Entries By jm gorum
September 15, 2018
Posted by: Brent Okita, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and JM Gorum reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Brent reported a cold morning, and the team climbed into the a cap, so their time on the summit was brief. The are on the descent and en route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today’s teams!
September 10, 2018
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
The Four Day Summit Climb September 7 - 10, 2018 led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and JM Gorum were unable to make a summit attempt. High winds and precipitation kept the groups from making their summit attempt. They will be descending from Camp Muir to Paradise this morning and will return to Rainier BaseCamp in the early afternoon.
August 28, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
Summit! RMI Guide JM Gorum with 100% of his team are standing on top of Mt. Shuksan. The views are beautiful and the weather was great. No wind and blue skies for this crew. They will begin their descent shortly to camp and check in with us later today.
Congrats Team! Excited to see you at the top Pryce! Yay!
Posted by: Joy Hadley on 8/29/2018 at 7:07 pm
August 23, 2018
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Elias deAndres Martos and JM Gorum reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Elias reported a beautiful and almost smoke free morning. The teams were spending some time on the summit enjoying the views before starting their descent.
Congratulations to today’s team!
August 16, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,200'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team with RMI Guide JM Gorum slowly worked their way up the Katuz Ice Chute today, but route conditions on the Wapowety Cleaver did not allow the team to climb beyond. The team in on the descent working their way back to high camp. The Team will spend the evening on the mountain. Tomorrow morning will be spent wrapping up their mountaineering skills training, and they will descend to Paradise in the afternoon.
Congratulations to today’s team!
August 8, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide JM Gorum and the Five Day Summit Climb team August 4 - 8 reached the summit of Mt.Rainier with blue skies and clear views. The team enjoyed some time in the crater before starting their descent at 8:00AM. They will return to Camp Muir, repack and continue their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today.
Way to go to team!
Yay! Hope you got some nice pics to share. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers for safe journey back down. ❤️
Posted by: Beth Snider on 8/8/2018 at 12:04 pm
August 2, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb Team led by RMI Guide JM Gorum reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team climbed well above the heavy marine layer, and reported clear skies with summit temperatures of 25 degrees and winds from the southwest of about 25 mph. The team has started their descent and are en route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today’s team!
Congratulations on this GREAT accomplishment to be so proud of ! Happy that you are all safe, hoping the return trip is just as good for all of you. Way to go Bob !!!!
Posted by: Barbara waugh on 8/4/2018 at 10:16 am
July 26, 2018
Posted by: Christina Dale, JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,700'
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.
July 19, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide JM Gorum led his Emmons Seminar team to the top of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team was 100% to the top! They will be on the summit for photos and taking in the surrounding vistas prior to starting their descent. The team has been training on Mt. Rainier all week and will end their seminar tomorrow.
Congratulations to JM and his team!
Larry Norton, I knew you would reach the summit, even when you doubted yourself the most. You have trained hard and had admiring conviction . Bravo!! I love you!!
Posted by: Sandra Braden on 7/24/2018 at 5:20 pm
What an amazing experience! You worked incredibly hard and made it happen - major respect for you!! Can’t wait to hear all the details. Yahoo… :o)
Posted by: Monica Fellows on 7/20/2018 at 5:27 pm
July 10, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide JM Gorum led his Five Day Summit Climb July 6 - 10 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team enjoyed some time in the crater before starting their descent. They will return to Camp Muir to repack and then continue to Paradise.
Congratulations to today’s Five Day Summit Climb team!
Congratulations to all the courageous adventurers, and especially to my son, Dan! Worried about him every day, so I’m happy to hear everyone is safe and homeward-bound!
Posted by: Terry Coldwell on 7/11/2018 at 2:47 am
You guys are awesome,
your advice and firm suggestions where spot on!
Thanks for getting us to the top.
Posted by: Jeff Piccinini on 9/16/2018 at 10:52 pm
Yahoo thanks for a great experience.
Posted by: Adam Kaplan on 9/16/2018 at 7:02 pm
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