Entries from Mount Rainier

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar continue training at Camp Muir

April 19, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

The storm hitting us at Camp Muir originated in the tropics and we wouldn't have been surprised to see palm fronds waving in the breeze given how unseasonably warm it is up here. Yes, it's still snowing, but just. And for being at 10,000' that's warm! We started our day discussing numerous topics in the Bunkhouse, but ventured out by mid morning. Equipped though we were with full on Gortex storm gear it took less than an hour for the moisture in the cloud enveloping our world to permeate the vaunted membrane of our rain gear. But we persevered and got some great training in, developing our expertise in handling running belays and evaluating snow stability through studying snow pits. Lunchtime found us back inside, thankful for the plywood protection of our bunkhouse and trying to dry out our external layers through our bodies natural internal combustion. It does work, but slowly. There was plenty to talk about through the afternoon, and when queried whether anyone wanted more outdoor training a decided no was the response. A smart group! The evening culminated with war stories of Everest and beyond. Now that we're back in our old sleeping bags the weather gods are unleashing a tempest like no other. All we can hope is that this big bad storm is blowing itself out. Dreams of a pleasant descent tomorrow morning might allow some well deserved sleep tonight. Goodnight from Camp Muir. RMI Guide Brent Okita

Leave a Comment For the Team

Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Team Training at Camp Muir

April 17, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,000'

Everyone is doing great on day four of our seminar. A hard day up to Muir was followed by a full day of training on Tuesday in increasingly challenging weather conditions. Today dawned sunny but quite windy. As forecasted, the winds stayed strong throughout the day. Not being one to let a little wind get in the way of some great training, we did have to moderate our plans to cope with the 40-45 mph sheets of blowing snow that swept thru Muir all day. Sticking close to camp allowed us to bail back to the bunkhouse for the occasional break. There were no complaints about not getting out on the glacier for the day. An earlier exploration by Mike and me proved the winds were just as strong out there as at camp. Anchors, crevasse rescue, fixed rope work and rappelling filled the day completely. And for the evening: mountain medicine and mountain weather is on the docket. We're looking forward to another good day of training tomorrow, though we might have to deal with another little storm to keep us honest. Alas, I'm afraid a summit bid has been shelved due to the increasing avalanche hazard up high. We're safe here at camp, and that's how we'd like to keep it. All for now. The crew at Muir

Leave a Comment For the Team

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar led by Okita and King

April 16, 2019

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike King

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

RMI Guides Brent Okita and Mike King are back on Mt. Rainier along with climbers on the Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter. The team gathered at Rainier BaseCamp on Sunday for a day of technical training, gear checks and packing. With clear roads on Monday morning they headed for Paradise and made the push all the way to Camp Muir. Today the team trained near Camp Muir with cramponing, rope travel and ice axe arrest practice while Brent and RMI Guide Dominic Cifelli kicked in the route above Camp Muir and investigated the current conditions. The team will continue training this week with the hope of making a summit attempt before their return on Friday.

Mt. Rainier: Poor Weather Keeps October 1st Team from Reaching the Summit

October 1, 2018

Posted by: Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Bryan Mazaika spent a stormy night at Camp Muir. They woke very early in the morning to blowing snow and whiteout conditions that forced the team to go back to bed for a few hours. They woke up again for breakfast, and the skies started clearing. The team decided to make the best of the morning and are going for a walk to Ingraham Flats so that they can see the upper mountain. This is the final climb of Mt. Rainier for our 2018 season, they will enjoy this views from the flats before heading back to Paradise. Congratulations team!

Leave a Comment For the Team

Mt. Rainier: September 30th Update

September 30, 2018

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams reached the summit! They topped out at 8:38 am on a pleasant weather day. The teams are currently working their way back to Camp Muir and we look forward to congratulating them this afternoon at Rainier Basecamp.

Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

#hrmproud. You ladies are amazing! So happy for all of you, and I’m sure you are all exhilarated! Way to go beautiful, strong women!

