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Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Solveig Waterfall and their Four Day Summit Climb Team reached the top of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team reported clear and beautiful weather with light winds of about 10 mph. The team has started their descent and will be back at RMI Basecamp this Afternoon. Congratulations to Today's Team!

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Congratulations, Bernt. Cant wait to hear about it when you get back to ME.

Posted by: Julie on 6/9/2014 at 12:39 pm

What an accomplishment- Matt Orr and Peter Wooding….and the entire team. Can’t wait to have you back to hear stories and see pictures. Could not have asked for a more beatiful day for your adventure. Love, Jen

Posted by: Jen Orr on 6/7/2014 at 4:29 pm

Mt. Rainier: August 4th Summit!

August 4, 2013

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Mike Haugen led his team to the Mt. Rainier summit this morning! The team topped out just after 7:00 a.m. in perfect weather conditions. After spending some time enjoying the breathtaking views, they began their descent back to Camp Muir. We look forward to seeing the team back in Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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Way to go Amy!! Congrats and great job, we knew you would make it.

Posted by: Dan & Angi on 8/7/2013 at 7:24 pm

Way to go Micah! Congrats on your grand adventure! Be safe.

Posted by: NIMS on 8/6/2013 at 8:49 am

Mt. Rainier: Teams on the Summit - July 31st!

July 31, 2013

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Mike Haugen, Garrett Stevens and Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 7 am this morning with 100% of their team members. The teams reported very cold and windy conditions. They will spend a bit of time on the summit and then descend to Camp Muir. After a short rest to repack and refuel they will continue their descent to Paradise. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Way to go Greg! Thinking of you. Love Marnie

Posted by: Gretchen Jennings on 7/31/2014 at 5:28 am

Good luck, Greg! Love, Jo & Neal

Posted by: Joanne Jennings West on 7/30/2014 at 7:40 am

Mt. Rainier: July 26th Update

July 26, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Solveig Waterfall, Mike Haugen, Win Whittaker

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The teams reported warm temperatures with winds at about 15 mph. They spent over an hour on the summit enjoying the views before beginning their descent back to Camp Muir. After a week of Denali Prep training, Mike Haugen and the Expedition Skills Seminar – Kautz team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning with 100% of their team. They have started their descent and will be back at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon. The American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air is ascending to Camp Muir today with Win Whittaker as their lead guide. He sent us a photo of the team's climbing school from yesterday. What beautiful weather the teams have been climbing in!

Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

July 17, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Lindsay Mann, Mike Haugen

Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita & Lindsay Mann were unable to summit this morning due to a lightning storm. The teams headed out of Camp Muir on two separate occasions but both times retreated to Camp Muir because of the weather. They will descend from Camp Muir around 9 a.m. We look forward to seeing the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz led by RMI Guide Mike Haugen reached the summit yesterday morning and returned to their high camp for a final night on the mountain. This morning they are descending to Paradise and will return to Rainier BaseCamp. RMI Guide Garrett Stevens and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise weathered the storm on the mountain last night in tents. They will be drying out today and doing more training near their camp. Tomorrow they will ascend to Camp Muir and get ready for their summit attempt.

Mt. Rainier: July 16th Update

July 16, 2013

Posted by: Paul Maier, Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Jason Thompson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team reported a beautiful day with clear views and winds at about 25 – 30 mph. They also reported that the route work recently done made for great climbing. The Kautz seminar led by Mike Haugen also checked in this morning. The team topped out via the Kautz Route and began their descent at 9:15 a.m. Mike and team will stay on the mountain one more night and be back to Ashford tomorrow. The Paradise Glacier Seminar led by Garrett Stevens is on day 3 of their 6-day seminar. They will spend two more days lower on the mountain before moving up to Camp Muir for their summit bid. Beautiful day on the mountain!

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Congratulations to you all! you made it, crazy Uncle Dan!

Posted by: Jennifer Robinson on 7/16/2013 at 2:49 pm

Congrats to everyone. So proud of my son John and his buddy Andrew! Hope you had the time of your life!

Posted by: Pattie Campbell on 7/16/2013 at 2:30 pm

Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Back in Talkeetna!

