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Mt. Rainier: Poor Weather Keeps Four Day Summit Climb Teams from Summit

August 13, 2017

Posted by: Robby Young, Lydia Johnson, Alan Davis

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 12,200'

The Four Day Summit Climb August 10 - 13 was unable to reach the summit of Mt. Rainier today. Poor weather delayed the team from leaving Camp Muir this morning. Unable to make their alpine start, the team did opt to ascend to Ingraham Flats which will be their high point today. RMI Guide Robby Young reported that the weather had improved and they were above the clouds as the reached 12,000'. The team will return to Camp Muir and descend to Paradise today.

Mt. Rainier: Walter & Team Reach the Summit!

July 25, 2017

Posted by: Mike Walter, Lydia Johnson, JT Schmitt

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The Four Day Summit Climb July 22 - 25, 2017 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. RMI Guides Mike Walter, Lydia Johnson and JT Schmitt reported clear skies and calm winds. The team will return to Camp Muir and continue down to Paradise. They will conclude their program with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp this afternoon. Congratulations to today's climbers!

Mt. Rainier: Knoff & Four Day Summit Climb Reach the Summit!

June 6, 2017

Posted by: Adam Knoff, Gloria Roe, Lydia Johnson

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

The June 3-6 Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Adam Knoff, Gloria Roe and Lydia Johnson reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. Adam reported cold and windy conditions but overall good climbing. The team enjoyed some time on top before starting their return to Camp Muir. We look forward to seeing them at Rainier BaseCamp later today. Congratulations to today's Summit Climb Team!

Mt. Rainier: Five Day Summit Climb Team on Top!

July 26, 2016

Posted by: Nick Hunt, Lydia Johnson, Hannah McGowan

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier

Elevation: 14,410'

RMI Guide Nick Hunt and the Five Day Summit Climb reached the highest point in Washington State, the summit of Mt. Rainier, this morning. Nick's report from the summit said today was a beautiful day with light winds. The team left the summit to begin their descent just after 7:00 a.m. PDT. The will return to Ashford this afternoon. Way to climb!