Posted by: Vivienne Saunders on 9/30/2018 at 9:22 pm

Congratulations P and to all the other participants as well! What an unbelievable and unforgettable achievement. Well done, I’m super duper proud of you, goose x

Posted by: Andrea on 9/30/2018 at 9:11 pm

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: September 29th Teams reach the Summit!

September 29, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climbs led by RMI Guides Christina Dale and JT Schmitt reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:15 am PT today. Christina reported some wind, but a beautiful day on the mountain. Congratulations team!

Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

Annie is my hero! Congratulations to all.

Posted by: Crista on 9/30/2018 at 9:56 am

Way to go Kim and our HRM team!!

Posted by: Joan Esau on 9/30/2018 at 9:33 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Teams Reach Summit on Gorgeous Day

September 27, 2018

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Adam Knoff

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

After learning cramponing, rope travel, ice axe arrest and crevasse rescue skills, to name a few, the Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir made their summit attempt today. The teams have been training at Camp Muir since their arrival on Monday. RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Adam Knoff lead their teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning on a beautiful, clear and windless day. They will enjoy the views, give hugs and high fives and take a few photos before beginning their descent from the crater rim. They will return to Camp Muir for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will descend to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp for a celebration and wrap up of their week together on the mountain. Congratulations to today's teams!

Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

I was thinking back to this day one year ago when a group of strangers set out to climb to Camp Muir.
Little did we know the challenges we would face and how we would be far closer then we started and with such an amazing story to tell. Hope everyone is doing well.

Posted by: Jamie Watts on 9/24/2019 at 10:56 am

Congratulations P! You did it! So super proud of you! Yahoo! Glad your on your way back! Phew! Xoxoxox ❤️❤️

Posted by: Wilson Family on 9/30/2018 at 11:58 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Turned Back Due to High Winds

September 24, 2018

Posted by: Christina Dale, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,100'

The Four Day Climb September 21 - 24 made a valiant effort in their summit attempt of Mt. Rainier this morning. With cold temperatures and clear skies the teams ascended to 14,100' before being forced to abort their climb due to high winds. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue to Paradise. We look forward to greeting them at Rainier BaseCamp later this afternoon.

Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

It was still an adventure of a lifetime and I am sure an experience to always remember. Jamie and Landrum - if this the team that you are with, I can’t wait to see you both. I am proud of both of you for all the time and preparation that you put into this not to mention your pursuit of a dream.

Posted by: M.Watts on 9/26/2018 at 6:32 am

SOOOOO close!!!! I am sure the views were worth every effort. Glad you guys are keeping safe and not risking it all to get to the top! Can’t wait to see pics.

Posted by: Melissa Passero on 9/24/2018 at 10:19 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Teams Give Their All

September 22, 2018

Posted by: Robby Young, Chris Ebeling

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 8,500'

Today was a day of weather on Mt. Rainier. Unfortunately, that weather was not cooperating for the summit climb teams and they were turned back at 8,500'. Mountaineering has its weather uncertainties- we take what Mother Nature deals to us. Today was not a day for aces but there will be more days in the mountains. A great effort by the team today.

Leave a Comment For the Team

Mt. Rainier: September 22nd Update

September 22, 2018

Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Steve Gately

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

The Mt. Rainier Summit Climb teams were unable to summit due to winds and a high level of precipitation. They will leave Camp Muir at 10:00 am and return to Rainier Basecamp early this afternoon.

Check Availability

Entries from Mount Rainier

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar continue training at Camp Muir

Mt. Rainier: Winter Seminar Team Training at Camp Muir

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar led by Okita and King

Mt. Rainier: Poor Weather Keeps October 1st Team from Reaching the Summit

Mt. Rainier: September 30th Update

Mt. Rainier: September 29th Teams reach the Summit!

Mt. Rainier: Muir Seminar Teams Reach Summit on Gorgeous Day

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Teams Turned Back Due to High Winds

Mt. Rainier: Teams Give Their All

Mt. Rainier: September 22nd Update

Contact Us

Privacy Policy

Translate

Log In

Register With Us

Check Availability

Entries from Mount Rainier

New Post Alerts:Expedition Dispatches

New Post Alerts:
Expedition Dispatches