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Mt. Rainier: July 26th Update

July 26, 2013

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Solveig Waterfall, Mike Haugen, Win Whittaker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by RMI Guides Adam Knoff and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The teams reported warm temperatures with winds at about 15 mph. They spent over an hour on the summit enjoying the views before beginning their descent back to Camp Muir. After a week of Denali Prep training, Mike Haugen and the Expedition Skills Seminar – Kautz team also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning with 100% of their team. They have started their descent and will be back at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon. The American Lung Association Climb for Clean Air is ascending to Camp Muir today with Win Whittaker as their lead guide. He sent us a photo of the team's climbing school from yesterday. What beautiful weather the teams have been climbing in!

Mt. Rainier: July 25th, 2013 SUMMIT!

July 25, 2013

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, and JJ Justman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier under clear skies, a bright moon, and great route conditions. The teams have started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

Mt. Rainier: July 24th - Teams on the Summit!

July 24, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Arnot, Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and the Four Day – All Women’s Climb led by Melissa Arnot reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Today’s climb marked Melissa’s 100th summit of Mt. Rainier! The teams began their descent from the crater rim just before 7 am. Clear skies and beautiful sunshine. They will return to Camp Muir for a short break and then continue to Paradise this afternoon. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

Mt. Rainier: July 23, 2013 Summit!

July 23, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:45am. The team reported nice weather and calm winds, they spent some time on the summit and have started their descent back to Camp Muir. The Expedition Skills Seminar – Emmons Led by RMI Guide Elias deAndres Martos also reached the summit via the Emmons route early this morning and have stated their descent back to Camp Schurman. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Scott,
Congrats on another great climb! Your family is very proud of you and your accomplishment. Glad you are home safe and sound. love, m and fam

Posted by: Michelle Rico Wilsdon on 7/29/2013 at 11:51 am

Way to go pops! Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing about the hike.

Posted by: Jon G. on 7/24/2013 at 10:02 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 22nd Summit!

July 22, 2013

Posted by: Eric Frank, Lindsay Mann

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Eric Frank and Lindsay Mann reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 6:30 a.m. The teams spent about an hour on top enjoying what Eric describes as the "best morning all summer:" sunny and warm with light winds. The teams will make their descent back to Camp Muir and will return to Ashford this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!

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Congratulations to Eric, Lindsey, and the entire team. Great job enjoying the beautiful mountain!

Posted by: Eric Yollick on 7/23/2013 at 3:33 am

Good job getting to the top!

Posted by: Tyler Kirkness on 7/22/2013 at 6:15 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 21, 2013 Summit!

July 21, 2013

Posted by: Mike Uchal

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Mike Uchal and Five Day Summit Climb reached the summit of Mt. Rainier after a 6 1/2 hour ascent. Mike Uchal reports sunny, beautiful weather and a busy route. The teams are en route back to Camp Muir, and will be back at RMI Basecamp later today. Congratulations to today's teams!

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That mountain looks soooo big from my easy chair on the patio where I lounge thinking about all of you, up on top. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment. You guys are amazing! Welcome back, and can’t wait to hear stories.

Posted by: maryann on 7/21/2013 at 8:17 pm

I am so excited that you all made it! Each of you has been constantly on my mind the last several days! I am envious, but so proud of what you all have accomplished! Welcome home when you get there! Your admirer, Mr. T

Posted by: Thom D. on 7/21/2013 at 4:03 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 20, 2013 Summit!

July 20, 2013

Posted by: JJ Justman, Chase Nelson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The RMI Four Day Summit Climb team led by JJ Justman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team reported a beautiful morning with clear skies and light winds of about 20mph. The ascent to the summit took about 6 hours and 10 minutes. The team left the summit and will descend back to Camp Muir and then continue to Paradise. RMI Guide Billy Nugent led a team of climbers in the North Cascades. They reached the summit today around 2 pm PT. They returned to camp around 5 pm and will spend their final night in the mountains. Tomorrow they will descend to the trial head and complete their trip. Congratulations to today's team!

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Great job guys! I have enjoyed seeing the pictures on facebook. Anxious to hear the stories. Congratulations!

Posted by: Jeff Lindmark on 7/20/2013 at 3:36 pm

You guys rock! I never thought I’d see my mom in shorts while in the snow..must have been working hard. Congratulations on summit!

Posted by: Erica on 7/20/2013 at 12:05 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 19th - Team Turns at 13,600’

July 19, 2013

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 13,600'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 16 - 19 led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer and the Expedition Skills Seminar -Paradise led by Garrett Stevens were unable to summit this morning. A snow bridge over a crevasse collapsed this morning preventing the groups from continuing their ascent. This collapse happened at approximately 13,600’. All climbers are continuing down safely. The teams will return to Camp Muir to re-pack and take a short break before continuing down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.

Mt. Rainier: Teams on the Summit - July 18, 2013!

July 18, 2013

Posted by: Win Whittaker, Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Win Whittaker and his team of climbers with the Climb for Clean Air in support of the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The Four Day Summit Climb July 15 - 18 led by Elias de Andres Martos reached the summit also. The skies are clear above with warm temperatures. The teams enjoyed some time on the summit before starting their descent. The teams will stop at Camp Muir then continue their descent to Paradise this afternoon. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise has enjoyed several days training on the mountain. Yesterday, the team practice their crevasse rescue techniques (see photo below). Today they will ascend to Camp Muir for some additional training. They will make their summit attempt early tomorrow morning. Congratulations to today's summit climbers!

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Great pics - - have a great time and stay safe! Paul, bring us some terrific stories and great photos.

Paul Edelbrock’s sister-in-law,
Maren

Posted by: Maren Chaloupka on 7/19/2013 at 9:09 am

Go boys GO!!!!
Proud of you all! Keep each other safe and have fun!!!!
Xo,
Muffy

Posted by: Meredith Kanton on 7/18/2013 at 7:47 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

July 17, 2013

Posted by: Brent Okita, Lindsay Mann, Mike Haugen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita & Lindsay Mann were unable to summit this morning due to a lightning storm. The teams headed out of Camp Muir on two separate occasions but both times retreated to Camp Muir because of the weather. They will descend from Camp Muir around 9 a.m. We look forward to seeing the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz led by RMI Guide Mike Haugen reached the summit yesterday morning and returned to their high camp for a final night on the mountain. This morning they are descending to Paradise and will return to Rainier BaseCamp. RMI Guide Garrett Stevens and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise weathered the storm on the mountain last night in tents. They will be drying out today and doing more training near their camp. Tomorrow they will ascend to Camp Muir and get ready for their summit attempt.

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Mt. Rainier: July 26th Update

Mt. Rainier: July 25th, 2013 SUMMIT!

Mt. Rainier: July 24th - Teams on the Summit!

Mt. Rainier: July 23, 2013 Summit!

Mt. Rainier: July 22nd Summit!

Mt. Rainier: July 21, 2013 Summit!

Mt. Rainier: July 20, 2013 Summit!

Mt. Rainier: July 19th - Team Turns at 13,600’

Mt. Rainier: Teams on the Summit - July 18, 2013!

Mt. Rainier: July 17th Update

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