Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. strives to provide the safest mountain experience possible.

Safety

Safety is our number one priority. RMI guides draw from their wealth of mountain knowledge, experience and training to make sound decisions that improve your chance of reaching the summit while maintaining the necessary margin of safety.

Goals

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.’s goals are to:

• assist our clients in attaining the summit
• encourage respect and understanding of our unique alpine environment
• educate through the adventures of mountaineering
• offer the most enjoyable and rewarding alpine experience possible.

Summit

One of our principle goals is to see our clients reach the summit. Climbing requires a significant amount of time, money and energy on an attempt, and the greatest chance of safely reaching the summit lie with the high quality and caring guides who are the core of our company. We understand that our clientele often define success with the attainment of a summit, and we enthusiastically strive to see them attain that goal. Whether we reach the summit or not, we also strive to allow our clients to feel that the attempt is a worthwhile and meaningful experience in the mountains.

Our Environment

We are privileged to have a business opportunity that operates within the fragile alpine environment. With this opportunity comes the responsibility of being a good steward of the resource.

Our Leave No Trace (LNT) outdoor ethic is held in the very highest regard. We guide and climb with the idea that protecting, conserving, and preserving the resources are critical, both for our own programs and for others who follow.

By arming our clients with the right knowledge, education and training, we can responsibly protect the resource while climbing as a team on the mountain. We will take all reasonable and adequate precautions to minimize damage to all natural and cultural resources.

Education

Our clientele are educated to the environs in which our ascents take place. Our guides pass on knowledge that has been gained through numerous years of guiding on Mount Rainier, Mount McKinley, and throughout the world. Our guides are excellent teachers of the alpine skills set, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, and safety skills necessary for safe, successful and enjoyable climbs.

Alpine Experience and Enjoyment

Mountaineering can be both intensely challenging and deeply satisfying.  Many of our clients find their mountaineering experience with us opens the door to a life of adventure. The ability to set high yet tangible goals, rare chances to visit and experience unforgettable new places, a growing respect for the fragile beauty of mountain environments, and the opportunity to forge friendships all help to make your experience with RMI an enjoyable adventure.