Mt. Rainier: Four & Five Day Teams Unable to Summit
Posted by: JJ Justman, Tyler Jones
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
The lightning storm prevented the Four and Five Day Summit Climb teams from reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guide JJ Justman reported that the teams turned at 11,400' to seek shelter at Camp Muir.
Their plan is to descend from Camp Muir around 8:30 am PST. We look forward to seeing the teams at Rainier BaseCamp later this morning.
Comments (4)
I was watching the blinking light up on the mountain hoping every one would make it back to climb another day. I had gone to the mountain in hopes to capture lightning on film, but it was touching down very close and chickened out. I was at the snow lake trailhead and I think the car parked 40 feet away got hit. What a show!
Posted by: Brian on
Hey guys, I woke up about 12:30 to the sound of thunder at the Bunkhouse. I sat on the picnic table and watched the light show while hoping you would still make it and that you were all safe. Sorry you had to turn back.
Posted by: kelly gaddis on
I bet you all had quite a show. Stay safe!
Posted by: Gillian on
Wow! Lightning! Glad you all are safe!
Posted by: Diane on