July 6, 2013

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal

Elevation: 346'

Saturday, July 6th, 2013 at 1:50 a.m. PST We made it! We stomped a runway. Ate breakfast. Went like Vikings to raid a cache (unsuccessfully). Made two hours of quesadillas. Packed up camp for incoming airplane. Listened as incoming airplane went away. Made camp again. Made dinner. Packed up camp as planes came back. Flew back to civilization!! Pizza. Welcome home! RMI Guides Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal, Katie Bono and the RMI Summit Team 6

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Thank you RMI, Mike and team for keeping everyone safe and heading in the right direction! Congratulations to all! Have safe journeys home. Steve, I can’t wait to see you!

Posted by: Tania on 7/6/2013 at 3:53 pm

I spoke to Quinn early this morning when you made it down and he called again today. Thank you Mike and the team for taking great care of our loved ones. Have a great rest of the climbing season and God speed.

Posted by: George Landers on 7/6/2013 at 1:37 pm

Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Still Chillin at Basecamp

July 4, 2013

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal

Elevation: 7,300'

Thursday, July 4, 2013 It has been like a sunny beach vacation...except if it were sunny we would have flown far away from this particular snowy beach days ago. The snow keeps coming a bit harder and the forecast says through Sunday now. Could be worse; we have plenty of food, fuel, and great conversations! RMI Guide Mike Uchal made almost five hours worth of pancakes in a continuous stream for most of the camp. We have a small backlog of climbers around us. There are not many new climbers in basecamp since the weather has prohibited much movement on the mountain from any of the different camps. RMI Mt. McKinley Summit Team 6

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Hopeful for your getaway very soon! Keep us posted. Love, Mom and Dad Haugen

Posted by: Cindy Haugen on 7/6/2013 at 6:15 am

Missing you more every day. Good to hear your spirits are ok. Can’t wait to hear that planes can make it in. Got 3 holes in one today. Hug, mom and the guys. Ps did you put smiley faces on the pancakes?

Posted by: KAC on 7/5/2013 at 9:17 pm

Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team - Ground Hog’s Day

July 4, 2013

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal

Elevation: 7,300'

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 We woke up today to more of the same conditions at McKinley Basecamp. At least with these conditions, there is no waiting around to see if we are going to fly. There is always tomorrow! We took a walk down to the lower airstrip to stretch our legs a bit. With plenty of food and gas, at least we are eating well! The morale is still good and the team is hanging in strong while missing our loved ones (and real food). RMI Mt. McKinley Summit Team 6

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Happy 4th of July To Cindee and her team! Wishing you all a safe and restful return, beers and tacos waiting for you when you get back to SF:)

Posted by: Jennifer on 7/4/2013 at 10:55 pm

The other night I had a warm peanut butter pop tart with a scoop of ice cream and some chocolate syrup. I feel sure that had pop tarts been included on this expedition, you guys would not still be snowed in.

Posted by: Lisa Mackey on 7/4/2013 at 7:01 pm

Mt. McKinley: Haugen & Team Remain at Basecamp

July 3, 2013

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mike Uchal

Elevation: 7,300'

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Still here in base camp in case you were wondering. It is snowing with poor visibility. There were some "sucker holes" in the clouds that gave us some false hope at midday today. We did get out and get some exercise today. Everyone in camp that is waiting to fly got on their skis/snowshoes and stomped down a runway in the snow. We all took it quite seriously since we want the airstrip to be ready when the weather is good enough to fly! Everyone is happy and healthy and ready to be off the mountain. Cross your fingers! RMI Mt. McKinley Summit Team 6 P.S. Lance wants his girls to know he loves them and will be home soon. P.S.S. Steve will call Tania, mom and dad, & Bill and Lisa as soon as he is off the mountain.

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There is an insane amount of cold diet coke in the fridge. Just saying. Jack and I loveyou, Quinn!!!

Posted by: Liz & Jack on 7/3/2013 at 7:27 pm

Steve and Grasshopper,
Congratulations on achieving the summit! So happy you were able to persevere through. Thinking of you this holiday, stay safe. Working on sending clear weather your way:)
Robin(pinky)

Posted by: Robin Biedrzycki on 7/3/2013 at 6:51 pm