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The Four Day Climb August 16 - 19 led by RMI Guides Henry Coppolillo and Jackson Breen reached the summit this morning and stood on Columbia Crest.  It was a clear, calm and perfect day with views all the way to Mt Jefferson.  The teams started down from the crater rim around 7 am. Once back at Camp Muir they will repack and continue down to Paradise.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

August 14th - 1:43pm PST

Back once more for your final Glacier Hunter dipatch. After an incredible day of Hunting with great success, we had returned to high camp just in time. With rest and relaxation on the to do list, the weather decided different. Instead of a swim in the alpine lake with sasquatch, a hail storm ensued. It was light, but the naps that followed were hard. Enjoying one last dinner we turned in early for the long journey out today. Awoken amongst the final night's stars, we wished upon a shooting one that sasquatch was doing well. An early morning start apparently meant all the marmots came out to play. "Our hunt is over, you're too late for tuna time," we said, but they didn't seem to care and kept asking for more. Enticed by blueberries we were, but the trailhead brought so many more gifts. Back in Darrington, we reminisce. Come back next year when we do it again. The hunt may be successful, but it never truly ends.

Cheers!

-Your 2026 Team of Glacier Hunters

August 14, 2026 1:43 pm

Back once more for your final Glacier Hunter dipatch. After an incredible day of Hunting with great succes, we had returned to high camp just in time. With rest and relaxation on the to do list, the weather decided different. Instead of a swim in the alpine lake with sasquatch, a hail storm ensued. It was light, but the naps that followed were hard. Enjoying one last dinner we turned in early for the long journey out today. Awoken amongst the final night's stars, we wished upon a shooting one that sasquatch was doing well. An early morning start apparently meant all the marmots came out to play. "Our hunt is over, you're too late for tuna time," we said, but they didn't seem to care and kept asking for more. Enticed by blueberries we were, but the trailhead brought so many more gifts. Back in Darrington, we reminisce. Come back next year when we do it again. The hunt may be successful, but it never truly ends.

Cheers!

- Your 2026 Team of Glacier Hunters

August 13, 2036 7:37 pm

Welcome back once again! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all ages, the Hunt ended due to technical difficulties...we're kidding. It is with great congratulations that we award this team with the official summit of Glacier Peak. The hunt was successful, the views were beautiful, and the rope legs were real. Sasquatch, however, is yet to be found. Thank you one and all for tuning in to our program, Alas!! We are not done yet. Tomorrow we venture towards home, where the grass isn't greener but the toilets have seats. Until then our friends.

-Your 2026 Glacier Hunters

August 13, 2026 11:00 am

100% Summit Success. Ben & Team just called from the summit of Glacier peak with the entire team on top!

Augsut 12, 2026

Thank you for that brief, day long commercial break, we are back on Glacier Hunters and boy howdy do we have a story for you. Last night, the wind howled loudly over and through our tents, covering us in a film of fine silt but it didn't ruin our (questionably) healthy game of euchre. We rose early in the clouds wondering if sasquatch was preparing to pounce. No dinner bells on us, so we think we're safe. We then climbed through the mist of water vapor mixed with smoke to our high camp. We called out to the marmots along the way, enticing them with tuna time, but had no success. They must have been sleeping in.

Suddenly, there was a break in the clouds. "Glacier peak, is that you?" The broken mist made it hard to tell. To prep for our continued hunt, we waddled out to school like a bunch of penguins and played on the dry shores of the white chuck glacier. Refreshed by some of the high-quality H20 it had to offer, we returned to camp.

"There it is!" We're sure of it. A silhouette of Glacier Peak hangs in the distance. Tonight we rest. This is it. Tomorrow we will climb. Will our nerves keep us in check? Do we have the courage to complete the hunt? Does this volcano have what it takes to give us a shot? Sure does. Don't go anywhere because we'll be right back after another break with the results of this journey.

-Your 2026

Glacier (Demon K-pop) Hunters

August 10, 2026

Hello one and all and welcome to another episode of Glacier Hunters (copyright infringement expected).

This week, we journey once again in search for the infamous, desolate, and awe-inspiring volcano known as Glacier Peak. "Did I pack enough food? Where's your extra pair of underwear? Why is there only one blue bag in my blue bag? Is this where sasquatch lives?"

These are the questions we've been asking ourselves from the start. Last night, 9 of us met as total strangers (mostly), 3 of them rummaged through everyone else's stuff like it was Christmas morning (gear check), and then we all met this morning at a remote location (trailhead). As the team made their way to camp 1 of the trip, it was beautiful, and then it was hot. It was easy and then was all uphill. It was conversational, and then it was quiet (not really).

Will this group become friends? Will they find sasquatch or the missing pair of underwear? Will the hunt for Glacier Peak end in success?

As we sit at camp eating freeze dried macaroni, rice, and other unknown substances, we hope you'll stay tuned to find out. Anything could happen.

Goodnight.

-Your 2026 RMI Glacier Hunters

The Four Day climb led by RMI guides Dave Hahn and Mike Bennett reached the summit of Mt Rainier this morning! They reported a beautiful morning, and were starting their descent from the crater at 7am on their way back to Camp Muir. They will return to Ashford this afternoon. 

Great work up there, everyone!

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Mac Nolde and Seth Burns reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning under calm and pleasant skies. The team was starting their descent from the crater rim just after 7 am. They will return to Camp Muir for a quick stop and then continue down to Paradise later this afternoon.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

PC: Seth Burns

After a hot and hazy day yesterday, two four-day climbs led by Dave Hahn and Tom Skoog reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning under beautiful skies and improved air quality. The teams reported good route conditions on the DC and winds of 15-20 mph. They began their descent from the crater rim at 7:00 a.m.

After a short break at Camp Muir, the climbers will continue down to Paradise. To conclude their journey, we'll welcome them back to Ashford this afternoon.

Great job, climbers! 

RMI's four-day climb, led by guides Nikki Champion and Ben Luedtke, reached the summit of Mount Rainier this morning at 6:30 a.m. The team reported high winds on the mountain, so they tagged the summit and promptly began their descent toward Camp Muir at 7:00 a.m.

After regrouping at camp, they'll continue their descent to Paradise and return to Ashford later today.

Congratulations to all the climbers and guides on a successful summit!

RMI's four-day climb led by guides Eric Frank and Tom Skoog reached the summit this Independence Day morning! They reported moderate winds and a small cloud cap, and are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir. They will return to Ashford this afternoon. 

Great work team!

The five-day climb led by RMI guide Ray Holt used their second night at Camp Muir to attempt to summit Mt Rainier. Due to high winds, they turned around at the top of the Disappointment Cleaver. 

Great effort everyone!

The Four Day Climb teams for June 20 - 23 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning around 6:40 am.  The team reported great conditions and a beautiful day. They will descend to Camp Muir, take a short break and continue down to Paradise later this afternoon.

Congratulations to today's climbers.

Photos: Seth Burns