Entries By joe hoch
Posted by: Joe Hoch
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

October 6, 2024 - 11:38 am PT
After a breakfast with a great view of Mexico City at a little place we found, the Mexico Volcanos team is headed to the rustic cabins at La Malinche.
The weather has been a bit rainy, but we expect sun later in the week and we're excited to get on our first volcano tomorrow!
RMI Guide Joe Hoch
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Mexicos Volcanoes October 5, 2024
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Robert Whyte, Celeste Wilson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'


The August 29th Mount Baker climb with Joe Hoch, Rob Whyte, and Celeste Wilson summited 100% of clients and guides at 8am Thursday morning with beautiful sunny skies and views from Canada to Mt Rainier. They spent a half hour on the summit and descended to base camp and out.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, George Hedreen, Will Ambler, Joey Manship, Mac Nolde, Evan Redman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,900'
The Four Day Climb Led by Joe Hoch and George Hedreen climbed to 12,900' but were stopped by ice fall activity that coverd the current climbing route. The team is safely back at Camp Muir and will be returning to Paradise in the early afternoon.
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Pete Van Deventer, Raymond Holt, Jack Ritterson, Nicole De Petris, Tom Skoog
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Pete Van Deventer reached the summit of Mt. Rainier Early this morning. The team enjoyed the views and spent about an hour on the 14,410' summit before starting their descent. The team will be back in Ashford this afternoon to celebrate their success at Rainier Basecamp.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, George Hedreen, Dylan Anderson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb July 29 - 1 August led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch, George Hedreen and Dylan Anderson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. The weather is beautiful and the team climbed well. They are currently on the descent to Camp Muir. They will continue down to Paradise later today and conclude their adventure.
Nice work team!
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Leif Bergstrom, Jackson Breen, Mitch Valaitis, Tom Skoog, Evan Redman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'

The Four Day Climb led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Leif Bergstrom were turned on their summit attempt of Mt. Rainier due to route conditions and high winds. The team is back at Camp Muir and will descend later this morning.
Posted by: Casey Grom, Tom Skoog, Jack Ritterson, Joe Hoch, Lacie Smith, Celeste Wilson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Five Day Climb led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Joe Hoch reached the summit of Mt. Rainier at 9 am this morning. The team climbed in beautiful calm weather. They are on the descent to Camp Muir where they will spend one more night before returning to Ashford Basecamp.
Congratulations Team!
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Joe Hoch, Mike Bennett, Sam Marjerison, Michael Murray, Layne Peters
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Mt. Rainier Four Day Climb led by RMI Guide Dave Hahn and Joe Hoch enjoyed a beautiful morning from Ingraham Flats this morning. While route conditions prevented the team from climbing higher, they spent time at 11,200' watching the sunrise. Nice work team!
Hey Andy! Hope you’re on Top of The World! Don’t fall!
Posted by: Bob Ashburn on 7/13/2024 at 6:30 am
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Tatum Whatford, Mitch Valaitis, George Hedreen, Arianna Drechsler, Stella Johnson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'



The Four Day Climb June 30 - 3 July was unable to reach the summit today due to high winds. RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Tatum Whatford left Camp Muir with an alpine start but were turned back at Ingraham Flats due to extremely high winds. The teams returned safely to Camp Muir where they spent the rest of the morning. They plan to start their descent from Camp Muir to Paradise around 9 am.
Posted by: Joe Hoch, Jackson Breen, Evan Redman, Walter Hailes, Avery Stolte, Celeste Wilson
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'

The Four-Day teams led by RMI Guides Joe Hoch and Jackson Breen summited this morning in good weather. They reached the top at 6:00 am taking 6 1/2 hours due to many climbers on the route. The team spend time on the summit before starting their descent, they return to Paradise this afternoon.
Congratulations Team!
Wow! You did it OLIVIA!!!
Posted by: wendy sobol on 6/29/2024 at 6:43 pm
Congratulations to all! Great job Olivia!! Another check off your list.
Posted by: Grandma Seaver on 6/29/2024 at 2:03 pm
Congratulations to you all!
I’m so happy for you!
Great work Dave M!
Posted by: Wendy on 8/1/2024 at 11:00 am
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