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Posted by: Nikki Champion, Stella Johnson, Matt Tucker, Lukas Bergsten, Ben Luedtke, Rosie Hust, Megan Ochalek, CJ Rogers
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
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!
Posted by: Eric Frank, Tom Skoog, Mac Nolde, Margo Kerr, Matt Tucker, Dan Harper, Oliver Sperin, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
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!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Rosie Hust, CJ Rogers, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The four-day climb led by RMI guide Dominic Cifelli attempted their summit of Mt Rainier last night. They turned around at the top of the Disappointment Cleaver due to high winds.
Nice work up there!
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!
Posted by: Nick Sinapius, Sam Marjerison, Stella Johnson, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The five-day clmib decided to climb their first night at Camp Muir, with much success! The team, led by RMI guide Nick Sinapius, reached the summit around 7am this morning. They are on their descent back to Camp Muir. They have one more night at Camp Muir and will descend back to Ashford tomorrow.
Great job everyone!
You guys are superheros!
Posted by: Ruth Kemper on 7/4/2026 at 11:49 am
Yay!!! Congrats!
Posted by: Jada on 7/4/2026 at 9:24 am
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