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Posted by: Tyler Reid, Pete Van Deventer, Sean Collon, Christina Dale, Andrew Kiefer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,600'
Will and Tim it was an honor to have attempted the summit of Rainier with you. Pete, I would follow your lead up any mountain my friend. You kept it cool and calm under all conditions, including me tugging at your rope at 12,000ft.
Posted by: charles on 6/18/2014 at 7:57 am
Good try Ted and friends. Weather can be the decider up on Rainier. The Top of the Cleaver is still high, and it is the crux of the route you were on. The mountain will always be there and I know you will go back. Hopefully, I can go with you again! Still a great adventure and a big accomplishment.
Dad
Posted by: Jim Daverman on 6/13/2014 at 4:28 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
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HOLLEY! I did a Valentine’s Day swim in your honor!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Craft on 2/15/2013 at 8:38 am
Larry - Happy Valentines Day! Love you, Deb (& Mark)
Posted by: Debbie on 2/14/2013 at 2:57 pm
Posted by: Brent Okita, Zeb Blais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congrats - looking forward to pictures…...Andy
Posted by: Andy G. on 8/26/2012 at 8:19 am
congratulations Megan and the team!!! we are proud of you for working so hard and accomplishing your goal! Not many people can do what you have done! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Jamey on 8/25/2012 at 2:14 pm
Posted by: Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Congrats to my twin and one of my fave nephews - from 88 degree Vermont! Bet it feels good with the snow, after the 100s of Colorado. Safe Travels! (Cathy Chamberlin Foutz)
Posted by: Cate Foutz on 7/6/2012 at 6:19 pm
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Monday, August 11, 2025 -- Descent to Trailhead
Yesterday, Sunday, August 10, 2025, Johnny, Behrang and I summited Mount Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier and SE ridge. What. An. Adventure! We are all so happy and ecstatic. I am especially proud of Johnny and Behrang for tackling some fears, developing their inner perseverance, and grinding through a long day in the Alpine. We started early from our low basecamp at the park boundary, waddled our way across the sulphide, and climbed (paddled) our way up the amazing and awe inspiring SE ridge. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset, ate one last freeze dried meal, and had a beautiful night of sleep before walking out today. Here's to the next one!
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke and Team
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Sunday, August 10, 2025 -- Climb Day
We topped out on Mount Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier route at 2 pm, and made our way back to camp. We had a light breeze and were in full sun during the climb--an absolutely gorgeous day! :)
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke
Saturday, August 9, 2025 -- Approach to Camp
Arriving late last night in Sedro-Woolly, we had a fine dinner that consisted of pizza and a dilemma on which sauce is best for the base, but we just put buffalo sauce on all of it to be sure. Today, we got up early and hiked in to our base camp at the edge of the North Cascades National Park Boundary, and we are still awestruck by the views we have of Mount Baker. We journeyed up on the first stretch of our route to practice some skills in preparation for our big summit day tomorrow. Taking in the amazing views of the pickets and so many other peaks, we topped off our water and are back at camp. As we enjoy our tasty freeze dried meals, we are ecstatic for the countless more views we will get tomorrow. The weather looks good, our packs are ready, and our skills are sharp. Lets go!
RMI Guide Ben Luedtke
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 11:18 am PT
We woke up to snow lightly falling at camp this morning, and slow rolled into a warm breakfast of toasted bagels and bacon. After enjoying a second cup of coffee, we rigged the empty sleds to our backpacks, roped up and headed out from 11,000' Camp down to our cache at 9,900'. Making quick work with empty packs, we arrived at the cache in just under a half hour. We dug up the cache, divvied up the group gear, re-rigged our sleds and traced our steps from yesterday back to 11,000' Camp. It was short, but hard stretch to roll back into 11 Camp. We spent the rest of the afternoon in and out of snow storms, and enjoying the afternoon to recover. After a few hours of down time, we had a festive dinner of beef burritos with salsa verde and then prepared to potentially carry tomorrow. We will see what the morning brings, check in tomorrow!
Keep us updated!! Climb Strong Kevin!!!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 5/22/2023 at 3:33 am
Love the updates! Such an epic adventure!! Cheering you all on from Seattle!
Posted by: Mary Upton on 5/21/2023 at 10:34 pm
Posted by: JJ Justman, Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,000'
Hey; hope all is going great…have not heard from your guide for a couple of days; be safe.
Dad
Posted by: Jeff on 5/30/2013 at 9:15 pm
Dave,
I hope you are having a great time. I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Love, Renee
Posted by: Renee Kodey on 5/29/2013 at 9:05 pm
Outstanding! I am so proud of all you! Way to go Gabby, Sara and Charlie! You guys are absolute Rock Stars!!!
Posted by: Susie Yonkers on 7/22/2019 at 11:03 pm
Way to go! Can’t wait to hear all about your big adventure! Continued prayers for all.
Posted by: Mitzi Swift on 7/22/2019 at 6:55 am
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