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Entries By brent okita

Mt. Rainier: August 10th Summit!

August 10, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 7 - 10, 2012 led by RMI Guides Brent Okita and Andres Marin radioed from the Columbia Crest at 7:02 a.m. The teams were enjoying clear skies, cool temperatures and a very light breeze on the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. They began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a bit before continuing to Paradise this afternoon. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Well done!  Congratulations.

Posted by: John Canfield on 8/10/2012 at 9:02 pm

Congratulations to Troop 20 on your successful climb.  What an amazing accomplishment!

Posted by: Cindy Brady on 8/10/2012 at 4:29 pm

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Mt. Rainier: August 1st Summit!

August 1, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Eric Frank, Mike Haugen

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

"By far the best of the year" was RMI Guide Brent Okita's description of today's weather on the summit of Mt. Rainier. Brent led the Four Day Summit Climb July 29 - 1 August to the top this morning. RMI Guide Eric Frank led the Five Day Summit Climb July 28 - 1 August to Rainier's summit with 100% of his team. Both teams reported warm temperatures with just a whisper of wind. They began their descent from the crater rim just before 8 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir and then continue their descent to Paradise. RMI Guide Mike Haugen led the Expedition Skills Seminar on the Kautz Glacier. The team spent the week training at Rainier BaseCamp and on the mountain. This morning they packed up their camp at 13,000' atop Wapowty Cleaver and reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. The team will descend via the Disappointment Cleaver Route. This marks the 100th summit of Mt. Rainier for RMI Guide Mike Haugen. Congratulations Mike! RMI Guide Jake Beren called to check-in from Mt. Shuksan. The team is back at camp after being 100% on top today. Jake reported that the route is “near perfect” with an amazing sunrise, views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding Cascades. They ascended the central gulleys of the summit pyramid and stood on top with windless, sunny conditions. The team had a great descent, rolling in to camp at the same time as the fog. They are back at camp hydrating and resting before hiking out tomorrow. We look forward to seeing all the groups at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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Congrats Lindella and team. We are so proud of you!Mom and Dad

Posted by: Linda Smith on 8/4/2012 at 9:20 am

Congrats to Mike on 100!! I was there on the summit with him and our team had an incredible climb together. Thank you to our amazing guides and to my fellow climbers for a great four days on the mountain.

Posted by: Cindee Teer on 8/3/2012 at 9:12 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 27th Summit!

July 27, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Mike Walter

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Mike Walter reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guide Brent Okita also led his team on the Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise to the summit. The teams reported clear skies and a beautiful day. Both teams will descend to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise later this afternoon. Congratulations to today's teams!
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I see one of you were wearing the La Sportiva Nepal Evo’s…how did they perform for today’s conditions?

Bob

Posted by: Bob Johnson on 7/27/2012 at 9:52 am

Nicely done and a great picture. It makes me hungry for my attempt in June/July 2013

Bob

Posted by: Bob Johnson on 7/27/2012 at 9:47 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 19th Summits!

July 19, 2012

Posted by: Billy Nugent, Brent Okita, Eric Frank

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier North Cascades

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climbs for July 16 - 19 reached the summit today. RMI Guides Brent Okita and Gabriel Barral reported clear skies and moderate winds on the summit this morning. RMI Guide Billy Nugent led the Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz to the summit also. The team will descend back to their high camp for a final night on the mountain. In the North Cascades, RMI Guide Eric Frank and team reached the summit of Forbidden Peak yesterday. The team is making their final descending today and returning to the trail head. Near by, RMI Guide Jake Beren and team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the SE Ridge. Congratulations to today's summit teams!
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Congrats to the Davis quad! Any way you can just slide back down - enjoy!

Posted by: Deborah on 7/19/2012 at 8:00 pm

Congratulations Erik, Bob, and Chadd!  Which mountain is next?!

Posted by: Lolo and Lola on 7/19/2012 at 3:27 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 12th Summit!

July 12, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Peter Whittaker, Jake Beren

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our teams on the Four Day Summit Climb reached the summit of Mt. Rainier via the Disappointment Cleaver Route early this morning. With this bluebird weather we have on the mountain, the teams were on their descent by 7:20 a.m. They will be back at Camp Muir by approximately 11:30 a.m. and will celebrate their feat on Rainier Basecamp later this afternoon. Jake Beren and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons was on top via the Emmons Glacier Route at 8:00 a.m. His team will stay another night at Camp Schurman and descend off Mt. Rainier tomorrow. Congratulations to today’s teams summitting on both routes!
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Awesome accomplishment Tim and Larry-congratulations!  xoxo

Posted by: Kathleen Hanlon on 7/12/2012 at 5:32 pm

What a happy day with this great acheivement for all. Congratulations Kevin! I am so psyched and so proud of you. It all began with Mt Katadhin and Telluride and there you are. Much love to you.

