Entries from Mount Rainier
Posted by: George Hedreen, Will Ambler, Jack Ritterson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz May 29 - 3 June led by RMI Guide George Hedreen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier yesterday. The team established their High Camp yesterday afternoon and then made their summit attempt and returned to camp. Today the team will descend to Paradise and conclude their program.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Joe Crawford, Hannah Billings, Simon Kearns, Matt Kelly, Ben Stimson
Categories: Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Teams led by Dave Hahn and Joe Crawford reached the summit of Mt. Rainier! They started their descent back to Camp Muir around 9:30am. RMI Guide Dave Hahn reported great weather and good route conditions.
Congrats team!
SUPER CONGRATULATIONS! An Amazing accomplishment! So excited for the team!
Posted by: Marlene linden on 6/2/2026 at 5:59 pm
RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Ben Ammon and the Four Day Climb Team reached High Break (13,200’) and were still ascending as of 7:11 a.m. Joe reported a beautiful morning, with light winds and cold temperatures.By 8:33 a.m., the team had summited all smiles, and was beginning their descent toward Camp Muir.
Congratulaitons Team!
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Miles Watson, David Rathbun
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier and team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today via the Emmons Glacier. The team met at Rainier BaseCamp on Saturday May 23 for a full day Orientation, Equipment Check and pre-climb prep. The following day the team spent the day training above Paradise practicing glacier travel, ice axe arrest and cramponing. Packed and ready at 7 am on Monday morning, the team left Ashford headed for the White River Trailhead. The team ascended to the Inter Glacier where they set up camp and spent the night. Yesterday, the team bumped to Camp Schurman and then launched their summti attempt early this morning. By 7 am they were at 14,000' on their descent. They will return to Camp Schurman to spend the night. Tomorrow they may do a bit more training before they retrace their steps to the trailhead and make the drive back to Ashford.
Way to go team!
Great job to all!! Especially Nathan, amazing perseverance, son!! Soo very proud if you!!
Posted by: Tom Wredberg on 5/28/2026 at 10:19 am
Great job guys!!! I knew you guys could do it. Just amazing.
Posted by: Phillip Daniel on 5/27/2026 at 6:38 pm
Posted by: Mike King, Avery Stolte, Mac Nolde, Matt Tucker
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb May 24 - 27 led by RMI Guide Mike King reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the the Ingraham Direct route this morning just before 8 am. Mike reported windy conditions and a lot of hard work by the team. They are currently on their descent to Camp Muir. Once back at Muir, they will take a short break before continuing to Paradise. Their program will conclude later this afternoon at Rainier BaseCamp.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Sam Hoffman, Nina Bridges
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,800'
The Private Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Sam Hoffman and Nina Bridges made the cautious decision to turn at 12,800' due to high winds and poor weather conditions. After taking a quick rest at Camp Muir, they continued their descent to Paradise and arrived safely at our Ashford Basecamp late this morning.
Posted by: Dave Hahn, CJ Rogers, Dylan Anderson, Jack Ritterson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,800'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Dave Hahn reached a high point of 12,000' when they made the cautious decision to turn due to some tumultuous weather. After making it safely back to Camp Muir, they took some time to rest and refuel before starting the walk back down to Paradise. They will return to Rainier Basecamp this afternoon.
Posted by: Nikki Champion, Nick Sinapius, Rosie Hust
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
Well, the walls we built last night turned out to be the right call. Throughout the night, the winds ramped up and snowfall continued. By the time the morning rolled around, our fate was obvious. It was going to be a weather day. With the strong winds and constant snowfall, we all snoozed our alarms and settled into our sleeping bags for a few more hours before a slow morning of scrambled eggs, ham, and English muffins. The day didn't improve much, and being outside was less than desirable, so every one settled into their homes for the day, and moved through a steady rotation of sleep, sport eating, and the occasional tv show. During any lulls, or when we all got a bit stir crazy some shoveling would partake, but most hours were spent in the tent.
We are going to wrap the night up with some Thai curry and rice noodles before heading to bed with the hope to back carry tomorrow!
RMI Guide Nikki Champion
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Posted by: Ben Ammon, Leif Bergstrom, Simon Kearns, Kat Porter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guide Ben Ammon took a sunrise walk to Ingraham Flats this morning, reaching 11,200'. Unstable snow conditions made their decision to turn around. The team returned to Camp Muir and plans to start their descent to Paradise around 9:30 am. They will return to Rainier BaseCamp in the early afternoon.
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Avery Stolte, Miles Watson, Julian Kral
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,800'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Joe Hoch turned at 10,800' at Cathedral Gap due to snow instability and potential avalanche danger. The team returned to Camp Muir and plans to start their descent to Paradise around 9:30 am. They will be back at Rainier BaseCamp in the early afternoon.
CONGRATULATIONS Team! Holden you showed that summit whose boss!
Posted by: Marlene linden on 6/3/2026 at 4:38 pm
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