×

Log In

Need an RMI account? Create an account

forgot password?

Register With Us

Already have an account?

*required fields

The password must meet the following criteria:

  • At least 8 characters
  • At least 1 lowercase letter
  • At least 1 uppercase letter
  • At least 1 number
  • At least 1 symbol (allowed symbols: !?@#$%^&/*()[]{}><,.+-=;)

Keep up to date with information about our latest climbs by joining our mailing list. Sign up and we'll keep you informed about new adventures, special offers, competitions, and news.

Privacy Policy

×
×

Check Availability

RMI Logo

Entries By brent okita

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Team Reaches Summit

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Facebook Logo
RMI Guides Brent Okita & Chase Nelson led their Five Day Climb teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Brent reported a beautiful day on the mountain with clear skies and a light breeze. The team began their descent from the crater rim shortly before 7 AM PT. The team will return to Camp Muir for a brief break and to repack before continuing down to Paradise and concluding their program later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's climbers!
Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

So excited to hear you summited!  Congratulations and wishing you a continued safe descent.

Hugs all around,

Kathy

Posted by: Kathy Simpson on 6/17/2019 at 11:54 am

Congratulations Everyone!!

Posted by: Carol Kean on 6/17/2019 at 9:25 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Okita, Nelson & Team Enjoy Beautiful Climb

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Facebook Logo
RMI Guides Brent Okita and Chase Nelson lead their Five Day Climb Teams to the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Brent reported a clear and beautiful morning with winds around 20 mph on the crater. The teams were beginning their descent from the crater rim around 7:30 AM PT. Once back at Camp Muir, they will pack up their gear where they have spent the last two nights and complete their descent to Paradise. Congratulations to today's climbing teams!
Leave a Comment For the Team (1)

Congratulations to those Flatlanders from Mn.  on summiting. Mission accomplished !  Thankful that
that the teams had good weather. And thanks to the guides Brent & Chase for what they do. Climb on.

Posted by: Mike Canfield on 6/11/2019 at 12:47 pm

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Okita, Konway, & Team Reach Columbia Crest with Beautiful Weather

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Facebook Logo
RMI Guides Brent Okita and Jenny Konway radioed down from Columbia Crest, the true summit of Mt. Rainier, this morning to let everyone know that the team reached the summit. Brent reported clear skies, a calm breeze, and perfect weather for a day of climbing. The team began their descent from the crater rim of Mt. Rainier at about 7:30am PT and will be back in town for a celebration dinner later today. Congratulations to today's team!
Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

Thanks everybody had a great time! Glad we all got back down alrighty.

Posted by: Jonathan J Paige on 6/14/2019 at 9:29 am

Congratulations Jonathon! We are so proud of you. I cant wait to hear your stories.

Posted by: Emily Paige on 6/2/2019 at 6:02 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit climb Teams Turn at 12,600’

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,600'

Facebook Logo
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Chris Ebeling reached 12,600' today before deteriorating weather and snow conditions forced their decision to turn back. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon.
Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

Blessed to have alpine with you and your Tele-tuesday gang thru Bear Pit,Many Years Ago,Which was Completely Memorable, Will always be thankful for you and Julie ‘s friendship even back when you lived on Gold HILL

Posted by: James ( Spud) on 6/1/2019 at 1:12 am

Maybe not quite as hoped but had to be an unforgettable experience for all, none-the-less!  Can’t wait to hear the details, Chandra! 
‘Love u to the mountains & back!’
Mom ❤

Posted by: Kari on 5/26/2019 at 9:27 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Climb Reached Ingraham Flats

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,200'

Facebook Logo
The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Bryan Mazaika reached 11,200' on Mt. Rainier today. New snow from the last few days and high avalanche danger kept the team from going any higher on the mountain. The team is back at Camp Muir and will start the descent to Paradise shortly. Congratulations to today's team!
Leave a Comment For the Team (1)

Congrats, Hoger (and Team)! Pretty awesome!!

Posted by: K-Man on 5/19/2019 at 9:26 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Summit Climbs Descend from Crater Rim

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Facebook Logo
The Four Day Summit Climb Teams May 9 - 12, 2019 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guide Brent Okita reported a windy and cold morning but with sunshine and clear skies. The teams began their descent from the crater rim around 7 AM. They will return to Camp Muir for a short break and to repack, then continue down to Paradise. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb teams!
Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

So excited for Anna and Eli!

Posted by: Lapuyade Reid Joan on 5/20/2019 at 8:50 am

Congratulations to the entire team and especially to our son, Danny.

A wonderful accomplishment that will stay with you for the rest of your lives.  Proud of our son and all the young people like those in the team.  I applaud you!

