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The climbing team spent a lovely five days on Mount Baker after a sunny day at Mount Erie. Despite the initial cold, rain and high winds, the team prevailed physically and mentally through training and good laughs. The summit wasn't in the cards due to challenging route conditions that didn't lend themselves to safe travel. However, the team kept spirits high and explored crevasses and additional skills high up on Mount Baker. The mountain isn't going anywhere!
RMI Guides Dan May, Ben Thorneycroft and Team!
August 17, 2024
Posted by: Sam Marjerison, Nick Sinapius, Steve Gately, Hannah Blum, Ben Thorneycroft, Rosie Hust
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 13,100'
The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Same Marjerison and Nick Sinapius turned at 13,100' on their summit attempt of Mt. Rainier this morning. The team climbed into a cloud camp with low visibility and unstable weather. They are back at Camp Muir and will descend to Paradise soon.
August 11, 2024
Posted by: Alan Davis, Jackson Breen, Evan Redman, Ben Thorneycroft, Layne Peters, Claire Pennell
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 8 - 11, 2024 led by RMI Guides Alan Davis and Jackson Breen reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Alan reported a beautiful day on the mountain and a good climb this morning. The teams spent a bit of time on the crater before starting their descent from the crater rim aroun 6:30 am. They are currently heading back to Camp Muir where they will take a quick break, re-pack their gear and continue the remaining 4,500' to Paradise. There program will conclude this afternoon with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations teams!
August 4, 2024
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Joey Manship, Nick Sinapius, Ben Thorneycroft, Mac Nolde, Avery Stolte
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb August 1 - 4 led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer & Joey Manship reached the summit of Mt. Rainier around 4:30 am today. The teams are currently working their way back to Camp Muir with sunshine and blue skies. They will continue their descent to Paradise later this morning.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Yaasssss! Way to go Jared and team!
Posted by: Julie B on 8/4/2024 at 10:52 am
go Jared! woot
Posted by: Brandon der Blatter on 8/4/2024 at 10:48 am
July 31, 2024
Posted by: Leif Bergstrom, Sam Marjerison, Calvin Jiricko, Ben Thorneycroft
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Elevation: 9,200'
The Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz team had a successful week of Alpine Skills Training. Although poor weather kept the team from making a summit attempt, they made the best use of their time on the mountain learning snow ice anchors, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, fixed line travel, belaying and other technical skills needed for future expeditions like Denali or Aconcagua.
July 25, 2024
Posted by: Brent Okita, Dominic Cifelli, Ben Thorneycroft, Joey Manship, Dylan Anderson, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
The Four Day Climb July 22 - 25 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Dominic Cifelli reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver at 12,300' this morning before windy conditions and route conditions forced them to turn back. The teams are now back at Camp Muir. They will continue their descent to Paradise later this morning.
July 16, 2024
Posted by: Ben Luedtke, Charlie Harrison, Joey Manship, Ben Thorneycroft
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Elevation: 14,410'
At 7:44 am today, we received word from RMI Guide Ben Luedtke that the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons July 12 - 17 team had reached the summit of Mt. Raineir with 100% of their climbers. They will return to Camp Schurman and spend a second night there. Tomorrow they will descend to the trailhead and return to Rainier BaseCamp.
Yesterday, the Emmons Seminar moved up to Camp Schurman for the night! After waking up to a nice warm sun on their faces and enjoying some breakfast, they practiced some fixed line ascending. Then, donned heavy packs for the journey over the rock step to Camp Schurman. After a little rest, they practiced crevasse rescue before making an early dinner and laying down to get some sleep before their climb tonight.
Beautiful weather, light winds, enjoying every moment.
Congratulations team!
PC: Ben Luedtke from their ascent to Inter Glacier on the first day of their climb.
UPDATE: Summit Photos from the Emmons team. 7/16/2024
June 25, 2024
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Henry Coppolillo, Ben Thorneycroft, Robert Whyte, Hannah Billings, Miles Watson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb June 22 - 26 led by RMI Guides Walter Hailes and Henry Coppolillo took advantage of the clear and calm weather and made their summit attempt today. The entire team reached the crater rim of Mt. Rainier at 7 am on a beautiful day. The teams will return to Camp Muir and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Tomorrow they will descending the remaining 4,500' to Paradise and conclude their program.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Congrats Siri and team!! Amazing!! Can’t wait to see the pictures!!
Posted by: Rahul C on 6/25/2024 at 12:15 pm
Congrats everyone!!!! Amazing accomplishment!!
Posted by: Jon Kingsley on 6/25/2024 at 8:44 am
June 21, 2024
Posted by: Brent Okita, Charlie Harrison, Avery Stolte, Ben Ammon, Ben Thorneycroft
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,200'
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita, and Ben Ammon reached 12,200' feet before turning due to unstable snow on the route. Some of the team also took advantage of the beautiful weather to learn additional mountaineering skills at Ingraham Flats.
An amazing sunrise on the mountain, just as the almost full moon set…what a beautiful morning for climbing!
Posted by: William on 6/22/2024 at 7:03 am
Congratulations. Nice job.
Posted by: Matt Morey on 6/21/2024 at 9:32 am
June 9, 2024
Posted by: James Bealer, Jess Wedel, Ben Thorneycroft, George Hedreen, Hannah Billings, Claire Pennell
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 6 - 9 led by RMI Guides James Bealer & Jess Wedel reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. At 7 am, they were starting their descent from the crater rim.
Congratulations climbers!
Congratulations Team and a shout out to Cary idler! Have a safe trip coming down!
Posted by: Tammi idler on 6/25/2024 at 8:46 pm
Congratulations! It’s an amazing accomplishment and team work!
Posted by: Tammi Idler on 6/20/2024 at 7:49 am
YAYYY JULIA! We are so proud of you!!! You inspire us everyday and we know you’ve worked so hard for this
Posted by: Adora, Joseph, & Aku on 8/11/2024 at 6:53 pm
Congratulations to the whole team and a huge Thank You to the guides who helped them stay safe and encouraged them along the way! Most people just dream of things they would like to do, but this group persevered and lived their dream. It’s an experience they will never forget! Natalie, Allison, and team members, you are rockstars!!
Posted by: Geri on 8/11/2024 at 6:24 pm
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