Entries By peter whittaker

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Peter Whittaker and his entire climbing team stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Peter reported an excellent climbing route and great conditions on the mountain. The team has started their descent and will be celebrating here at Ashford Basecamp this afternoon. Congratulations Team!

Mt. Rainier: Whittaker, McGowan and Teams Reach the Summit!

July 13, 2018

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Hannah McGowan

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 10 - 13 teams reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Hannah McGowan. Peter reported winds around 20 mph and cool temperatures. The teams were able to enjoy the views from the summit with clear skies above and below. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Teams on the Summit!

June 29, 2018

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Chase Nelson

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams June 26 - 29 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Chase Nelson. The groups reached the summit around 7 am and spent some time on top enjoying the views. Peter reported clear skies with winds 25 mph and cold temperatures. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a quick break before continuing to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!

Awesomeness!!! Congrats Team!!
So so proud of you Brenda Baxter. Keep on summitting in everything you do!!!! ❤️ Dad & Mom

Posted by: Karen Baxter on 6/30/2018 at 9:11 am

Congratulations Benny, Gareth, Geoff, and Andrew! I’m not sure if this is your team but it’s the closest thing I could find on the blog! Incredibly amazed with you all!

Posted by: Lisa Eisler on 6/29/2018 at 10:04 am

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climbs Reach Summit!

July 14, 2017

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Mike Haugen

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Mike Haugen led the Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams reached the summit about 8 a.m. and reported blustery conditions on the summit. The teams are making their descent and will return to Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations to today's climbers!

Mt.Rainier: August 8th Summit!

August 11, 2016

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Peter Whittaker and Ed Viesturs reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Peter reported a smooth route, clear skies and winds of 10 - 15 mph. The team has started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

July 26, 2016

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Seth Waterfall, Chase Nelson, Jess Matthews

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Peter Whittaker reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Peter reported light winds and clear skies. The team began their descent shortly after 7:00 a.m. PDT. We look forward to greeting the team in Ashford later this afternoon. Congratulations climbers!

Way to go Troy! We are all very proud of you - another great accomplishment!

Posted by: Dean Fulton on 7/26/2016 at 12:49 pm

Woohoo! Congratulations to the group! Looks like the weather cooperated

Posted by: Becky on 7/26/2016 at 9:55 am

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climb Reaches Summit

July 15, 2016

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Christina Dale, Hannah Smith, Gloria Roe

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Peter Whittaker reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Peter reported windy conditions on the summit. The team is making their descent and we expect them back at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Way to climb!

Mt. Rainier: June 29th Summit!

June 29, 2016

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Peter reported a very beautiful morning with clear skies and calm winds. The team has started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's Teams!

Hi! I have done one day of ice climbing basic skills in Iceland in 2016. I am interested in the 4 day or 5 day rainier summit trip. I was wondering if Ed Viestrus and Peter Whittaker are still taking people up there? if so, which dates?

Posted by: irene on 11/4/2017 at 11:47 pm

Fantastic! Thank you weather gods for the favorable weather. Looking forward to the first hand report.

Posted by: Cheryl McConnell on 6/29/2016 at 9:35 am

Mt. Rainier: August 5th Summit!

August 5, 2015

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, Zeb Blais, Pete Van Deventer

Elevation: 14,410'

7:05 a.m. PT Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, and Zeb Blais called in after their successful Mount Rainier summit! The teams ascended the Disappointment Cleaver Route in chilly temperatures, winds about 30 mph, and clear skies. Their ascent took 5 ½ hours. Congratulations to today's summit climbers! Update 10:33 a.m. PT Pete Van Deventer called from the Mount Rainier summit! At 10:20 a.m. the Expedition Skills Seminar team reached the top via the Emmons Glacier Route. They will spend some time taking in the summit views before descending back to Camp Schurman. We look forward to congratulating them in person tomorrow when they descend off the mountain.

Great work, team! Can’t wait to hear more and see some photos.

XO-Vanessa

Posted by: Vanessa Fry on 8/5/2015 at 3:27 pm

Congratulations guys! Sure it was awesome :)

Posted by: Kathy Rubio on 8/5/2015 at 9:00 am

Mt. Rainier: July 23rd Summit!

July 23, 2015

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Mike Uchal, Mike King

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Mike Uchal reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The teams reported a perfect day of climbing with light winds and sunny skies. RMI Guide Mike King and his Expeditions Skills Seminar team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Emmons Route this morning. They will descend back to Camp Schurman and spend some more time training on the mountain before returning to Rainier Basecamp tomorrow. Congratulations to today's teams!

My son Ira & I summited with Mike Uchal & Steve on the 23rd! It was a great day, great experience and we had 9 great members of our team along with Mike & Steve.
James was in our training class, all 3, true professionals! First attempt & made it at 60 years young!

Posted by: John Ford on 7/24/2015 at 8:25 pm

Awesome. Cant wait to hear from Lily!

love
Dad

Posted by: john on 7/24/2015 at 8:42 am