Entries from Mount Rainier
Posted by: Ben Thorneycroft, Tom Skoog, Seth Burns, Dylan Anderson, Nina Bridges, Simon Kearns, Lukas Bergsten, Ben Stimson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
After several days of poor weather and high winds, the Four Day Climb June 27 -30 led by RMI Guides Seth Burns, Ben Thorneycroft and Tom Skoog reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. They reported a beautiful day on the mountain with the cloud deck below them around 7,500'. The teams were walking into the crater shortly after 7 am. Once they spend a little time there, they will begin their descent to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise later today.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Rosie Hust, CJ Rogers, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The four-day climb led by RMI guide Dominic Cifelli attempted their summit of Mt Rainier last night. They turned around at the top of the Disappointment Cleaver due to high winds.
Nice work up there!
Posted by: Raymond Holt, Josh Geiser, Matt Tucker, Gabriel Puhky
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The five-day climb led by RMI guide Ray Holt used their second night at Camp Muir to attempt to summit Mt Rainier. Due to high winds, they turned around at the top of the Disappointment Cleaver.
Great effort everyone!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Robert Whyte, Sam Traylor, Marissa Tremblay
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The four-day climb led by RMI Guide Joe Hoch turned around at Ingraham Flats this morning due to unfit route conditions. They have returned to Camp Muir and will descend to Paradise later this morning. While they didn't make it to the summit, they enjoyed a classic Little Tahoma sunrise!
Great work up there team!
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!
Posted by: Mike King, George Hedreen, Nick Sinapius, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson, Sam Traylor, Rylee Ericson, Megan Ochalek
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
The four-day climb stayed at Camp Muir today and were unable to climb due to heavy snow and wind. Gusts were nearly 60 miles per hour overnight.
Way to stay strong up there team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Rosie Hust, Liam Moore
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Our Five Day Emmons Expedition led by RMI Guides Dustin Wittmier, Rosie Hust and Liam Moore left Camp Shurman early this morning in hopes of reaching the top of Mt. Rainier. At 7:45am they acheived their goal, summitting the 14,410' volcano. They're on the decent back to camp and will stay one more night at Camp Schurman to rest up before walking out tomorrow morning.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Josh Geiser, CJ Rogers, Marissa Tremblay
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 22–25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today under the leadership of RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli. The team of climbers from Black Diamond arrived at the crater rim around 6:30 a.m. and enjoyed time at the summit before beginning their descent.
The climbers are on their descent and will take a short break at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise later today.
Congratulations to all of today's climbers on a successful summit of Mt. Rainier!
Posted by: Ben Ammon, Ben Thorneycroft, Nina Bridges, Edward Barrett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 22 - 25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guide Ben Ammon. The climbers reached the crater rim around 6:15 am this morning and enjoyed a bit of time in the crater before starting their descent. The team will take a short break at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Posted by: Tom Skoog, Felipe Guarderas, Jackson Breen, Celeste Wilson, Robert Whyte, Kat Porter, Lukas Bergsten, Gabriel Puhky
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Climbers were greeted with clear skies and calm winds as they made a successful ascent of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams reached the summit under beautiful conditions, led by RMI Guides Tom Skoog and Felipe Guarderas.
After spending time on the summit, the teams have begun their descent and will return to Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise later today.
Congratulations to all of today's climbers and guides on a successful summit day!
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
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