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Posted by: Tatum Whatford, Joe Crawford, Raymond Holt, Dylan Anderson, Julian Kral, Ben Porter, David Rathbun, Nina Bridges
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five-Day Climb teams, led by RMI Guides Tatum Whatford and Joe Crawford, reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning! After taking in a beautiful sunrise above the clouds, the climbers began their descent from the crater rim around 7:00 a.m. They'll pause for a well-earned break at Camp Muir before continuing down to Paradise, with plans to return to basecamp later this afternoon.
Congratulations to today’s climbers on a successful summit!
Posted by: Mike Walter, Robby Young, Lucas Haaland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,000'
Mike and Gang: I remember hunkering down for a week at that very same location just five years ago - stay patient and optimistic. Mike, I wish I were climbing with you again. However, I leave in two months with Pete to take on Elbrus. Stay in touch and keep your team focused and motivated! Prayers and positive vibes your way, team - you’ve got this!
Peace, Lee Hoedl, Fellow RMI Climber (Denali, Aconcagua, Cotopaxi, etc…)
Posted by: Lee Hoedl on 5/24/2017 at 3:03 pm
Following you, Mike. Glad you are all hunkered down - hoping you get your weather break soon. Sure is beautiful there!!
Posted by: Ann Douglass on 5/24/2017 at 5:07 am
Posted by: Seth Waterfall, Ben Liken
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
I threw out my back hours after snow school and had to withdraw from the expedition. So happy for the teams summit!
Posted by: Alex on 7/22/2016 at 8:35 pm
Way to go Christy and Brian! So happy the weather was good. Have a safe trip home :)
Posted by: Krissy on 7/22/2016 at 3:49 pm
RMI Guide Mark Tucker and the July 21st Team call from the summit of Kilimanjaro.
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Posted by: Brent Okita, Lindsay Mann
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Mike Walter, Solveig Waterfall, Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 14,200'
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Oh, boy. Down to the wire! Hopefully we’ll touch base soon, but Outdoor Ed is Wed/Thurs/Fri. My forecasting skills will be unavailable when I’m up at Kelly’s. Get ‘er done!!
xoxo
Posted by: K2 on 5/27/2014 at 9:21 pm
Another Epic Walter Denali trip. Seems like you beat our 2011 camp 14k record - not one you were hoping for…Keep the spirits up and safe decent if that’s the call. Good luck!
Jeff
Posted by: Jeff Rapp on 5/27/2014 at 10:57 am
Be safe and finish strong. You showed courage, strength, and good judgement!
Posted by: julie grooms on 5/26/2014 at 2:11 pm
Tom Skoog and his climbing partner David ascended into alpine silence, where the mountain offered complete solitude—no other climbers in sight across two summit days. The crisp September air and clear skies made for ideal conditions.
Checking in with us at 9000 feet, they reported smooth progress along the north ridge, moving strong and steady. Later, above 10,000 feet, they climbed high, light, and free—fully embracing the elevation and the expansive views.
A perfect blend of strength, serenity, and solitude in the high country!
If you need a recommendation for Dave, let me know.
Posted by: Chris on 9/4/2025 at 5:57 pm
Congratulations everyone (especially Trishita)! Great job and you continue to inspire us!
Posted by: Sanjay Banerjee on 7/7/2025 at 7:20 pm
Great job, everyone (especially Trishita)! So glad you got to summit
Posted by: Connor Boyle on 7/7/2025 at 4:27 pm
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