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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climbs Turn at 13,300’

August 15, 2017

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Joe Hoch, Nate Goodwin

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,300'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 12 - 15 led by RMI Guide Geoff Schellens turned around today at 13,300' due to difficult terrain. The team reported a nice day with calm winds. The team will return to Camp Muir and continue their descent to Paradise later today.

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climbs Enjoy Beautiful Day

July 31, 2017

Posted by: Jess Matthews, Joe Hoch, Nate Goodwin

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Jess Matthews and the Five Day Summit Climb team July 27 - 31, 2017 made an early start for the summit and reached the crater rim at 5:30 am. The team enjoyed blue skies and minimal wind on a beautiful day. The team spent an hour on top before starting their descent. The team will return to the trail head at Paradise and then continue to Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford. Congratulations to today's Five Day Summit Climb team!

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb Team Turns at 13,800’

June 21, 2017

Posted by: Andy Bond, Joe Hoch, Nick Scott

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,800'

The Five Day Summit Climb June 17 - 21, 2017 led by RMI Guides Andy Bond, Joe Hoch and Nick Scott made their summit attempt today. High winds and firm climbing conditions prevented the team from going above 13,800'. The group has spent the last two nights at Camp Muir, they will return to pack their gear and continue their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today.

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Mt. Rainier: Bond & Five Day Summit Climb Team Reaches Summit

June 12, 2017

Posted by: Andy Bond, Hannah Smith, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Andy Bond led the Five Day Summit Climb Team June 8-12 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. It is a beautiful day on the mountain with winds 10-15 mph and cold temperatures. The cloud deck below is at approximately 8,000' so the team enjoyed great views from the summit. After spending two nights at Camp Muir they will return to camp and re-pack gear before continuing their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Five Day Summit Climb Team!

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

August 7, 2016

Posted by: Christina Dale, Katrina Bloemsma, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Christina Dale reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Christina reported cold temperatures and windy conditions on the summit. The team began their descent to Camp Muir shortly after 8:00 a.m. PDT. The Five Day Summit Climb team will spend one more night at Camp Muir before returning to Ashford tomorrow afternoon. Way to climb!

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

July 5, 2016

Posted by: Sid Pattison, Chase Nelson, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Sid Pattison reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Sid reported cold, clear and breezy skies on the summit. The team began their descent at 7:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing them in Ashford later this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

Mt. Rainier: King & Team Summit via the Emmons Route

June 28, 2016

Posted by: Mike King, Christina Dale, Megan Budge, Joe Hoch

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Emmons Climb led by RMI Guide Mike King reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning via the Emmons Glacier Route. It's a beatiful day with little wind and clear skies. After spending some time on the summit the team started their descent around 6:30 am PT, they will return to high camp for their final night on the mountain. Congratulations!

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