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Mt. Rainier: June 27th Summit!

June 27, 2012

Posted by: Casey Grom

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Our Four and Five Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Dan Windham and Casey Grom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. They reported beautiful skies, but the weather was cold and a bit breezy. Both teams are en route to Camp Muir and we expect them back at Ashford Basecamp later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Congratulations little brother (Jon)!! You never cease to amaze me. One more thing off the bucket list. You rock!!

Posted by: cleep on 6/29/2012 at 8:26 am

Racheal we are so pround of you and we are all waiting for your return. we wanna hear all about it. we know you were gonna make it. Lots of love from your team in preadmit.

Posted by: Annett on 6/29/2012 at 7:42 am

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Mt. Rainier June 26th SUMMIT!

June 26, 2012

Posted by: Mike Haugen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Mike Haugen and our Four Day Summit Climb Team reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. The team had light winds and precipitation with limited visibility so they were not going to spend very much time on top. They have started their descent to Camp Muir and we expect the team back at Ashford Basecamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's team!

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Watching and cheering Rachael and her team from Vero Beach, Fl. All of you are a fierce inspiration to us all.

Posted by: Gwen Fichtelman on 6/27/2012 at 8:58 am

Congrats Matt and your team mates. Have a safe climb down.

Posted by: Heidi Corboy on 6/27/2012 at 7:51 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 25th Update

June 25, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,000'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Seth Waterfall and the Five Day Summit climb led by Gabriel Barral were forced to turn around at 11,000' due to storm conditions and high avalanche hazards. There is a large cap on the mountain that was descending to almost 10,000'. The team began their descent from Camp Muir. We look forward to meeting them at Rainier Base Camp later this morning.

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Hey Seth,
Thanks for the opportunity to summit. You made the right decision! We will see you soon for another attempt. BTW, can you e-mail that picture you took of us on your iPhone?
Thanks so much,
Jim

Posted by: Jim and Karin Block on 6/26/2012 at 1:23 pm

Thanks Gabby for a very special summit attempt. I hope soon to join you and shoot for the summit. Jake

Posted by: Jacob lehn on 6/25/2012 at 9:23 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 24th Update

June 24, 2012

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,500'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Jason Thompson was forced to turn around this morning due to deteriorating weather conditions. The teams reached a height of 10,500’ before making the decision to turn back. The team is expected to arrive back at Ashford Base Camp by early afternoon for hot coffee and a slide show presentation about RMI’s Alaska Seminar. There is an open invitation for the slide show if you happen to be in town!

Mt. Rainier: June 23rd Update

June 23, 2012

Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Paul Maier

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

The Four Day Summit Climbs led by RMI Guides Paul Maier and Geoff Schellens were forced to turn around this morning due to deteriorating weather conditions. The teams reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver at 12,500' before making the decision to turn back. We look forward to seeing them back at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Mt. Rainier: June 22nd Summit!

June 22, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

RMI Guides Brent Okita, Tyler Reid and our Four Day Summit Climb team reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. The teams climbed in the clouds and have started there descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations!

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Sally…congratulations on an incredible achievement! We love you! (Still waiting for the Skype call from the summit…next time, right? Haha!)

Posted by: The Schroeders on 6/24/2012 at 7:50 am

Sally, you made it! God has blessed you so much, He had to bless you this time too. You and your team are an inspiration to us all. Love, your Brother Dan

Posted by: Dan on 6/23/2012 at 12:32 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 21st Summit!

June 21, 2012

Posted by: JJ Justman, Kel Rossiter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by JJ Justman and Kel Rossiter reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier today. JJ reported good, but cold weather with calm winds. The teams are enjoying the views from the top and will make their way back to Camp Muir shortly. Congratulations to today's teams.

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A most excellent trip! We gelled as a team early and JJ, Josh and Gilbert were awesome. Look forward to climbing with you guys again. No one legged midgets though, please.

Posted by: MIKE PROBSTFELD on 6/25/2012 at 8:38 am

Thanks to JJ, Josh and Gilbert for a great & fun trip and JP for getting the whole shootin match organized! Great way to start the summer of 2012

TVH

Posted by: Thomas Harmon on 6/24/2012 at 9:15 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 20th Summit!

June 20, 2012

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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Both Four Day Summit Climb teams made it to the Summit of Mt. Rainier today. Lead guides Jason Thompson and Andres Marin reported beautiful weather with light winds of about 0 – 8mph and plenty of SUNSHNE. The teams were in light gloves and two clothing layers, as they climbed. They are now en route back to Camp Muir and we expect them back at RMI Basecamp in Ashford this afternoon. Today is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year…get out and enjoy!

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Hi Jon, Following your journey and as nervous as your mother. Have fun but most important be safe
JoAnn

Posted by: JoAnn Ingram on 6/21/2012 at 4:51 pm

Hi Jon! Yes ... it’s your Mama. I hope you are having an AMAZING journey. Please be safe and smart, as I know you will. I miss you so much and will breathe when you are back in Knoxville! Love you so much!

Posted by: Paige Conley-Smith on 6/21/2012 at 9:16 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 19th Summit!

June 19, 2012

Posted by: Mike Haugen, Mark Falender, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Mark Falender and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams reported light winds, few clouds, and very pleasant weather with the sun peaking through every now and then. The teams are now en route back to RMI Basecamp in Ashford. Mike Haugen and the Expedition Skills Seminar team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Kautz Route and reported similar conditions. They are headed back to their high camp at 10,800' feet and will finish their week of training on the mountain and return to RMI Basecamp tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!

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I was part of the 4 day summit climb on June 19 with Mark & Solveig. What a magical day it was and I feel extremely privileged to have been part of it. Thank you guys so very much for your guidance, expertise and support. This has truly been one of the greatest challenges of my life and I will cherish it for a long time to come. I have taken so much away from this experience - the challenges that this mountain presents, especially the Cleaver, had me digging deeper than I ever had to attain success. Mark, Solveig, Sean, Geoff and Levi - you guys are all rock stars!! RMI can and should be very proud of you. I was sad to see the program end. Hopefully, I will link up again with Mark for a climb up Grand Teton!

Thank you again very much!
Ben Elliott

Posted by: Ben Elliott on 6/21/2012 at 2:19 am

Hey Hans ....... GREAT JOB. Blue sky’s 365 !!! Gotta love it. xoxo Love and hugs greta

Posted by: greta hardwick on 6/20/2012 at 9:18 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 18th Update

June 18, 2012

Posted by: Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,500'

Due to winter like conditions on Mt. Rainier this morning both the Four Day Summit Climb Team led by Seth Waterfall and the Five Day Summit Climb Team Led by Gabriel Barral were forced to turn near Disappointment Cleaver. The teams are safely back at Camp Muir and we expect a early afternoon return to Ashford Basecamp today.