry.  Unfortunately, we woke to the pitter-patter of rain in the morning but managed a nice cup of coffee and some training in the rain on the snow slopes around us.  Sunday morning was our anticipated summit bid but the mountain had other plans for our team.  With a deluge of rain and strong winds, we decided the summit wasn’t in the cards for us this time.  We had the opportunity to be in a storm!  Nothing beats this group of climbers.  Even after naming the lakes forming in the bottom of the tents, everyone kept smiling.  Never a complaint about the sopping wet boots just a choice to put our feet in plastic bags then in our boots.  To the best storm fairing team ever, your guides Jessie, Lydia, and Christina thank you for making the trip a great experience.

RMI Guide Christina Dale