Entries from Mount Rainier
October 2, 2017
Posted by: Tyler Jones, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,700'
The Four Day Summit Climb September 29 - 2 October, 2017 turned at 11,700’ due to unstable snow conditions. RMI Guides Tyler Jones and Mike King led the last summit climb program of the 2017 season. The group plans to descend from Camp Muir this morning and return to Rainier BaseCamp around noon.
October 1, 2017
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,700'
The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Elias de Andres Martos and Christina Dale reached 11,700’ before having to turn due to unconsolidated snow conditions. The team is currently at Camp Muir and will be descending for Paradise soon.
Congratulations to today’s team!
September 30, 2017
Posted by: Casey Grom, Chase Nelson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,400'
The Four Day Summit Climb September 27 - 30, 2017 was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today due to weather and route conditions. RMI Guides Casey Grom & Chase Nelson led the teams to 11,400’ before deciding to turn around. The teams will return to Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
What a fantastic experience.. can’t wait to see the photos and hear the stories! Cheers to Muzzy and the “devil’s cut”. Thanks for keeping the group safe!
Posted by: Stacey on 9/30/2017 at 4:43 pm
It’s the journey, not the destination that counts!!! Better safe than sorry!
Posted by: Sophia on 9/30/2017 at 11:46 am
September 27, 2017
Posted by: Brent Okita, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Brent Okita just called in from the Mt. Rainier summit! The last of the teams are coiling in at the crater rim and enjoying magnificent views with just a breath of wind. They will be on the summit for about an hour and radio us when they begin their descent back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations seminar team!
Layton,
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of the world. Take in every precious moment. Even though we are not there, we are always with you in heart, supporting every step of your journey.
Love Always,
Jane & Zorba
Posted by: Jane Ccaihuari and Zorba on 9/28/2017 at 8:19 am
Enjoy the adventure Layton!! Proud of you, be safe, can’t wait to hear the stories and see pictures.
Love you
Posted by: Sondra and Harry on 9/28/2017 at 7:57 am
September 24, 2017
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Christina Dale
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Christina Dale reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver at 12,300’. The team turned due to unstable snow conditions. Pete reported mostly clear skies with a thin cap over the summit, and winds of about 20 mph from the north. The team has started their descent and are en route to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today’s team!
Congratulations! Just watch those big steps on the way down! It’s 90 degrees in Green Bay—so that snow looks pretty good!
Posted by: Nana and Gramps. on 9/24/2017 at 11:52 am
We always knew the sky was the limit for our beautiful God daughters!! Safe down kiddos. Congrats
Posted by: Marcy and Mick OMalley on 9/24/2017 at 11:00 am
September 23, 2017
Posted by: Brent Okita, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb, led by Brent Okita and Jess Matthews, turned at 12,300’ this morning. Weather conditions kept them from going higher as they ascended into a cloud cap and increasing winds. The teams are currently headed back to Camp Muir where they will pack up and continue their descent down the mountain.
September 21, 2017
Posted by: Andy Bond, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,600'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir led by RMI Guides Andy Bond and Mike King made their summit attempt today. After spending several days training at Camp Muir, the Seminar Team left Camp Muir en route to the summit. The recent storm left several feet of snow in places. The guides broke trail and continually assessed the route and weather conditions. After reaching 12,600’ the team decided to turn around and head back Camp Muir due to deteriorating weather. They will spend their last night at Camp Muir. Tomorrow, they will complete their program and return to Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford.
How can we track our kids while they’re climbing MT Rainier? Our 2 daughters - Shauna and Kerry Manion are with John Marquart and Tiffany Marquart as part of a group of 12 people guided with Sherpa’s. They told us there was a link to follow them on the trip. They arrived on 9/21 but I think they were in training today and starting the climb tomorrow on 9/23. Can you give me any information? Are they on one of your expeditions?
Posted by: Joanne Manion on 9/22/2017 at 4:57 pm
September 18, 2017
Posted by: Brent Okita, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb team, led by Brent Okita and Jess Matthews, called from Camp Muir. High winds, blowing snow and poor visibility kept the team at Camp Muir. The team began their descent at 8:45 a.m. and will be back to Rainier Basecamp around 1:00 this afternoon.
September 17, 2017
Posted by: Casey Grom, Solveig Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Solveig Waterfall reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The team climbed into a cap with some light precipitation and winds of about 15 - 20 mph. They spent a short time on top before starting their descent.
Congratulations to today’s team!
September 16, 2017
Posted by: Brent Okita, Andy Bond
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Our Four Day Summit Climb September 13 - 16 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Andy Bond led their teams to the crater on a clear and windless day. The teams will enjoy the views from the top before returning to Camp Muir and then continuing their descent to Paradise.
Congratulations to today’s climbers!
Andy, Alan and Joe were great! They worked hard to ensure the safety our group and went above and beyond at every level to make this a memorable experience. Being my first time climbing a mountain I had very high expectations of the experience. Amazingly, the actual event wildly exceeded those expectations. This had a lot to do with the professionalism, experience and competency level of our guide team, led by Andy. They made this an exceptional learning experience and can’t wait to get back up to the mountain with them. Thanks to our guides and RMI!
Posted by: Jesse Hutton on 9/18/2017 at 10:38 am
Andy and Brent…and the entire RMI team were fantastic in bringing a group to the top who came down with great memories and many new friends. Memories for a lifetime. Thanks guys.
Posted by: Eric Muller on 9/17/2017 at 11:42 am
Been thinking about y’all safety glad to hear everyone is safe so proud of you Hinan Ahmed for attempting such a amazing climb until next time MT. Rainier
See You Soon
Hinan
Love Carmen
Posted by: Carmen on 10/2/2017 at 9:11 am
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