Posted by: Mac on 5/13/2019 at 11:49 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: May 8th Summit!

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Facebook Logo
The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Bryan Mazaika reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Brent reported clear skies, but a constant wind of about 35 mph keeping the temperatures cool. Congratulations to Today's Team!
Leave a Comment For the Team (2)

Congratulations to all.  What an accomplishment.  And you all did not have to suffer this heat wave in Seattle.

Posted by: Mac Fletcher on 5/10/2019 at 9:45 pm

Congrats team!! A beautiful start to the climbing season onRainier. Way to go Brent Okita! On his way to 600!! :)

Posted by: Larry Schultz on 5/9/2019 at 8:01 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Okita & Mazaika Take Their Teams to Ingraham Flats for Acclimatization

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 11,000'

Facebook Logo
Our hike up to Camp Muir yesterday was beautiful. The nicest day of the season! This morning we climbed the first 1,000' of the route to Ingraham Flats as part of our acclimatization for the climb. Reports from other guides suggest our route is the nicest, most direct route we could ask for. We're all excited! We'll have a meeting to go over preparations for the climb tonight then get to bed before our pre-dawn departure. Wish us well. RMI Guides Brent Okita, Bryan Mazaika and the crew at Muir
Leave a Comment For the Team

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climb Starts Off the 2019 Climbing Season

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,000'

Facebook Logo
What a few days it's been. After a productive and fun day at our climbing school on Saturday we were excited about the perfect day we had yesterday for our hike up to Camp Muir. At times it was almost too hot as the sun's radiation backed. But we all persevered and made it to Camp Muir doing well. Unfortunately, today we received some bad news when the guides kicking in the route discovered a crevasse preventing forward progress up to the higher reaches of the mountain. That, coupled with some not insignificant avalanche hazard from a couple of unexpected evening snow storms has forced us to temper our ambitions for the summit this go around. While disappointed, the team was understanding and in full agreement that getting down safe and sound was our priority. While a handful of folks opted to descend to the comforts of life at sea level, the rest of us explored the upper mountain as much as we could and had a great day enjoying the glaciers and crevasses of Mt Rainier. Later, as the now normal afternoon snow storm continues to dump snow at Muir here, we're passing the afternoon and evening talking about mountains, climbing and the tall tales that take root in such firmament. We're planning on an early departure tomorrow morning when we hope the skies will have cleared and the sun will shine on our descent. See you soon. RMI Guides Brent Okita, Dustin Wittmier, James Bealer and the team
Leave a Comment For the Team (1)

Words cannot adequately express how proud and excited we are for you and your team on this amazing accomplishment.  You even were able to reach the summit!!
God Bless You!

Posted by: Uncle Gary & Aunt Roe on 5/5/2019 at 10:41 am

View All Comments

Mt. Rainier: Expedition Skills Seminar continue training at Camp Muir

Posted by: ,

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

Facebook Logo
The storm hitting us at Camp Muir originated in the tropics and we wouldn't have been surprised to see palm fronds waving in the breeze given how unseasonably warm it is up here. Yes, it's still snowing, but just. And for being at 10,000' that's warm! We started our day discussing numerous topics in the Bunkhouse, but ventured out by mid morning. Equipped though we were with full on Gortex storm gear it took less than an hour for the moisture in the cloud enveloping our world to permeate the vaunted membrane of our rain gear. But we persevered and got some great training in, developing our expertise in handling running belays and evaluating snow stability through studying snow pits. Lunchtime found us back inside, thankful for the plywood protection of our bunkhouse and trying to dry out our external layers through our bodies natural internal combustion. It does work, but slowly. There was plenty to talk about through the afternoon, and when queried whether anyone wanted more outdoor training a decided no was the response. A smart group! The evening culminated with war stories of Everest and beyond. Now that we're back in our old sleeping bags the weather gods are unleashing a tempest like no other. All we can hope is that this big bad storm is blowing itself out. Dreams of a pleasant descent tomorrow morning might allow some well deserved sleep tonight. Goodnight from Camp Muir. RMI Guide Brent Okita
Leave a Comment For the Team
Previous Page   Next Page
Filter By:
check the Summit Registry try our Adventure Finder alerts for 2026 RAINIER DATES
Back to Top
CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF MOUNTAIN GUIDING EXCELLENCE

Contact Us

RMI Expeditions
30027 SR 706 East
Post Office Box Q
Ashford, WA 98304

Phone:
1 (888) 892‑5462

Email:
[email protected]

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram

Privacy Policy

Translate

RMI Expeditions Logo
An illustration of a mountain with climbers on it