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The Four Day Climb July 12 - 15 led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to weather.  The teams climbed to 13,400’ before deciding to turn back.  They had been in the rain and snow since 3 AM and the weather was not improving.  The team is returning to Camp Muir and will repack and continue down to Paradise later this morning.

RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Alex Halliday led their Four Day Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  They reported a beautiful day and a great climb as they were reaching the crater rim just before 7 AM PT.

Congratulations to today’s climbers!

Summit!
A beautiful day to be on top of Mt. Rainier! The RMI team, led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer, reached the summit just before 7:00 a.m.  They are currently enjoying the landmarks of the crater rim and Columbia Crest before they begin their descent.

The Four Day Climb June 20 - 23 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guide Brent Okita radioed from Columbia Crest around 6:30 AM PT.  The teams had a good climb with nice weather and a bit of wind.  Both teams began their descent from the crater rim shortly after 7 AM. 

Congratulations to today’s Summit Climb teams!

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams being led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Chris Ebeling reached the summit this morning.  Weather was nice with blue skies and 10-20 mph winds.  At 7:30 a.m. both teams began their descent back to Camp Muir.

Congratulations RMI teams!

After learning cramponing, rope travel, ice axe arrest and crevasse rescue skills, to name a few, the Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir made their summit attempt today.  The teams have been training at Camp Muir since their arrival on Monday. 
RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Adam Knoff lead their teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning on a beautiful, clear and windless day. They will enjoy the views, give hugs and high fives and take a few photos before beginning their descent from the crater rim.  They will return to Camp Muir for their final night on the mountain.  Tomorrow they will descend to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp for a celebration and wrap up of their week together on the mountain.

Congratulations to today’s teams!

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams were unable to summit due to winds and a high level of precipitation.  They will leave Camp Muir at 10:00 am and return to Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon.

The Four Day Summit Climb September 7 - 10, 2018 led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and JM Gorum were unable to make a summit attempt.  High winds and precipitation kept the groups from making their summit attempt. They will be descending from Camp Muir to Paradise this morning and will return to Rainier BaseCamp in the early afternoon.

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb, led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer, turned at the top of the Nisqually Cleaver.  The team encountered some gusty winds and were turned at 13,400 feet.

Around 7:20 AM PT the Four Day Summit Climb August 22 - 25 led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer rolled into the crater of Mt. Rainier.  Pete reported a light breeze with some high clouds above and a low marine layer near Paradise.  There was a beautiful sunrise this morning as they were making their ascent and the temperature was not too cold.  The team will enjoy some time in the summit crater before starting their descent.  Once back to Camp Muir they will pack up and continue down to Paradise.  A celebration at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon will conclude their program.

Congratulations to today’s Summit Climb team!