Entries By jake beren
August 31, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
One year from a septuagenarian and never having participated in snow activities probably is not the most propitious period to start mountaineering, especially on Mt. Rainier. It was Theodore Roosevelt, though, who said, “... Far better is it to dare mighty things, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”
Being in good physical conditioning and active all my life I decided to follow Teddy’s advice. I made it to Ingraham Flats and realized appropriately that my slower pace was a deterrent to team members’ having a successful climb. No regrets from me, though. I met wonderful professional guides who were patient and indulgent with me throughout the climb.
I am proud of those individuals who summited. I also take particular pride in cultivating a friendship with young 18 year old Kyle who impressed me deeply with his poise, maturity beyond his years, self-discipline, physical ability and love of his family of whom he spoke proudly. Go through life Kyle, spreading your wings and soaring as high as you dare to achieve mighty things as Teddy most assuredly would say to you.
RMI is a professionally run company. Its professional staffs are highly skilled mountaineers who place a premium on customer safety. While safety is their number one priority the professional guides establish prudent parameters for customers to maximize available opportunities to apply their skills for a truly memorable and amazing experience.
With Kindest of Regards,
Jerry W Doyle
Posted by: Jerry W Doyle on 8/20/2016 at 2:58 pm
August 14, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
August 4, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
August 1, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
Great trip! Jake and Ann were terrific climbing companions!
Posted by: Peter on 8/3/2016 at 11:45 am
July 30, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
July 25, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Congratulation Jake + team..Thx again support on Rainier ‘12
..Walter / IN
Posted by: Walter Glover on 7/26/2016 at 5:13 am
July 12, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren, Paul Rachele, Steve Gately, Caleb Ladue
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats on your climb and reaching the summit! Special kiddos to Chad and Tom for completing their first big climb!!
Posted by: Carrie Paben on 7/12/2016 at 5:57 pm
Congratulations on your climb. Special congrats to Tom and Chad on their first big mountain climb. Very proud of you!
Posted by: Trudy Colvin on 7/12/2016 at 3:37 pm
July 6, 2016
Posted by: Jake Beren, Paul Rachele
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Christina, I meant. Thanks!
Posted by: David Basinger on 7/7/2016 at 9:12 pm
Paul, Kristina, Jessi, Jake’s team,
Grateful for your expertise in guiding us to the top. Quite a 50th Birthday for Scott! Happy Birthday again Jen! Congrats to all of team “B” (we deserve an A).
Posted by: David Basinger on 7/7/2016 at 9:01 pm
July 2, 2016
Posted by: Paul Maier, Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
All the best to all of you. Very excited for Anshul on his first expedition.
Posted by: Nitin Amin on 7/2/2016 at 7:33 pm
Keep going joe
Posted by: Cici on 7/2/2016 at 6:41 pm
Congratulations. Love you all!!
Mom
Posted by: Suzi merz on 8/31/2016 at 8:31 am
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