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Entries By eric frank

Mt. Rainier: September 23rd Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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RMI Guide Eric Frank called in from the crater rim of Mt. Rainier at 7:30 a.m. The Five Day Summit Climb September 19 - 23 was just approaching the summit. They reported cold temperatures with light winds and an overall beautiful day. RMI Guide Geoff Schellens led the Four Day Summit Climb September 20 - 23 to the summit also. The teams spent just over an hour on the summit before starting their descent. They will return to Camp Muir to re-pack their gear before continuing down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing both teams at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!
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Following you trip each day How exciting Love Mom

Posted by: Faith Bussolari on 9/25/2012 at 10:54 am

Happy Birthday Steve and so excited to hear all about your climb Take alot of pictures and will follow your trip Love Mom

Posted by: Faith Bussolari on 9/24/2012 at 5:11 am

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Mt. Rainier: September 17th Summit!

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Categories: Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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Our Four Day Summit Climb September 14 - 17 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Eric Frank and Elias de Andres Martos. The teams reported calm winds and warm temperatures. The sky is hazy due to the wildfires in eastern Washington. They were able to spend some time on the summit before starting their descent around 9 am PT. The teams will return to Camp Muir to repack and then continue their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climb teams!
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Well done Beth and Jen! We’re all proud of you!!:)xxx

Posted by: Lucy Collins on 9/17/2012 at 4:19 pm

Awesome!  Congrats Craig and Mike! Looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing about the climb!

Posted by: Leilani MCCLURE on 9/17/2012 at 2:24 pm

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Mt. Rainier: September 8th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

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Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Eric Frank are standing on the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Eric reported 10 – 15 mph winds, and beautiful weather. They will spend about an hour on the summit before starting the descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!
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I was originally signed up to make the climb with you guys, but messed my back up and had to cancel. Although I wasn’t with you in person, I was certainly with you in spirit, and watched as you started your climb on Friday. I was one of the volunteers you encountered on your way up. Way to go!

Posted by: Ric Walters on 9/21/2012 at 2:26 pm

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Mt. Rainier: August 28th Update

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,500'

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The Four Day Summit Climb August 24 - 27 led by RMI Guides Shaun Sears and Eric Frank were unable to summit today. High winds kept the teams from leaving Camp Muir as scheduled. The Camp Muir Telemetry shows an average wind speed between 55 - 80 mph. over night. The teams did climb to Ingraham Flats later in the morning. The wind was still blowing approximately 40 mph and they began their descent from this high point just before 8 am. The teams returned to Camp Muir to repack and rest before starting their descent to Paradise shortly after 10 am. RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise checked in this morning from the Paradise Glacier. The team will be breaking camp and moving to Camp Muir. They plan to do some additional training around Muir today and will be making their summit attempt tomorrow morning.
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Hey, do you guys have enough food to stay up there longer?
I Love you todd and amy.
Ben

Posted by: Ben Reeder on 8/27/2012 at 3:38 pm

oops i ment to say, i love you mom and dad
p.s. I LOVE YOU
BEN

Posted by: Ben Reeder on 8/27/2012 at 3:33 pm

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Mt. Rainier: August 23rd Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

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Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Casey Grom and Eric Frank reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:40 a.m. PST. RMI Guide Thomas Greene reported clear and cold conditions on the top with winds of 20 - 25 mph and the cloud deck at 7500'. The teams spent some time in the crater and have started their descent back to Camp Muir. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by Billy Nugent also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team will spend the remainder of their time on the mountain training and plan to arrive back at Ashford Basecamp in the early afternoon on Friday. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Yeah, yeah… big deal… now get your pick ax back to the office!!

Posted by: JP on 8/24/2012 at 4:11 pm

Whoot Whoot!! Phillip. Excellent job and congrats to the whole team.

Julie, Pat and the Girls!!

Posted by: Julie Ross on 8/24/2012 at 9:01 am

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Fisher Chimneys: August 8th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades

Elevation: Summit

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Hey gang...all is good here on Shuksan. We're on top at 9:30 am with 100% success! The weather is perfect, with no clouds above us and barely a breath of wind. We have great views of many northwest peaks from Rainier to Canada. We'll be in touch after we return to our camp. Cheers, RMI Guide Mike Walter
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Mt. Rainier: August 1st Summit!

