Entries from Mount Rainier
The Four Day Summit Climb July 19 - 22 led by RMI Guide Christina Dale was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to route conditions. The team is currently descending to Camp Muir. They will spend a bit of time at Camp Muir before continuing to Paradise later this morning.
July 21, 2018
Posted by: Casey Grom, Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Casey Grom and Jenny Konway led their Four Day Summit Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams reached the crater rim around 7 AM PT. Casey reported good conditions and moderate winds. After enjoying the views from the summit the teams will descend to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise.
Congratulations to today’s climbers!
July 20, 2018
Posted by: Steve Gately, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Steve Gately and Kel Rossiter reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 6:30 AM PST. The team climbed above the clouds and were rewarded with clear skies, cool temperatures and winds of 20 mph. The Team is on their descent and en route back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today’s team!
July 19, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide JM Gorum led his Emmons Seminar team to the top of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team was 100% to the top! They will be on the summit for photos and taking in the surrounding vistas prior to starting their descent. The team has been training on Mt. Rainier all week and will end their seminar tomorrow.
Congratulations to JM and his team!
What an amazing experience! You worked incredibly hard and made it happen - major respect for you!! Can’t wait to hear all the details. Yahoo… :o)
Posted by: Monica Fellows on 7/20/2018 at 5:27 pm
Michael Guagliardo you are my hero!!! I am so proud of your accomplishments and training. Your Dad is smiling on you up there!!! God Bless and Congrats to your entire team!! Love you Quel
Posted by: Raquel and the Twins on 7/20/2018 at 8:09 am
July 19, 2018
Posted by: Win Whittaker, Hannah McGowan
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb Led by RMI Guides Win Whittaker and Hannah McGowan reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Win reported cooler temperatures and winds of 20 - 25 mph. This team spends all year training together and raising funds for the American Lung Association’s Climb for Clean Air. Funds raised by participants supports the American Lung Association’s mission of saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Congratulations to today’s Climb for Clean Air Team!
Way to go team ALA! Whoot Whoot. What a fabulous accomplishment and such a great reminder of the importance of every little thing we do for the sake of clean air. Thank you for all your efforts that will benefit our shared planet.
Posted by: Janet Sterk on 7/19/2018 at 5:47 pm
We are so proud of you. The pictures are amazing! Congrats on your team. Love and prayers for a safe climb to the summit!!!
Posted by: Raquel Martinez and Twins on 7/19/2018 at 5:46 pm
July 18, 2018
Posted by: Brent Okita
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Brent Okita and the Four Day Summit Climb team reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent Okita reported a beautiful day with 30 mph winds on the summit. The team spent about an hour on the summit enjoying the views before starting their descent.
Congratulations to today’s Team!
Congrats! I summited Mount Saint Helens on the 18th as well and the wind at crater rim was insane! Had to have been over 25mph. Thank goodness for goggles.
Posted by: Casey on 7/21/2018 at 1:37 pm
July 18, 2018
Posted by: Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Summit Climb Team led by RMI Guide Jess Matthews reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at about 6:30 AM PST today. The Five Day team spends and extra day on the mountain using this day for rest and acclimatization. Today the woke early, retraced their steps from yesterday up to Ingraham Flats and climbed beyond to reach Columbia Crest. The team is on the descent en route back to Camp Muir. They will return to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations Team!
Yvonne, I hope your experience was everything you hoped it would be! I can’t wait to hear all about it! See you on Friday!!!
Posted by: Mary Ann on 7/18/2018 at 11:50 am
July 18, 2018
Posted by: Mike Haugen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
After a spending five days on the mountain honing their alpine mountaineering techniques the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. RMI Guide Mike Haugen radioed in to let us know that his team is climbing strong and the weather couldn’t be better! The team is on their descent and will be back here at Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon.
Congratulations to Today’s Team!
Nick, I love living vicouriosly through you. I have never known someone so adventurous and I have the pleasure of being kin to you I’m proud of you Nicky Poo love you
Posted by: Aunte Dee Dee on 7/19/2018 at 11:42 am
Way to go everyone! You guys have certainly changed the completion percentages! Look forward to seeing you Friday, Nicholas. Love, Mom
Posted by: Judy Iannuzzi on 7/18/2018 at 11:05 am
July 17, 2018
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb Team led by RMI Guide Casey Grom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier Early this morning. Casey reported beautiful weather and a great climbing route. The team is on their descent and en route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to Today’s Team!
Great effort by the group! Vivika, please practice your flower names and Phillip, no more shot blocks for you, your pace was pretty quick for dad. Casey I loved your bad jokes and your good ones too! Thank you for a terrific climb and RMI for being on top of everything. Have a good rest of the season, Greg
Posted by: Greg Stamolis on 7/19/2018 at 6:08 pm
Congratulations Ramie proud icd you son
Posted by: Wafa odeh on 7/17/2018 at 3:58 pm
July 16, 2018
Posted by: Jenny Konway
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
This morning the Five-Day Mt. Rainier Summit Climb, led by RMI Guide Jenny Konway, reached the summit. The team spent two nights on the mountain in spectacular clear skies before they began their ascent. Presently they are on their descent back to Camp Muir and then will continue on to Paradise.
Good effort team. I’m sorry you didn’t reach the summit, but you will forever hold the memories of this adventure!
Posted by: Katharine Miller on 7/22/2018 at 11:29 am
Sue Niezgoda. So sorry you weren’t able to make it to the summit. But also glad you are safe. Love you
Posted by: Helen Bogdon on 7/22/2018 at 7:43 am
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