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Entries By brent okita


Kilimanjaro: Okita and Team Get Ready to Climb

Monday, July 29, 2024 

This morning breakfast lasted until lunchtime almost. Yes, we were talking about the climb to come, but with this amiable group discussions eventually turned into conversations and time flew by. 

The sun finally broke through the cloud deck, and we actually felt great wearing shorts out. This worked well for our equipment check, and I was pleasantly surprised that folks had what they needed to climb this mountain.

Following a late lunch, we met up with a couple Tanzanian friends, one of whom offered to drive some of the group into town for a little sightseeing.

All our mtn duffels have been packed and weighed, our packs loaded and we're ready to start climbing!

To the Machame Gate!!!

RMI Guide Brent Okita

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Kilimanjaro: Okita & Team Arrive in Tanzania

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:39 pm PT

At last the team is all together and ready to begin this extraordinary African adventure. As many people came in earlier they lost no time figuring out how to explore and learn more of this amazing country. Guided town walks were a big hit, as was a safari into our own nearby Arusha National Park.

Last night four of us were met by Emmanuel, the manager of Barking Zebra Tours, two of us enduring 24 hour straight push from Seattle.

Our last climber came in this afternoon, luggage in hand, so we're set for Day 1 of the trip.

Now, to catch up on some sleep and hope the jet lag keeps getting better. 

Talk tomorrow! 

RMI Guide Brent Okita

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So proud of you Alan and can’t wait to see and hear all about it! With you in spirit! Love and miss you lots! Pierre, Coco and little Bert say hi :)

Posted by: Brenda Cowe on 7/30/2024 at 5:48 am

You got this Mimi (Myriam)!  Push hard and see you when you get home.  Love, Randy

PS. I hope you have the time of your life … Miss you!!!

Posted by: Randy Seay on 7/30/2024 at 5:35 am


Mt. Rainier: High Winds and Route Conditions Prevent Teams from reaching Summit

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.

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Reaches the Summit!

The Four Day Climb Led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Roland Scott reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent Okita reported a beautiful day on the summit with great route conditions. The team is on the descent and will be back at Rainier Basecamp this afternoon to celebrate. 

Congratulations Team! 

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Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Teams with Okita & Hoffman Reach Summit

The Five Day Climb July 11 - 15 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Sam Hoffman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today on a beautiful day. The team is currently on their descent.  Their patience paid off as they waited yesterday for many RMI Guides to reestablish the route to the summit.  The teams will return to Camp Muir to repack and rehydrate before continuning down the remaining 4.5 miles to Paradise later today. 

Congratulations climbers and a HUGE thank you to all the guides working on the route over the last several days!

PC: Stella Johnson

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Shoutout to Sam and Roland for making this an incredible experience! The fact that you worked longer hours to ensure we had an alternative route to reach the summit is what made this entire trip! I have nothing but great things to say about you both! I hope to climb a different destination with you both one day in the future! Thank you again!

Posted by: Jade Craig on 7/16/2024 at 8:23 pm

I won’t be on the DC route next week when I climb, but wanted to thank the guides for working hard to re-establish the route around what sounded like a gnarly crevasse collapse.  Congrats to the climbers that reached the summit.  Enjoy the Rainier Beer and cider.

Posted by: Constantine Velentzas on 7/15/2024 at 2:10 pm


Mt. Rainier: July 5th Summit - 100% on Top!

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Leif Bergstrom reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent reported bluebird skies, and that the entire team 100% stood on TOP!! The team is on their descent and in route to Camp Muir. 

Congratulations Team!  

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Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb led by Okita and McDowell Reach the Summit

The Four Day Climb June 24 - 27 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Josh McDowell.  The team enjoyed clear skies above Camp Muir during their climb while the lower elevations were covered with low clouds and precipitation.  The climbers reached the crater rim around 7 am today and enjoyed some time on top before starting their descent.  The climbers have returned to Camp Muir where they will pack gear and continue another 4.5 miles back to Paradise later this afternoon.

Congratulations to today's climbers!

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Amazing!!! Jealous!

Posted by: Renae Grady on 6/27/2024 at 3:17 pm

Amazing team!!!

Posted by: Katie Hernandez on 6/27/2024 at 2:44 pm


Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Reaches 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.

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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


Mt. Rainier: Four Day Team Watched Sunrise from Ingraham Flats

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita, and Joe Hoch climbed to Ingraham Flats, but were unable to go further due to high avalanche risk. The team enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, and will be back to Rainier Basecamp in Ashford this afternoon. 

Congratulations Team! 

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Wow! That pic is stunning!
Bummer you weren’t able to summit, but good to be safe!
Cheers to everyone!

Posted by: Katie Hernandez on 6/7/2024 at 11:34 am

Beautiful Pic!  Sorry the climb had to turn back but clearly Safety First !

Posted by: Doug Thompson on 6/7/2024 at 10:39 am


Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Turns at 13,400’

The Four Day Climb Led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Drew O'Brien reached 13,400' on Mt. Rainier before poor weather forced them to abort and head back towards the shelter of Camp Muir. The team is currently at Camp Muir and will start their descent to Paradise soon.

Congratulations Team! 

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