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Posted by: Mike King, George Hedreen, Nick Sinapius, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson, Sam Traylor, Rylee Ericson, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The four-day climb stayed at Camp Muir today and were unable to climb due to heavy snow and wind. Gusts were nearly 60 miles per hour overnight.
Way to stay strong up there team!
RMI Guide Jack Delaney led his group of climbers to the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 7:45am. They reported beautiful weather other than some wind. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there!
Posted by: Ben Ammon, Matt Kelly, Simon Kearns, Ben Stimson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The four-day climb led my RMI Guide Ben Ammon summitted Mt Rainier this morning around 6am PST. They reported a warm night of climbing and light winds. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will be back in Ashford this afternoon.
Great work team!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Lael Butler, Jess Wedel, Dylan Anderson, Matt Kelly, CJ Rogers, Simon Kearns, Ben Stimson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The four-day climb turned around at Ingraham Flats on their summit attempt this morning due to avalanche conditions. They enjoyed a beautiful sunrise! They will be descending back to Paradise later this morning.
Posted by: Will Ambler, Joe Crawford, Hannah Blum, Hannah Billings, Matt Tucker, Simon Kearns, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,450'
RMI teams led by guides Will Ambler and Joe Crawford made their summit attempt this morning. As a result of recent snow accumulation and strong winds on the upper mountain, they found evidence of snow instability and decided to turn around at 12,450'. The teams had made their way back to Camp Muir and are doing additional training for the remainder of the morning.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Joe Crawford, Hannah Billings, Simon Kearns, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Teams led by Dave Hahn and Joe Crawford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier! They started their descent back to Camp Muir around 9:30am. RMI Guide Dave Hahn reported great weather and good route conditions.
Congrats team!
SUPER CONGRATULATIONS! An Amazing accomplishment! So excited for the team!
Posted by: Marlene linden on 6/2/2026 at 5:59 pm
Posted by: Jess Wedel, Matt Kelly, Matt Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
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Early this morning, RMI Guide Jess Wedel led her team to the summit of Mt. Baker via the Easton Glacier route. After taking in the stunning views from the top, the team descended safely back to Sandy Camp. They'll spend one more night there before making their final descent to the trailhead tomorrow morning, wrapping up a successful and rewarding climb.
Nice work team!
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!
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
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
Can’t wait to hear the epic tales of this adventure! Proud of y’all. Xo
Posted by: big ruby on 6/22/2026 at 1:16 pm
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