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Mt.Rainier: August 8th Summit!

August 11, 2016

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Peter Whittaker and Ed Viesturs reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Peter reported a smooth route, clear skies and winds of 10 - 15 mph. The team has started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's team!

Mt. Rainier: June 29th Summit!

June 29, 2016

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. Peter reported a very beautiful morning with clear skies and calm winds. The team has started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's Teams!

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Hi! I have done one day of ice climbing basic skills in Iceland in 2016. I am interested in the 4 day or 5 day rainier summit trip. I was wondering if Ed Viestrus and Peter Whittaker are still taking people up there? if so, which dates?

Posted by: irene on 11/4/2017 at 11:47 pm

Fantastic! Thank you weather gods for the favorable weather. Looking forward to the first hand report.

Posted by: Cheryl McConnell on 6/29/2016 at 9:35 am

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Mt. Rainier: August 5th Summit!

August 5, 2015

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, Zeb Blais, Pete Van Deventer

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

7:05 a.m. PT Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, and Zeb Blais called in after their successful Mount Rainier summit! The teams ascended the Disappointment Cleaver Route in chilly temperatures, winds about 30 mph, and clear skies. Their ascent took 5 ½ hours. Congratulations to today's summit climbers! Update 10:33 a.m. PT Pete Van Deventer called from the Mount Rainier summit! At 10:20 a.m. the Expedition Skills Seminar team reached the top via the Emmons Glacier Route. They will spend some time taking in the summit views before descending back to Camp Schurman. We look forward to congratulating them in person tomorrow when they descend off the mountain.

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Great work, team! Can’t wait to hear more and see some photos.

XO-Vanessa

Posted by: Vanessa Fry on 8/5/2015 at 3:27 pm

Congratulations guys! Sure it was awesome :)

Posted by: Kathy Rubio on 8/5/2015 at 9:00 am

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Mt. Rainier: June 24th Summit!

June 24, 2015

Posted by: Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, Tyler Jones, Walter Hailes

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

Our Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs and Tyler Jones reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The Teams reported a beautiful day with light winds and great views. The teams have started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. RMI Guide Walter Hailes and the Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons team reached the Summit of Mt. Rainier in the early morning via the Emmons Route. The team returned to Camp Schurman and will spend the remainder of their time on perfecting their mountaineering skills. They will return to Rainier Basecamp on Thursday afternoon. Congratulations to Today's teams!

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I was so lucky to have great guides and awesome teammates, as well as blessed by good weather on Mount Rainier. Biggest peak of my life so far, and thanks to Tyler, Jess and Josh!

Posted by: Phil Knight on 7/2/2015 at 8:15 am

Wow, so impressed, so relieved, so proud of you Chris, my amazing Daughter in Law. You keep on meeting challenges with determination, grace and grit! Love you very much, Mama Carol

Posted by: Carol Waring on 6/25/2015 at 9:11 am

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Mt. Rainier: Summit Climb Teams on Top!

June 25, 2014

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker, Solveig Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Peter Whittaker along with Ed Viesturs led a team of eight climbers to the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Peter reported light wind, great climbing conditions and a beautiful day on Mt. Rainier. All eight climbers in the party reached the summit. The Five Day Summit Climb led by Solveig Waterfall also topped out this morning with 100% of her team on the summit as well. Both teams were beginning their descent from the crater rim around 7:20 am. The teams will return to Camp Muir for a short break before descending down to Paradise and then to Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's Summit Climbers!

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Awesome job Matt; I am so happy for you! It looks like you had perfect conditions too. I look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

Posted by: John Boyce on 6/26/2014 at 7:54 am

Well done Dave,Mike and team! Thanks Ed and Peter for keeping them safe:)

Posted by: Nat Turner on 6/26/2014 at 3:20 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 25th, 2013 SUMMIT!

July 25, 2013

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker, JJ Justman

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb Teams led by RMI Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, and JJ Justman reached the summit of Mt. Rainier under clear skies, a bright moon, and great route conditions. The teams have started their descent and are en route back to Camp Muir. Congratulations to today's teams!

Mt. Rainier: June 27th Update

June 27, 2013

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 10,080'

The Four Day Summit Climb led by Andres Marin and the Viesturs/Whittaker Climb led by Ed Viesturs & Peter Whittaker were unable to summit Mt. Rainier today due to high winds and poor visibility. The teams began their descent from Camp Muir around 7:30 a.m. The Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons led by RMI Guide Billy Nugent will be returning to Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Weather and route conditions prevented the team from reaching the summit yesterday. Their team spent four days on the mountain expedition style climbing and learning new skills. We look forward to meeting the groups in Ashford later this morning.

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Not sure if this is the team with our fearless leader CPK. We are all here back at home base, “ST Francis” in CT rooting you all on!! Be safe! So proud!

Posted by: Michelle Carrier on 6/28/2013 at 7:31 pm

Good luck on your summit. Go Dave, Mark, Sam, and Carl!!

Posted by: Eric Olson on 6/28/2013 at 7:47 am

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Mt. Rainier: July 26th Summit!

July 26, 2012

Posted by: Casey Grom, Lindsay Mann, Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier North Cascades

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guides Peter Whittaker and Ed Viesturs led a team of climbers to the summit of Mt. Rainier morning. The Four Day Summit Climb July 23 - 26 led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Lindsey Mann also reached the top today. Both teams reported light winds and a beautiful day. The climbers will descend to Camp Muir and then continue down to Paradise later this afternoon. In the North Cascades, RMI Guides Andres Marin, Eric Frank and Geoff Schellens led their team to the summit of Forbidden Peak. All team members reached the summit yesterday. They will break camp and descend to the trail head today. Congratulations to the summit teams!

Mt. McKinley: Viesturs & Waterfall Team - Day 8

May 11, 2011

Posted by: Ed Viesturs, Seth Waterfall

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Denali

Elevation: 14,200'

This is Ed and Seth checking in from 14,200 feet on Denali. Today we dropped 750 vertical feet back down the route to pick up our cache of food and fuel. It took us an hour and a half round trip. The weather has been great all day. We are now well positioned to begin climbing on the upper mountain. RMI Guides Ed Viesturs and Seth Waterfall

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Looks as though you are making great progress. Hoping and praying all goes well. Love to you, Mom

Posted by: Mom on 5/14/2011 at 1:16 pm

Just reaching out to my good buddy, Mark Duffy, hope all is well my friend and be safe. Have a great time and I’ll see you in a few weeks. Good Luck!

Posted by: Bob Petty on 5/14/2011 at 6:54 am

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Vinson: Climbing Team still waiting

January 15, 2011

Posted by: Ed Viesturs

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Vinson Massif

Elevation: 2.600'

We had high hopes of being able to fly today. After several days of protests and road blocks in Punta Arenas the crew was ready to load the plane with gear, food and more expedition members and fly to Union Glacier. Unfortunately, that didn't happen due to a broken fuel pump. It may be a few days before it can be fixed and the jet is back in the air. The food and accommodations here are great and we are all doing well. Best, RMI Guide Ed Viesturs

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Entries By ed viesturs

Mt.Rainier: August 8th Summit!

Mt. Rainier: June 29th Summit!

Mt. Rainier: August 5th Summit!

Mt. Rainier: June 24th Summit!

Mt. Rainier: Summit Climb Teams on Top!

Mt. Rainier: July 25th, 2013 SUMMIT!

Mt. Rainier: June 27th Update

Mt. Rainier: July 26th Summit!

Mt. McKinley: Viesturs & Waterfall Team - Day 8

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Vinson: Climbing Team still waiting

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