Entries from Mount Rainier
The Four Day Summit Climb led by Casey Grom returned safely to Camp Muir at 8:53am. The team left Muir for their summit attempt at 3am, by 7am they had reached their highpoint of 12,000’. Casey reported inches to feet of new snow with drifts, “It’s like winter up here!”
The Five Day Summit Climb just arrived to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford. They are enjoying some breakfast and warming up after a rain and snow descent from Camp Muir this morning.
Despite the change in the weather our Four Day Summit Climb team led by Tyler Jones reached the crater rim at about 8:35am PST this morning. It was a touch and go summit for the team as winds were strong, temperatures were cold, and snow was beginning to fall.
Our Five Day Summit Climb team also attempted the summit today but due to deteriorating conditions aborted their attempt at 13,500’. Both teams are descending back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to both teams for your hard work on the mountain today!
It has been a monumentous week for RMI Guides Paul Edgren and Billy Nugent. Paul reached the Mt. Rainier summit for the 100th time on September 11th and Billy on September 15th!
Congratulations Paul & Billy!
Adam Knoff, Billy Nugent and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir made the summit of Mt. Rainier in the mid-morning on Thursday, September 15th. The team was 100% on top and Billy Nugent completed his 100th summit on Mt. Rainier! The Team also spent the week on the glaciers surrounding Camp Muir honing their mountaineering skills in ice axe use and cramponing techniques, anchor placements, various self and team crevasse rescue techniques, belays, rappelling, knots, route finding and fixed rope travel. The team will finish up their training today and descend to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations team, and congratulations Billy on your 100th summit!
RMI Guide Casey Grom radioed at 7:23 a.m. from the summit of Mt. Rainier today, Columbia Crest. The Four Day Summit Climb September 9 - 12 led by Casey and RMI Guide J.J. Justman enjoyed a beautiful climb today. They reported temperatures in the mid twenties with a 10 - 15 mph wind. The sun is shining and starting to warm the climbers. The teams will begin descend to Camp Muir and continue down to Paradise later this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's Summit Climb team!
The Four Day Summit Climb September 8 - 11 led by RMI Guide Pete Van Deventer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today! The teams reported clear skies with a light breeze on the summit. They began their descent from the crater rim at 7:50 a.m. en route for Camp Muir. The teams will continue their descent to Paradise later this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's summit climbers and Paul!
The stellar September weather continues as our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Brent Okita and Tyler Reid reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today at 7:05am PST. The teams were greeted with clear skies, no wind, and amazing views. After spending some time on the summit the teams have started their decent back to Camp Muir.
Temperatures at Ashford Basecamp are clear and warm. The Rainier Mountain Festival is in full swing this weekend. If you are in the area come join us.
Congratulations to today's teams!
"It's another beautiful day here on the summit of Mt. Rainier with no wind" was the radio call from Tyler Jones this morning at 7:42am PST as he and Billy Nugent successfully led another Four Day Summit Climb Team to the top of Mt. Rainier. The teams were able to spend some time on the summit before starting their descent back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to Today's Teams!
RMI Guides JJ Justman and Andy Bond led the Four Day Summit Climb to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams stood on Columbia Crest today with hazy skies (thanks to wildfires in the east), a slight bit of new snow and brisk temperatures. Teams hit the top just before 8:00am PST, spent an hour at 14,000 feet before beginning their descent to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today's teams!
The RMI Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by Chad Peele and Garrett Stevens stood on the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The teams are doing well and reported warm temperatures and clear skies. The teams are now en-route back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to Today's teams!
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