Entries By cj rogers
August 14th - 1:43pm PST
Back once more for your final Glacier Hunter dipatch. After an incredible day of Hunting with great success, we had returned to high camp just in time. With rest and relaxation on the to do list, the weather decided different. Instead of a swim in the alpine lake with sasquatch, a hail storm ensued. It was light, but the naps that followed were hard. Enjoying one last dinner we turned in early for the long journey out today. Awoken amongst the final night's stars, we wished upon a shooting one that sasquatch was doing well. An early morning start apparently meant all the marmots came out to play. "Our hunt is over, you're too late for tuna time," we said, but they didn't seem to care and kept asking for more. Enticed by blueberries we were, but the trailhead brought so many more gifts. Back in Darrington, we reminisce. Come back next year when we do it again. The hunt may be successful, but it never truly ends.
Cheers!
-Your 2026 Team of Glacier Hunters
Posted by: Ben Luedtke, Matt Tucker, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,541'
August 14, 2026 1:43 pm
Back once more for your final Glacier Hunter dipatch. After an incredible day of Hunting with great succes, we had returned to high camp just in time. With rest and relaxation on the to do list, the weather decided different. Instead of a swim in the alpine lake with sasquatch, a hail storm ensued. It was light, but the naps that followed were hard. Enjoying one last dinner we turned in early for the long journey out today. Awoken amongst the final night's stars, we wished upon a shooting one that sasquatch was doing well. An early morning start apparently meant all the marmots came out to play. "Our hunt is over, you're too late for tuna time," we said, but they didn't seem to care and kept asking for more. Enticed by blueberries we were, but the trailhead brought so many more gifts. Back in Darrington, we reminisce. Come back next year when we do it again. The hunt may be successful, but it never truly ends.
Cheers!
- Your 2026 Team of Glacier Hunters
August 13, 2036 7:37 pm
Welcome back once again! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all ages, the Hunt ended due to technical difficulties...we're kidding. It is with great congratulations that we award this team with the official summit of Glacier Peak. The hunt was successful, the views were beautiful, and the rope legs were real. Sasquatch, however, is yet to be found. Thank you one and all for tuning in to our program, Alas!! We are not done yet. Tomorrow we venture towards home, where the grass isn't greener but the toilets have seats. Until then our friends.
-Your 2026 Glacier Hunters
August 13, 2026 11:00 am
100% Summit Success. Ben & Team just called from the summit of Glacier peak with the entire team on top!
Augsut 12, 2026
Thank you for that brief, day long commercial break, we are back on Glacier Hunters and boy howdy do we have a story for you. Last night, the wind howled loudly over and through our tents, covering us in a film of fine silt but it didn't ruin our (questionably) healthy game of euchre. We rose early in the clouds wondering if sasquatch was preparing to pounce. No dinner bells on us, so we think we're safe. We then climbed through the mist of water vapor mixed with smoke to our high camp. We called out to the marmots along the way, enticing them with tuna time, but had no success. They must have been sleeping in.
Suddenly, there was a break in the clouds. "Glacier peak, is that you?" The broken mist made it hard to tell. To prep for our continued hunt, we waddled out to school like a bunch of penguins and played on the dry shores of the white chuck glacier. Refreshed by some of the high-quality H20 it had to offer, we returned to camp.
"There it is!" We're sure of it. A silhouette of Glacier Peak hangs in the distance. Tonight we rest. This is it. Tomorrow we will climb. Will our nerves keep us in check? Do we have the courage to complete the hunt? Does this volcano have what it takes to give us a shot? Sure does. Don't go anywhere because we'll be right back after another break with the results of this journey.
-Your 2026
Glacier (Demon K-pop) Hunters
August 10, 2026
Hello one and all and welcome to another episode of Glacier Hunters (copyright infringement expected).
This week, we journey once again in search for the infamous, desolate, and awe-inspiring volcano known as Glacier Peak. "Did I pack enough food? Where's your extra pair of underwear? Why is there only one blue bag in my blue bag? Is this where sasquatch lives?"
These are the questions we've been asking ourselves from the start. Last night, 9 of us met as total strangers (mostly), 3 of them rummaged through everyone else's stuff like it was Christmas morning (gear check), and then we all met this morning at a remote location (trailhead). As the team made their way to camp 1 of the trip, it was beautiful, and then it was hot. It was easy and then was all uphill. It was conversational, and then it was quiet (not really).
