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Entries By mike haugen

Mt. Rainier: August 1st Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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"By far the best of the year" was RMI Guide Brent Okita's description of today's weather on the summit of Mt. Rainier. Brent led the Four Day Summit Climb July 29 - 1 August to the top this morning. RMI Guide Eric Frank led the Five Day Summit Climb July 28 - 1 August to Rainier's summit with 100% of his team. Both teams reported warm temperatures with just a whisper of wind. They began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. RMI Guide Mike Haugen led the Expedition Skills Seminar on the Kautz Glacier. The team spent the week training at Rainier BaseCamp and on the mountain. This morning they packed up their camp at 13,000' atop Wapowty Cleaver and reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team will descend via the Disappointment Cleaver Route. This marks the 100th summit of Mt. Rainier for RMI Guide Mike Haugen. Congratulations Mike! RMI Guide Jake Beren called to check-in from Mt. Shuksan. The team is back at camp after being 100% on top today. Jake reported that the route is “near perfect” with an amazing sunrise, views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding Cascades. They ascended the central gulleys of the summit pyramid and stood on top with windless, sunny conditions. The team had a great descent, rolling in to camp at the same time as the fog. They are back at camp hydrating and resting before hiking out tomorrow. We look forward to seeing all the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Congrats Lindella and team. We are so proud of you!Mom and Dad

Posted by: Linda Smith on 8/4/2012 at 9:20 am

Congrats to Mike on 100!! I was there on the summit with him and our team had an incredible climb together. Thank you to our amazing guides and to my fellow climbers for a great four days on the mountain.

Posted by: Cindee Teer on 8/3/2012 at 9:12 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 31st Update

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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Another beautiful day on Mt. Rainier and another summit! Congratulations to the Four Day Summit Climb! The team spent some time marveling in the views and great weather before starting their descent at 7:45 a.m. RMI Guide Mike Haugen’s Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz checked in from their camp at 13,000’, atop the Wapowty Cleaver. They are enjoying a perfect day of Crevasse Rescue Training and hanging out in the sunshine. Mike received the “best weather report” and they are planning on heading for Columbia Crest early in the morning and hope to meet the RMI Four & Five Day Summit Climb teams on top of Mt. Rainier. RMI Guide Tyler Reid and the Expeditions Skills Seminar - Emmons are beginning four days on the northside of Mt. Rainier where they will gain valuable mountaineering skills and try for the summit later in the week. They will make their first camp tonight at 7,500' on the Inter Glacier. In the North Cascades, RMI Guide Mike Walter and team reached the summit of Forbidden Peak via the West Ridge. They described a beautiful and warm day. The team descended to their camp in Boston Basin and will complete the walk out to the trail head tomorrow morning. Congratulations to all the team's that reached the summit today!
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You’re all Gold Medalist.

Nice job guides.

Posted by: Bob Johnson on 8/1/2012 at 8:32 am

Congrats bro (DTM)!

Posted by: Greg Dawson on 7/31/2012 at 10:46 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 24th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

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Our Four Day Summit Climb led by Dave Hahn and our Five Day Summit Climb led by Mike Haugen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reported clear skies with lots of sunshine and very little wind. The teams were able to spend some time on the summit and are now en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Shouldn’t the date be July 24, rather than June?

Also, what was the wind/weather at the summit like, and what time did they summit?

Thanks!

Posted by: guest on 9/20/2012 at 11:55 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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RMI Guide Mike Haugen led his team to the Mt. Rainier summit via the Disappointment Cleaver Route this morning with beautiful weather and a slight breeze. The team began their descent at 10:00 a.m. RMI Guide Jason Thompson was leading his team on the Emmons Route on the northside of Mt. Rainier. Due to firm conditions and a cloud cap developing on the mountain, the team had to make the tough, but more importantly, safe decision to turn at 12,500'. They will stay at Camp Schurman tonight and descend the mountain tomorrow.
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To Steve D. on Emmons-

I was following you on SPOT and saw a turnaround.  Then I came here to the blog and read about the cloud cap developing.  Bummer!

-Larry Seaton

Posted by: Larry Seaton on 7/17/2012 at 3:45 pm

Good luck Mehok brothers!!

