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Entries By tom skoog


Mt. Rainier: Bond, Wedel & Teams Watch Meteors Filling the Sky during their climb

The Four Day Climb August 11 - 14 led by RMI Guides Andy Bond and Jess Wedel reached the summit of Mt. Rainier just before 5 am today.  Andy reported a beautiful morning climbing in base layers with no winds and meteors filling the sky as they climbed toward the summit. 

Congratulations to the team!

 

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Your prep and hard work are blessed with such a spectacular view!  Awesome!

Posted by: Ron on 8/19/2023 at 2:58 pm

Congratulations to the team on your Summit climb today!!

What a awesome accomplishment for each of you!

Posted by: Evans on 8/14/2023 at 7:32 pm


Mt. Rainier: August 3rd Summit!

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Steve Gately and Ben Luedtke reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. RMI Guide Ben Luedtke captured the team in this photo on the upper mountian as they were ascending under clear blue skies. They are on the descent in route back to Camp Muir. 

Congratulations Team! 

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Mt. Rainier: Smith, Wittmier & Four Day Teams Reach the summit

The July 24 - 27 Four Day Climb teams reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 am today led by RMI Guides Hannah Smith and Dustin Wittmier. Hannah reported good route conditions and perfect weather.  The team enjoyed some time on top, crossing the crater to Columbia Crest.  They began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am.  The teams will return to Camp Muir for a quick stop before continuing down to Paradise later this afternoon.

Nice work team!  Congratulations on reaching the summit!

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Mt. Rainier: Hahn, Hoch & Five Day Climb Teams Summit

The Five Day Climb July 20 - 24 led by RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Joe Hoch, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  They reported pleasant conditions with lighter winds than expected. The teams will return to Camp Muir and enjoy the afternoon and their final night on the mountain.  Tomorrow the teams will descend to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Congratulations on achieving such a huge goal, Helene Scalliet!! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about it.

Posted by: Terri Nichols on 7/23/2023 at 5:10 pm


Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climbs Reach Summit!

The Five Day Climb July 13 - 17 led by RMI Guides Nikki Champion and Jess Wedel chose today as their summit day.  The teams reached the crater rim this morning with clear skies but windy conditions.  The teams will return to Camp Muir for a well deserved rest and enjoy another night on the mountain. They will descend tomorrow to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Aislinn and Ali,
Congratulations on your successful climb!  Elation at Elevation 14,410”
We are so proud and happy for you❤️❤️❤️

I posted this earlier on the 4 day climb blog

Posted by: Mom/Shane and Dad/Stanford on 7/16/2023 at 5:37 pm

Way to go! Congratulations!

Posted by: Marguerite Riley on 7/16/2023 at 1:49 pm


Mt. Rainier: Five Day Teams Reach Summit on Independence Day

The Five Day Climb July 1 - 5 went for the summit today led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Avery Parrinello.  The teams radioed from Columbia Crest a little after 7:30 am PT.  As of 8:15 they were starting their descent from the crater rim.  The teams will return to Camp Muir to rest and likely enjoy many firework displays from their vantage point this evening.  Tomorrow the teams will descend the remaining 4.5 miles to Paradise and celebrate their acheivements.

Congratulations team!

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Mt. Rainier: Westling & Team Summit via the Emmons Glacier

RMI Guide Abby Westling and the Emmons Seminar June 25 - 30 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  They reached the summit around 6:30 am on a beautiful, clear day.  After several days of training and climbing the team put it all together to reach the top. The team will return to Camp Schurman today for their last night on the mountain.  They will descend to the White River trailhead tomorrow afternoon and make the drive back to Ashford. 

Congratulations Emmons team!

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Teams led by Hailes & Bickford Reach Summit

Our Five Day Climb June 16 - 20 led by RMI Guides Walter Hailes and Taylor Bickford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.  The team delayed their departure from Camp Muir due to a few inches of new snow and cold temperatures overnight.  Once they reached Ingraham Flats, 11,200', on their ascent they were enjoying sunshine and no winds.  The cloud deck was below them as they continued their ascent.  The teams reached the summit and will return to Camp Muir for their second and final night on the mountain. Tomorrow, they will descend to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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thanks for the update!!!  Glad to hear you made it and were wise to wait for a few extra degrees on the thermometer:)  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His,
Eileen & Dave Conklin

Posted by: eileen conklin on 6/19/2023 at 5:54 pm


Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climbing Teams Enjoy Gorgeous Day

The Five Day Climb June 10 - 14 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning.  The teams were lead by RMI Guides Walter Hailes and Joe Hoch who reported a gorgeous day of climbing.  The teams reached the crater rim a little before 9 am and were able to spend time crossing the crater to the Columbia Crest.  As this is a Five Day Climb, the teams will return to Camp Muir to rest and relax.  They will spend their second night on the mountain tonight. Tomorrow the teams will descending the remaining 4,500' to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Congratulations!!!!! So proud of Marc, Skyler and Savannah!!!! You guys are amazing!!!
Can’t wait to see you back at camp!!!!
Love, mom, Athena and Mitch!

Posted by: Annette Gibbens on 6/14/2023 at 1:20 pm

Congratulations Savannah, Skyler and Mark!
You did it!!
What a great accomplishment and experience.

Posted by: Wanda Stallings on 6/14/2023 at 9:58 am


Mt. Rainier: Four-Day Team Stands On Top!

The Four-Day climbing teams led by RMI guides Steve Gately and Christina Dale reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. They reported some light route traffic and a great climbing route.

They will return back to Camp Muir for a quick rest break before descending back to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford this evening to celebrate their success!

Nice work team!

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BE EPIC. Today. Tomorrow. And every single day after that. Congratulations Anthony, Payson, and the entire team on an epic adventure!!

Brenda and Abby Gerlach

Posted by: Brenda and Abby on 5/28/2023 at 9:36 am

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