Will this group become friends? Will they find sasquatch or the missing pair of underwear? Will the hunt for Glacier Peak end in success?
As we sit at camp eating freeze dried macaroni, rice, and other unknown substances, we hope you'll stay tuned to find out. Anything could happen.
Goodnight.
-Your 2026 RMI Glacier Hunters
The Six Day Expedition Skills Seminar – Paradise led by RMI Guide Will Ambler reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today after several days of training, learning, and putting their mountaineering skills to the test on the mountain.
The team made the most of their time on the mountain, building experience and confidence as they prepared for their summit attempt. After reaching the top today, they will make a complete descent from the mountain and return to RMI’s BaseCamp later this afternoon, concluding their program.
Congratulations to the team on a successful climb and a great week of learning and adventure on Mt. Rainier!
Posted by: Calvin Jiricko, Layne Peters, CJ Rogers, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
At 5:15 am the Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Calvin Jiricko were standing on the summit of Mt. Rainer 14,410'! Calvin reported a beautiful day and a great climb. The team is on their descent in route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Mike Bennett, Hannah Billings, CJ Rogers, Edward Barrett, Ben Thorneycroft, Celeste Wilson, Marissa Tremblay
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The four-day climbing teams, led by Nikki Champion and Mike Bennett, reached the crater rim just before 7:20 a.m. this morning. After a brief touch-and-go at the summit, the team reported clear skies and a windy ascent.
The teams are now descending to Camp Muir, where they will reset, pack their gear, and continue down to the trailhead. They are expected to return to Ashford later this afternoon, concluding a successful four-day climb.
Way to go, climbers!
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Stella Johnson, Matt Tucker, Lukas Bergsten, Ben Luedtke, Rosie Hust, Megan Ochalek, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's four-day climb, led by guides Nikki Champion and Ben Luedtke, reached the summit of Mount Rainier this morning at 6:30 a.m. The team reported high winds on the mountain, so they tagged the summit and promptly began their descent toward Camp Muir at 7:00 a.m.
After regrouping at camp, they'll continue their descent to Paradise and return to Ashford later today.
Congratulations to all the climbers and guides on a successful summit!
Posted by: Daniel May, Calvin Jiricko, Pete Van Deventer, Jack Ritterson, David Rathbun, CJ Rogers, Rylee Ericson, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI's four-day climb led by guides Dan May and Calvin Jiricko made it to the summit this morning around 7:40am. They reported a nice morning although a bit breezy. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir, and they will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there, team!
So awesome!! Congratulations, Corey, Travis and team!!
Posted by: Kelly Johnsen on 7/8/2026 at 11:29 am
Excellent, way to go climbers!!!
Posted by: Krista on 7/8/2026 at 9:38 am
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Rosie Hust, CJ Rogers, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The four-day climb led by RMI guide Dominic Cifelli attempted their summit of Mt Rainier last night. They turned around at the top of the Disappointment Cleaver due to high winds.
Nice work up there!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Josh Geiser, CJ Rogers, Marissa Tremblay
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 22–25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today under the leadership of RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli. The team of climbers from Black Diamond arrived at the crater rim around 6:30 a.m. and enjoyed time at the summit before beginning their descent.
The climbers are on their descent and will take a short break at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise later today.
Congratulations to all of today's climbers on a successful summit of Mt. Rainier!
Posted by: Mike King, Ben Ammon, Rosie Hust, Nina Bridges, Annie Chapman, CJ Rogers, Oliver Kendall, Liam Moore
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The RMI four day climb led by guides Mike King and Ben Ammon made it to the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 6:50am PST. They reported nice weather. They are on their descent and will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there!
Hello—
I hope this is the team with Sarah, Tyler, Liv and Jon on it. Please tell them I say congratulations and that I love them all. So happy you all have this amazing memory.
Be safe!
Lori
Posted by: Lori H on 6/22/2026 at 8:57 am


So proud of both of you! It looks amazing up there. I hope you had an experience of a lifetime. Look forward to seeing you soon and seeing all the photos and hearing about this great adventure! Love you both and kudos to the entire team!
Posted by: Kavita & Craig on 8/3/2026 at 7:53 am
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