Posted by: Mike Mehok on 7/17/2012 at 12:23 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 11th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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It is a beautiful day on Mt. Rainier. The Five Day Summit Climb July 7 - 11 led by Eric Frank and the Four Day Summit Climb July 8 - 11 led by Mike Haugen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reached the crater rim around 7:30 a.m. They reported clear skies, great conditions and winds ranging from 0 to none. The Five Day Kautz Climb is descending to Paradise this morning. Their entire team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier yesterday morning. Congratulations to today's summit teams!
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SO VERY EXCITED TO JUST READ THE NEWS!! WE ARE BOTH VERY PROUD OF OUR SON, MATTHEW AND HIS FIANCE, ELLA!!  CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE IN THE GROUP, AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GUIDES FOR LEADING THE ENTIRE BUNCH SAFELY UP ...AND BACK DOWN!! NOW GO AND CELEBRATE!

Posted by: BRENDA & LOTHAR on 7/11/2012 at 10:12 am

Congrats to Scott, Alex and the rest of the team.  What a huge accomplishment!  Looking forward to hearing all about your adventure.  Safe travels back to civilization.
love, Michelle and the entire clan

Posted by: Michelle Rico Wilsdon on 7/11/2012 at 9:53 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 7th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

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The summit climb teams reported 100% to the top today! They climbed into a cap with 25 – 30 mph winds, but otherwise conditions were not too bad according to Lead Guide Mike Haugen. The teams will spend a bit of time on the summit today and head back down to Camp Muir shortly. Congratulations to today’s teams!
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Mt. Rainier: June 30th Summit!

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley

Elevation: Summit

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Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams Led by RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Gabriel Barral reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reported light winds, and favorable weather. The teams were able to spend some time on the summit and are now en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Congrats Kelly, Brian, (and possibly Jen)! :)


(Btw, the category of this blog should be changed to Mt. Rainier)

Posted by: -shae- on 6/30/2012 at 3:33 pm

Boo-Yah!  Happy Birthday, LB!  Hope everyone on the team made it and the trip back is gravy!  Congrats to everybody!

Posted by: tyre on 6/30/2012 at 2:55 pm

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Mt. Rainier June 26th SUMMIT!

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Elevation: Summit

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Mike Haugen and our Four Day Summit Climb Team reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. The team had light winds and precipitation with limited visibility so they were not going to spend very much time on top. They have started their descent to Camp Muir and we expect the team back at Ashford Basecamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's team!
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Watching and cheering Rachael and her team from Vero Beach, Fl. All of you are a fierce inspiration to us all.

Posted by: Gwen Fichtelman on 6/27/2012 at 8:58 am

Congrats Matt and your team mates. Have a safe climb down.

Posted by: Heidi Corboy on 6/27/2012 at 7:51 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 19th Summit!

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Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Mark Falender and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reported light winds, few clouds, and very pleasant weather with the sun peaking through every now and then. The teams are now en route back to RMI Basecamp in Ashford. Mike Haugen and the Expedition Skills Seminar team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Kautz Route and reported similar conditions. They are headed back to their high camp at 10,800' feet and will finish their week of training on the mountain and return to RMI Basecamp tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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I was part of the 4 day summit climb on June 19 with Mark & Solveig.  What a magical day it was and I feel extremely privileged to have been part of it. Thank you guys so very much for your guidance, expertise and support.  This has truly been one of the greatest challenges of my life and I will cherish it for a long time to come.  I have taken so much away from this experience - the challenges that this mountain presents, especially the Cleaver, had me digging deeper than I ever had to attain success.  Mark, Solveig, Sean, Geoff and Levi - you guys are all rock stars!!  RMI can and should be very proud of you.  I was sad to see the program end.  Hopefully, I will link up again with Mark for a climb up Grand Teton!

Thank you again very much!
Ben Elliott

Posted by: Ben Elliott on 6/21/2012 at 2:19 am

Hey Hans .......  GREAT JOB.  Blue sky’s 365 !!!  Gotta love it.  xoxo Love and hugs greta

Posted by: greta hardwick on 6/20/2012 at 9:18 pm

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Mt. Rainier: SUMMIT!

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Elevation: 14,410

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SUMMIT! Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Paul Maier and Mike Haugen made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams were able to spend a moment on top before heading downhill and are now en route to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!
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In the words of Ryan Newton ” I’m so glad my dad got to climb all the way to the top of the mountain!”.  Great job we can’t wait to hear all about it!!

Posted by: Kelly Newton on 6/14/2012 at 2:44 pm

Stephanie and Brian Ciske - did you summit today?

Posted by: Jean Ciske on 6/14/2012 at 12:39 pm

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