Mt. Rainier: Fourth of July Summits!
Posted by: Steve Gately, Mike King, Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climbs led by RMI Guides Steve Gately and Mike King reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 7:30 AM PT. RMI Guide Joe Hoch reported warm weather and dying winds on the summit. Joe said, "It's finally starting to feel like July!"
The teams will spend some time on the summit before beginning their descent. They will return to Rainier BaseCamp in Ashford this afternoon.
Happy Fourth of July and congratulations climbers!
Comments (5)
Awesome job girls! Knew you could do it.
Posted by: Steven Graves on
So proud of y’all!!! You did it
Posted by: Elizabeth Poynor on
from were the rest of us walk, we look up to you accomplishment today knowing all your dedication and preparation that proceeding today. “Berg heil”
Posted by: R Irvine on
From the summit you can see the land of the free and the home of the brave - the USA in all its glory- Congratulations ladies - Y’all are Cool Cats!
Posted by: Wilmer Poynor on
Congrats to the girls from Alabama! What an experience and accomplishment.
Posted by: Lisa Graves on