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Elevation: 14,410'

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"By far the best of the year" was RMI Guide Brent Okita's description of today's weather on the summit of Mt. Rainier. Brent led the Four Day Summit Climb July 29 - 1 August to the top this morning. RMI Guide Eric Frank led the Five Day Summit Climb July 28 - 1 August to Rainier's summit with 100% of his team. Both teams reported warm temperatures with just a whisper of wind. They began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. RMI Guide Mike Haugen led the Expedition Skills Seminar on the Kautz Glacier. The team spent the week training at Rainier BaseCamp and on the mountain. This morning they packed up their camp at 13,000' atop Wapowty Cleaver and reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team will descend via the Disappointment Cleaver Route. This marks the 100th summit of Mt. Rainier for RMI Guide Mike Haugen. Congratulations Mike! RMI Guide Jake Beren called to check-in from Mt. Shuksan. The team is back at camp after being 100% on top today. Jake reported that the route is “near perfect” with an amazing sunrise, views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding Cascades. They ascended the central gulleys of the summit pyramid and stood on top with windless, sunny conditions. The team had a great descent, rolling in to camp at the same time as the fog. They are back at camp hydrating and resting before hiking out tomorrow. We look forward to seeing all the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Congrats Lindella and team. We are so proud of you!Mom and Dad

Posted by: Linda Smith on 8/4/2012 at 9:20 am

Congrats to Mike on 100!! I was there on the summit with him and our team had an incredible climb together. Thank you to our amazing guides and to my fellow climbers for a great four days on the mountain.

Posted by: Cindee Teer on 8/3/2012 at 9:12 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 19th Summits!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier North Cascades

Elevation: 14,410'

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The Four Day Summit Climbs for July 16 - 19 reached the summit today. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Gabriel Barral reported clear skies and moderate winds on the summit this morning. RMI Guide Billy Nugent led the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz to the summit also. The team will descend back to their high camp for a final night on the mountain. In the North Cascades, RMI Guide Eric Frank and team reached the summit of Forbidden Peak yesterday. The team is making their final descending today and returning to the trail head. Near by, RMI Guide Jake Beren and team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the SE Ridge. Congratulations to today's summit teams!
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Congrats to the Davis quad! Any way you can just slide back down - enjoy!

Posted by: Deborah on 7/19/2012 at 8:00 pm

Congratulations Erik, Bob, and Chadd!  Which mountain is next?!

Posted by: Lolo and Lola on 7/19/2012 at 3:27 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 11th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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It is a beautiful day on Mt. Rainier. The Five Day Summit Climb July 7 - 11 led by Eric Frank and the Four Day Summit Climb July 8 - 11 led by Mike Haugen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reached the crater rim around 7:30 a.m. They reported clear skies, great conditions and winds ranging from 0 to none. The Five Day Kautz Climb is descending to Paradise this morning. Their entire team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier yesterday morning. Congratulations to today's summit teams!
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SO VERY EXCITED TO JUST READ THE NEWS!! WE ARE BOTH VERY PROUD OF OUR SON, MATTHEW AND HIS FIANCE, ELLA!!  CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE IN THE GROUP, AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GUIDES FOR LEADING THE ENTIRE BUNCH SAFELY UP ...AND BACK DOWN!! NOW GO AND CELEBRATE!

Posted by: BRENDA & LOTHAR on 7/11/2012 at 10:12 am

Congrats to Scott, Alex and the rest of the team.  What a huge accomplishment!  Looking forward to hearing all about your adventure.  Safe travels back to civilization.
love, Michelle and the entire clan

Posted by: Michelle Rico Wilsdon on 7/11/2012 at 9:53 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 4th Update

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Elevation: 12,600'

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The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Tyler Reid and Eric Frank reached 12,600' before turning around due to avalanche hazard. It is a beautiful day on the mountain with light winds and clear skies. The cold temperatures from overnight are dimenishing with the sunshine. The team will be making their way back to Camp Muir after the guides spend some time working on the route. RMI Guide Tyler Reid said it was a difficult decision to turn the climb on such a beautiful day, however, conditions on the mountain were not safe enough for them to continue. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by RMI Guide Seth Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today! The team enjoyed a beautiful day on the mountain. They will return to Camp Schurman for their final night on the mountain. They may do some additional training tomorrow morning before returning to the trail head. Congratulations to today's team and Happy Independence Day!
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Congratulations to the entire team.  Paul we are so proud of you!! Stay safe. Love you! 

Posted by: denise heinen on 7/5/2012 at 11:07 am

Woohoo!  Congrats, Joe and Will! At least, I THINK I see you in the group there, somewhere… Hard to tell under the parkas! Nice work- I’m so proud of you both.

I love you, William!

Posted by: Abby Smith on 7/5/2012 at 10:06 am

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