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Posted by: Daniel May, Mac Nolde, Nina Bridges, Annie Chapman, Matt Tucker, Oliver Sperin
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Four Day Climb August 23 - 26 led by RMI Guides Dan May and Mac Nolde were turned back by high winds at Ingraham Flats (11,200') this morning. They returned to Camp Muir around 3 am. The teams will start their descent from Camp Muir around 9am.
Posted by: George Hedreen, Joe Crawford, Daniel May, Celeste Wilson, Annie Chapman, Matt Kelly, Oliver Sperin, Rylee Ericson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day climb led by RMI guides George Hedreen and Joe Crawford reached the summit of Mt Rainier this morning around 6am. They reported cool temperatures, but a lovely morning. They are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir and will be returning to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there, team!
Posted by: Nick Sinapius, Jack Ritterson, Robert Whyte, Mike Bennett, Nina Bridges, Oliver Sperin, Oliver Kendall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 13 - 16 led by RMI Guides Nick Sinapius & Jack Ritterson reached the summit around 6:30 am today. They had overcast skies and a steady wind of 10-20 mph keeping things cool. The team started their descent from the crater rim shortly before 8 am. Once back at Camp Muir the climbers will take a quick break and repack their gear, then descend the remaining 4.5 miles to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
The RMI team led by guides Will Ambler, Miles Watson, and Oliver Sperin had a sunset ascent of Mt Baker via the Easton Glacier. The team went 100% to the top! They are currently on their descent back to the trailhead.
Great work everyone!
Posted by: Mike Bennett, Stella Johnson, Dominic Cifelli, Hannah Billings, Tate Hughes, Dan Harper, Oliver Sperin, Lukas Bergsten
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
This morning at 6:30am, the Four Day climb led by RMI guide Mike Bennett and Stella Johnson reached the summit of Mt Rainier. They were leaving the crater around 7am and are currently on their way back to Camp Muir. They will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work everyone!
Congrats on making the summit to all!
Posted by: Nancy Bywater on 8/1/2026 at 10:03 am
The Four-Day climb led by RMI guide Joe Hoch was unable to climb the route on their summit attempt due to deterioriating route conditions. They have returned to Camp Muir and will start their descent back to Paradise later this morning.
Nice work, team!
Posted by: Mike Bennett, Raymond Holt, Dustin Wittmier, Stella Johnson, Celeste Wilson, David Rathbun, Oliver Sperin, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day climb led by RMI guide Mike Bennet and Ray Holt reached the summit this morning. They reported strong winds at the summit, depsite low wind speeds throughout the climb. They were leaving the crater around 7:55am and are currently on their descent back to Camp Muir. They will return to Ashford this afternoon.
Great work up there!
Yay for the cousin team! Strong work everyone!
Posted by: Janice Golding on 7/17/2026 at 9:36 am
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!
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
Posted by: Seth Burns, David Rathbun, Annie Chapman, Dan Harper, Jackson Breen, Julian Kral, Oliver Sperin, Aidan Whitelaw
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Four Day Climb teams led by Seth Burns and Jackson Breen reached a high point of 12,300 feet on Disappointment Cleaver before making the decision to turn around. Despite the clear skies above, recent storm snow, challenging route conditions, and difficult travel all contributed to the call to stop their ascent short of the summit.
Well done to the team for their hard work!
Sometimes it is wise to turn around. It’s a hard decision, yet most likely the right one. Live to see another day, then try again! Great update! God Bless!
Posted by: Harriette Chiavacci on 6/28/2026 at 4:55 pm
Being on the safe side is always a good choice. Been there done that on the Emmons Glacier Route years ago. Maybe next time you’ll reach the summit.
Keep on trekking.
Posted by: Monika on 6/28/2026 at 4:19 pm
Posted by: Seth Burns, Calvin Jiricko, Lael Butler, Layne Peters, Matt Tucker, David Rathbun, Oliver Sperin, Oliver Kendall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
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
Joe Crawford the GOAT! Nice work climbers!
Posted by: Chris G on 8/21/2026 at 10:13 am
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