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Posted by: Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Mt. McKinley Mount Rainier
Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, Tyler Jones, Walter Hailes
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: Eric Frank, Mike King, George Hedreen, Mike Bennett, Bailey Servais, Calvin Jiricko
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guides Eric Frank and Mike King led their Four Day Climb June 5 - 8 to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Mike reported good climb and a good route but they climbed in a cloud cap with limited visability. The teams reached the crater rim around 6:30 am and were starting their descent shortly before 7:30 am. They will return to Camp Muir for a quick stop before continuing down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
It was a relief to sleep “low down” at 10,000 ft last night. The air had oxygen and humidity and everything we’d been missing up high on Kili. We ate breakfast at 7 AM and got walking downhill through the rainforest at 8 AM. The trail was in better-than-expected condition. It can be slick and muddy, which can make the 4,000 ft descent treacherous, but today we found it pretty easy going. The team flew down the track at a record setting pace, making the Mweka Gate in just two hours and fifteen minutes. Hot showers can be a powerful motivator. A short distance from the National Park, our Barking Zebra staff treated us to one final picnic lunch. We then thanked each of the 46 men who’d put so much effort and kindness into helping us climb the mountain. After tips were passed out, the staff sang a few very fun and traditional songs while pulling us in to dance along. We then said our goodbyes and got on board the bus for the two hour ride back to Usa River. We checked into the Rivertrees Hotel and sprinted for the showers. When we next met to plan our four days of Safari, the team was nearly unrecognizable in fresh clothing and shampooed hair. We enjoyed a dinner outside under the big trees and wished our climbing partner Rob a safe journey homeward since -as planned- he’ll head home and come back for Safari on a future trip.
Safari starts in the morning!
Best Regards
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Kel Rossiter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Posted by: James Bealer, Trevor Katz, Josh Geiser, Evan Redman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide James Bealer and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons July 8 - 13 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning around 8:30 am. It's a beautiful day on the mountain with a bit of wind. The team left Camp Schurman with an alpine start and will return their this afternoon. Climbers have spent the last several days training with cramponing, rope travel and ice axe arrest techniques and additional alpine skills. They put it all together to reach the top. Once back at Camp Schurman the team will spend a final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they descend to the trailhead and will return to Rainier BaseCamp in the afternoon.
Nice work team!
Well done team!
-Nick R
Posted by: Nick on 7/12/2023 at 5:38 pm
Posted by: Mark Tucker, Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 17,575'
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
Today was our first day of safari and we headed west to visit the beautiful Lake Manyara. The lake is a brief stopping ground for many migratory animals and home to more than 350 different birds. Everyone enjoyed the day cruising around in our safari vehicles with cold beverages in hand while seeing a few animals up close.
We didn’t see a ton of animals today, but we did get up close to a few elephants, baboons, and a number impalas. Also managed to see a couple of zebras and warthogs off in the distance.
It was a nice introduction to the incredible diversity of wildlife that Africa has and the team is looking forward to seeing more tomorrow.
We wrapped up the evening with a wonderful meal at the Plantation Lodge.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and the Safari Crew
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Pete Van Deventer, Jess Wedel, Joey Manship, Cal Seeley, Mike Bennett
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb July 23 - 27 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Dave Hahn and Pete Van Deventer and teams reached the summit around 6:30 am under calm winds and warm temperatures. The teams will return to Camp Muir where they spend the afternoon to relax and recover after their efforts today. The teams will descend the remaining 4,500' to Paradise tomorrow morning.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Courtney & Kyle,
Congratulations! Awesome work. What are going to do tomorrow?
Posted by: Cole Fricke on 7/28/2022 at 7:34 am
Woohoo!! Congrats to Amy, Celine and the rest of the team! Enjoy the rest of your adventure!
Posted by: Mary Petersen on 7/26/2022 at 10:44 am
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Chase Halbert, Erika Birkeland, Avery Parrinello, Grayson Swingle, Leif Bergstrom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
RMI Guides Walter Hailes and Avery Parrinello led the Five Day Climb to Ingraham Flats, 11,200', this morning. High winds overnight at Camp Muir had prevented the teams getting an alpine start and thus they were unable to make a summit attempt. Winds at Camp Muir averaged between 40 - 80 mph with gusts as high as 93 mph around 9 pm.
Once the winds subsided later in the morning the teams roped up and traveled to Ingraham Flats to check out the conditions and see a bit of the route. They will return to Camp Muir and descend to Paradise later this morning.
I was so lucky to have great guides and awesome teammates, as well as blessed by good weather on Mount Rainier. Biggest peak of my life so far, and thanks to Tyler, Jess and Josh!
Posted by: Phil Knight on 7/2/2015 at 8:15 am
Wow, so impressed, so relieved, so proud of you Chris, my amazing Daughter in Law. You keep on meeting challenges with determination, grace and grit! Love you very much, Mama Carol
Posted by: Carol Waring on 6/25/2015 at 9:11 am
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