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Posted by: Nikki Champion, Tate Hughes, Sam Traylor, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Four Day Climb led by Nikki Champion turned at the top of the Cleaver this morning due to high winds. They'll descend from Camp Muir around 9am and return back to Basecamp in Ashford this afternoon.
Posted by: Jackson Breen, George Hedreen, Seth Burns, Drew O’Brien, Annie Chapman, Oliver Kendall, Edward Barrett, Liam Moore
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four-Day climb led by RMI guides Jackson Breen and George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 5:45am. They reported beautiful weather and a lovely morning to stand on top. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there!
So proud of both of you and your team! Amazing views. I hope you had an adventure of a lifetime! We look forward to seeing you soon and to seeing all the photos and hearing all about the adventure. We love you both so much.
Posted by: Kavita Erickson on 8/3/2026 at 7:59 am
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, Joe Crawford, Nick Sinapius, Dylan Anderson, Nina Bridges, Edward Barrett
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,300'
The Four Day climb led by RMI guides Nikki Champion and Joe Crawford attempted to summit this morning. Shortly after leaving Camp Muir, they experienced lightening which led to them turning around. The lightning continued until 4am. They reported a dark cloud deck below, and a cloud cap above. They enjoyed a sunrise hike to Muir Peak instead. They will descend to Paradise this morning and be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Nice work up there!
Posted by: Mike King, Mike Bennett, Annie Chapman, Matt Kelly, Liam Moore, Robert Whyte, Tate Hughes, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb teams led by Mike King and Mike Bennett reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at around 7:15 am this morning.
The teams endured high winds up top, so they touched the top and started their descent back downhill after a quick break.
They'll make the journey back to Camp Muir, down to Paradise, and hop on a quick shuttle ride back to Ashford by the evening.
Great job climbers!
YES! Way to go friends! We are so proud of all of you and can’t wait to celebrate your success tonight! We knew you could do it and you guys CRUSHED IT!!!
- Mike and Kate
Posted by: Kate and Mike on 7/11/2026 at 2:48 pm
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: 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
Posted by: Ben Ammon, Ben Thorneycroft, Nina Bridges, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 22 - 25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guide Ben Ammon. The climbers reached the crater rim around 6:15 am this morning and enjoyed a bit of time in the crater before starting their descent. The team will take a short break at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Kat Porter, Dan Harper, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Around 6:45am this morning, RMI's four-day climb led by guide Joe Hoch made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team reported good conditions and are on their descent back to Camp Muir. They will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Jess Wedel, Henry Coppolillo, Matt Tucker, Kat Porter, Oliver Sperin, Oliver Kendall, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,300'
The Four Day Climb June 14 - 17 led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Jess Wedel were turned around by high winds at 10,300'. The telemetry at Camp Muir is showing wind gusts up to 48 mph. The teams returned to Camp Muir and enjoyed a bit of rest and perhaps a nice sunrise. They plan to descend from Camp Muir around 9:30 am. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
My husband is Alex Fagen. My son is Brandon Fagen. Is this the right expedition? Did they have to turn around?
Posted by: Susan Fagen on 8/2/2026 at 6:45 pm
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