Entries from Mount Rainier
The American Lung Association - Climb for Clean Air led by Jake Beren and our Four Day Summit Climb led by Andres Marin made it to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams had cool temperatures with wind gusts from 35 – 40 mph. As the teams started their descent to Camp Muir winds started to calm and conditions were quite nice.
Congratulations to today's teams!
Our Four Day Summit Climb Team led by Casey Grom, and the Expedition Skills Seminar – Paradise reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. A cap covered the top of the mountain today making visibility low with wind gusts of 30 – 35mph. The teams started their descent back to Camp Muir at 7:26am PST.
Congratulations Teams!
The Four Day Summit Climb July 17 - 20 led by Mike Haugen and Leon Davis checked in at 7:40 a.m. as they were just reaching the crater rim of Mt. Rainier. The teams reported light winds and clear skies. They will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise later this afternoon.
The Five Day Emmons Glacier Climb July 17 - 21 led by Mike Walter also reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today.
Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!
The Four Day Summit Climbs July 16 - 19 led by Seth Waterfall and Pete Van Deventer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning just after 7 a.m. PT. The teams reported high and low clouds with blue sky showing above and very little wind. They will enjoy some time on top today and then make their way back to Camp Muir and all the way down to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's summit climb teams!
The Four Day Summit Climbs led by Brent Okita and Gabriel Barral were forced to turn the climbs today at approximately 11,800' due to gusty winds and poor visibility. The teams checked in from Camp Muir shortly after 7 a.m. and reported windy conditions. There is a cloud cap on the mountain this morning that has descended to the top of Disappointment Cleaver at approximately 12,300'.
The teams will be starting their descent from Camp Muir to Paradise later this morning.
The Four Day Summit Climb July 14 - 17 led by Jason Thompson and Walter Hailes were forced to turn around today at 13,200'. The team encountered strong winds and poor visibility. It has also been snowing heavily. The team will descend to Camp Muir to re-pack and re-fuel before continuing their descent to Paradise.
This morning’s climb led by Win Whittaker and Billy Nugent had to turn around at 12,300’ because of low visibility and high winds. They were back at Camp Muir where it was snowing and in the clouds. They are planning on heading back to Paradise around 8:00 a.m.
The Four Day Summit Climb July 12 - 15 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Mike Haugen and Casey Grom and their teams checked in from the crater rim at 7:40 a.m. PT. They reported clear and sunny conditions with a steady wind.
Congratulations to today's teams!
Our Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs and Jake Beren reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. Visibility was low and winds were strong, so their time on the top was short. The teams have started their descent and are on their way down to Camp Muir.
Our Kautz Glacier Climb led by Mike Walter sent us a radio call at 1:59pm PST from the summit of Mt. Rainier. The entire team reached the summit via the Kautz route.
Congratulations to today's teams!
The Four Day Summit Climbs July 10 - 13 led by Brent Okita and J.J. Justman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. J.J. reported clear skies and cold temperatures with winds below 20 mph. There is a cloud deck below them at 9,500' but blue skies above.
Congratulations to today's summit teams!
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