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Posted by: Jess Wedel, Mike Bennett, Lael Butler, Matt Kelly, Oliver Shapiro, George Hedreen, Nina Bridges, Brendan Oates
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climbs enjoyed clear skies and a light breeze on the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Led by RMI Guides Jess Wedel and Mike Bennett, the teams were able to enjoy the views from the summit before beginning their descent around 7:30 am. The teams will be back in Ashford this afternoon to celebrate.
Way to climb!
Posted by: Jack Delaney, Ben Thorneycroft, Tate Hughes, Matt Kelly, George Hedreen, Hannah Billings, Fitz Elder, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 24 - 28 led by RMI Guides Jack Delaney and George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Jack reported a very cold and windy climb. The clear skies and sunshine were appreciated by the group and they enjoyed some time inside the summit crater before starting their descent. The teams will return to Camp Muir for their second night on the mountain and enjoy a well deserved rest and full night's sleep after their alpine start this morning. The team will conclude their program tomorrow, descending the remaining 4,500' to Paradise and ending with a short celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Congratulations Brad and Ryan! So excited for you! Can’t wait to hear about your experience on the mountain.
Posted by: Patrick Couture on 7/27/2025 at 7:07 pm
Brad and Ryan: your Texas Highpointer friends salute you.
Posted by: Kourt on 7/27/2025 at 7:01 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Nick Sinapius, Felipe Guarderas, Layne Peters, Hannah Billings, Brooks Ordway-Smith, Matt Tucker, Matt Kelly
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
At 5:45 AM, under bluebird skies and in calm, clear, and beautiful conditions, the Four Day Climb team led by Brent Okita and Nick Sinapius reached the summit!
They’re already on the descent, making the most of this perfect alpine morning.
Huge congrats to the team for a strong and successful push!
Amazing accomplishment congratulations on summiting
See you all soon !!!
Posted by: Maria Pelikan on 7/5/2025 at 11:22 am
Congratulations Team Skopic & Pelikan! You rock!!!
Posted by: chris Skopic on 7/5/2025 at 11:01 am
Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Felipe Guarderas, Mitch Valaitis, Ben Thorneycroft, Miles Watson, Avery Stolte, Matt Kelly, Ben Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Tatum Whatford and Felipe Guarderas led their Five Day Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The guides reported an amazing day with light winds and clear skies. The route is busy with climbers so the teams reached the crater rim and have started their descent to Camp Muir. Once back at camp the climbers will enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the mountain and celebrate their accomplishment. The team will spend tonight at 10,080' and continue the remaining 4.5 miles/4,500' down to Paradise tomorrow.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Such a wonderful trip! Still reeling. Looking forward to the next one ;)
Posted by: Alex Trimpe on 7/1/2025 at 11:12 am
Wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations.
Posted by: Joyce Metcalf on 6/29/2025 at 8:17 pm
I’m still riding the high of our summit two days ago!
Mike B. - I know you were taking some pictures/video on your cell phone as we neared the top and the sunrise was happening. Can you share them with us here like we see posted on some of the other summits?
Thanks again to you all for such an incredible experience!
Posted by: Brian Hargraves on 8/4/2025 at 9:45 am
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