Posted by: PJM on 7/12/2012 at 5:08 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 8th Summit!

July 8, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb teams led by Brent Okita and Andres Marin reached the summit this morning in beautiful skies… and strong winds. Brent said, “It’s windy but best day of the year so far.” Clouds started to form on the summit as the teams began their descent to Camp Muir. Check out the Mt. Rainier live webcams on our website.
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Many thanks to our guides Andres, Leah and Levi for making it the experience of a lifetime.
Can’t wait to do it again on another mountain!

Posted by: Chris Lynn on 7/9/2012 at 8:53 pm

Way to go everyone! Can’t wait to see some pictures!

Posted by: W.B. on 7/9/2012 at 4:21 pm

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Mt. Rainier: July 2nd Summit

July 2, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb June 29 - 2 July led by RMI Guides Brent Okita, Gabriel Barral and Erik Nelson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning shortly after 7 am (PT). The team reported cold temperatures, winds and a high overcast sky. The climbers spent 30 minutes on top before beginning their descent toward Camp Muir. The team will re-pack and re-fuel before at Camp Muir before continuing their descent to Paradise and on to Rainier Base Camp. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb team!
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Congratulations Jason, What an accomplishment! Have a safe journey home! All of us are looking forward to your stories on Thursday!

Posted by: Diane Young on 7/3/2012 at 9:50 am

Way to go Wendell and Jason! You definately earned your wellness points today. Congratulations from all of the Elmhurst employees!

Posted by: Diane Young on 7/3/2012 at 8:25 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 28th Update

June 28, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

Our Four Day Summit Climb Led by RMI Guide Brent Okita reached the summit of Mt. Rainier today. The team experienced clear weather, but strong winds. They were able to spend a short amount of time on top and are now descending back to Camp Muir. RMI Guide Andres Marin and the Expedition Skills Seminar – Kautz Team made a summit attempt this morning, but experienced much different conditions on the Kautz route and were forced to turn back due to strong winds. The team will spend the rest of their time on the mountain honing their mountaineering skills. Congratulations to today's teams!
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WHAT’S YOUR PROGRESS? FAMILY IS WATCHING. SAFE TRAVELS DOWN. GODSPEED AND LOTS OF LOVE.

Posted by: FRED CHANEY on 6/28/2012 at 2:36 pm

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Mt. Rainier: June 22nd Summit!

June 22, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Tyler Reid

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: Summit

RMI Guides Brent Okita, Tyler Reid and our Four Day Summit Climb team reached the top of Mt. Rainier today. The teams climbed in the clouds and have started there descent back to Camp Muir. Congratulations!
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Sally…congratulations on an incredible achievement! We love you! (Still waiting for the Skype call from the summit…next time, right? Haha!)

Posted by: The Schroeders on 6/24/2012 at 7:50 am

Sally, you made it! God has blessed you so much, He had to bless you this time too.  You and your team are an inspiration to us all.  Love, your Brother Dan

Posted by: Dan on 6/23/2012 at 12:32 pm

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Mt. McKinley: Okita & Team On Their Way Home

June 17, 2012

Posted by: Brent Okita, Leon Davis, Lindsay Mann

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 358'

We all finally got off the glacier yesterday afternoon as our flight service, K2, did a wonderful job getting everyone out when conditions seemed like they might close in and shut down flights. After a remarkable twelve days at 17,200', we are all skinny and inhaled large portions of meat, fish, and beer last night. I write this last dispatch as we are riding to the airport to return home to loved ones, and put this remarkable trip behind us. Huge kudos go out to a very strong and committed team of climbers, and to two incredible guides, Leon Davis and Lindsay Mann, who worked so hard to make this trip safe and enjoyable, and who were there at the end when the climbing got really tough and the mountain could not have been harsher. That's all for this year. I need to see my wife and play with the dog. And I'm sure the lawn needs mowing. Thanks for following us on this unprecedented trip. I'll be back next year for a shorter, and less exciting expedition. RMI Guide Brent Okita
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Congratulations to all of you.  Amazing accomplishment!

Posted by: The Parella Family on 6/18/2012 at 5:41 am

12 Days At 17.2k has to be some kind of record! What tenacity & an epic climb.
I leave Tues for my turn—have to be honest, hope we’re not stuck up at high camp that long—but you all have paved the way.
TM

Posted by: Tim McLaughlin on 6/17/2012 at 10:26 pm

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