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Posted by: Jake Beren
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Good luck. I hope the weather cooperates this time so you can summit Orizaba.
Posted by: Bonny on 2/17/2012 at 3:51 pm
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Zeb Blais, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations to the guys from Troop 444! And Sam Glass from Troop 895 of course.
Awesome job!
Posted by: Mello Elout on 6/19/2013 at 9:59 am
Attawaytogo Troop 444, Jay and Jerome! Thanks to the guides for a safe trek. Have a safe trip down.
Posted by: Suzy Arnold on 6/18/2013 at 4:39 pm
Posted by: Adam Knoff
Categories: Guide News
On The Map
You know how I love the mystical stone from ancient times Miss you Love, Rollie
Posted by: Rollie Allen on 3/7/2011 at 8:12 am
Mom - We miss you and we bet you got some “meticulously crafted silver jewelry” yesterday! Love Libby and Robby
Posted by: Libby and Robby on 3/7/2011 at 5:00 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Jess Wedel, Raymond Holt, Brooks Ordway Smith, Josh Geiser, David Rathbun, Miles Watson, Tate Hughes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Yes, it's official—Brent Okita has reached his 600th summit of Mt. Rainier, setting a world record for the most successful ascents of the iconic 14,410-foot peak! This incredible milestone was achieved during a Four-Day Climb led by Okita and fellow guide Jess Wedel. The team reached the summit early this morning, and they’re expected to return to basecamp this afternoon for a well-deserved celebration.
To put this into perspective, 600 summits equates to approximately 5.4 million feet of elevation gain—and that’s only counting successful climbs. It doesn’t include the countless additional feet from training, attempted climbs, or even biking from Ashford to Paradise. Brent’s dedication, endurance, and passion for mountaineering are truly legendary.
Congratulations also to the RMI Clients that were able to climb and share the rope with Brent and Jess today. It was very important to Brent that he accomplish this record while guiding RMI Clients to the top.
That is Incredible Brent!! Congrats!!! I was lucky to have climbed with you a few years ago.
You Rock!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/14/2025 at 3:29 am
Holy smokes. That is a lot of Rainier summits. Congrats to Brent! (I probably will have to drink a Rainier beer on his behalf.)
Posted by: Some guy from Puyallup on 6/13/2025 at 2:04 pm
Posted by: Sam Marjerison, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 7,400'
Mt. Baker Summit & Ski Team Update:
The team spent last two days exploring the upper slopes of Mt. Baker, enjoying some great turns along the way. Unfortunately, weather conditions prevented them from climbing above 7,400 feet on their summit attempt today.
They’re now back at camp and will ski out tomorrow.
This team was led by RMI Guides Sam Marjerison and Bailey Servais
Sam and Remi, thanks for inviting Richard for this amazing mountain adventure. We are proud of all of you.
Alice Jo
Posted by: Alice Jo Rainville on 5/11/2025 at 2:42 pm
Super proud of Sam, Remi, and Richard…what an adventure! Thank you guides!
Posted by: Laurie Brook Douglas on 5/11/2025 at 5:47 am
We weathered another stormy night in our tents at Paine Grande. Some people in camp, not our group had poles snap, some unfortunately lost their entire tents. Our eight mile hike to Francis Domes included an optional 5k to the British lookout. The clouds, cold temperature & snow obscured the views from below. A few kept going in hopes of a clear-ish view while some opted to head for shelter.
We continue to enjoy classic Patagonia weather that keeps you guessing on your layer changes. Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a night in beds at the wood stove heated Francis Domes Refugio, a nice break from wind & loud tents. Today's highlight was seeing the Cuernos rock features that make up the middle of the massif.
Thanks for following along,
Posted by: Mike Walter, Avery Parrinello, Luke Wilhelm
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 2:13pm PT
Yesterday we did some training on rope travel techniques for up above 14k. The weather was clear and cold, with a chilly breeze.
Last night a true Denali storm came in with snow and wind, and we’ve been spending the morning digging out our tents, trying to stay warm, and hunkering down.
The storm is forecast to continue through Saturday, with 60 mph winds here at camp; needless to say, we’re not going up anytime soon. We’re also anticipating high avalanche hazard on the slopes above camp and the autobahn due to the new snow load and the wind transported slabs.
We’ll keep you posted on how this shakes out. For now, we are focusing our energy on defending our camp and staying safe.
RMI Guide Mike Walter & Team
Great job so far Nate! Good luck tackling the rest of the climb! Hope you’re having a great time.
Posted by: Steve Glassman on 6/2/2021 at 8:56 am
Hi Tom (Sweetness) Enjoy your down time and be safe honey!! Can’t wait to see you and hear all about your adventures ❤️❤️ Auntie Kel Kel
Posted by: Kelly Pozniak on 5/28/2021 at 1:38 pm
On The Map
You all look so happy and excited…I’mexcited for you…WOW…Mt. Everest…what could be more exciting than that. I hope to trek to EBC in 2015. FYI…I’m an animal lover. It seems the Yak does a lot of hard work for the climbers…and even provides fuel to cook the food of climbers. Are Yaks treated well? Are Yaks nourished well? I just hope Yaks receive the TLC for all the hard work they do for the climbers. I know the climbers bring in money to help the people and animals of Nepal….and thst’s a good thing. Love the photos…I will be watching all of you from Southern California until you summit and return to base camp. May God Bless you and keep you safe.
Posted by: Lynn Via on 3/30/2013 at 10:32 am
Can’t believe you are smiiling or much less eating dinner with the aroma of burning Yak dung!
Posted by: Kathryn LeBey on 3/29/2013 at 3:37 pm
Thinking of you guys..stay strong..
Ain’t no Mountain high ENOUGH! LOVE and respect to you.
Posted by: terri beernink on 6/10/2012 at 5:55 am
I love you daddy!! Be safe!
Posted by: Jay Daniel on 6/9/2012 at 11:53 am
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