Entries By tatum whatford
August 18, 2021
Posted by: Grayson Swingle, David Price, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI's Mt. Baker Easton Glacier August 16 - 18 team reached the summit of Mt. Baker this morning led by RMI Guides Grayson Swingle, David Price and Tatum Whatford. Grayson and team reached the summit at 7 AM PT and reported that it was a beautiful morning to be on the mountain. Once they have taken all the hero shot photos and enjoyed the views, they will return to camp to breakdown tents and repack. They will continue out to the trail head later today completing their program.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
August 15, 2021
Posted by: Grayson Swingle, Josh Hankin, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI Guide Grayson Swingle and his Mt. Baker team all reached the summit this morning! They will descend from the mountain today.
August 3, 2021
Posted by: Andy Bond, Luke Wilhelm, Stephen Inman, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,158'
RMI Guide Andy Bond and the Kautz Seminar July 30 - 4 August team reached Point Success today! The second highest of Mt. Rainier's three named summits, Point Success at 14,158'. The Kautz route was challenging for the team today with large penitentes and route finding, but they reached the summit with all of their team members, 100% success! The team will return to camp for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will return to the trailhead and celebrate their week of training and climbing accomplishment.
Way to go team! Congratulations!
100% Success! Congratulations to all the team members!
Posted by: Tracey Inman on 8/4/2021 at 3:46 am
July 30, 2021
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Lauren Macklin, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Mt. Rainier Women's Climb, led by RMI Guide Hannah Smith, reached the summit at 6:30 a.m. The team reported nice weather and good route conditions. They spent some time on top before beginning their descent back to Camp Muir at 8:00 a.m.
We look forward to congratulating the team this afternoon at Raineir Basecamp!
Congratulations to all 9 of you women and especially you Amie. You all put in so much work and are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you Hannah and Tatum for getting them to the top!
Posted by: Craig Oberg on 7/30/2021 at 9:30 am
July 25, 2021
Posted by: Casey Grom, Devin Guffey, Ben Luedtke, Connor Mullady, Stephen Inman, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations to the Four Day Climb July 22 - 25 on reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier today! Clear skies accompanied these teams led by RMI Guides Casey Grom and Devin Wilkinson, to the summit early this morning. After enjoying some time on top they begain their descent from the crater rim aroun 6:15 am. These climbers will continue their descent to Paradise today and conclude their adventure with a celebration at Rainier BaseCamp.
Nice work team!
We fairly flew up the mountain, thanks to expert leadership by our guides. We topped out on the rim of the summit crater in darkness, crossed it in first light, and arrived at the Columbia Crest into the new day. Was the sensation delight, madness, glee, relief, or some combination, to watch our great ball of fire emerge out of the noblest peak in the ring of fire? Rainier’s perfect trapezoid shadow formed in the morning haze to the west, just north of a nearly perfect lunar orb, while summiteers snapped selfies. Casey had brought a new register book, which we had the honor to be among the first to sign (the full one he brought down to return to the NPS rangers). At “Register Rock” we huddled to inscribe our names, though really it was the mountain inscribing itself on us!
Posted by: Lisa Fernandez on 7/26/2021 at 9:37 pm
Congratulations! I cannot wait to hear about the awesome effort and adventure.
Posted by: Joy Moretti on 7/25/2021 at 8:46 am
July 10, 2021
Posted by: Mike King, Jack Delaney, Tatum Whatford
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
RMI Guide Mike King and the Four Day Climb July 7 - 10 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning at 5:20 am. Mike reported really good route conditions and clear skies. There are many climbers on the mountain today and the team made good time. After spending about an hour in the crater the team began their descent. Once back at Camp Muir they will take a short rest before descending the final 4,500' to Paradise.
Good work today team!
Congratulations to my oldest son, Christian Rainier! Summiting your namesake middle name. What an accomplishment. We look forward to greeting you down at Paradise on your return from Camp Muir. Thank you to Lead Guide Mike, and Guides Tatum, Jack, and Liam.
Posted by: Geoff Culbert on 7/10/2021 at 10:46 pm
July 5, 2021
Posted by: JM Gorum, Joe Hoch, Luke Wilhelm, Alex Halliday, Tatum Whatford, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb July 2 - 5, 2021 reached the crater rim of Mt. Rainier at 5:30 am today with blue skies above and good route conditions under foot. The teams, led by RMI Guides JM Gorum and Joe Hoch, enjoyed some time in the crater and spent time taking in the views. The route remains in good condition with a nice boot pack trail. Back at Camp Muir the teams will get a short break to repack gear and re-hydrate before descending the final 4,500' to Paradise.
Congratulations to the Four Day Climb team!
July 2, 2021
Posted by: Mike King, Taylor Bickford, Luke Wilhelm, Erika Birkeland, Tatum Whatford, Daniel May
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Mt. Rainier Climb, led by RMI Guides Mike King and Taylor Bickford, were on the summit at 4:20 am! The team had good weather with winds at about 10 – 15 mph and blue skies. They are currently descending back to Camp Muir.
Congratulations to today's summit teams!
Congrats to everyone - what an awesome adventure!!! So proud of you all!❤️
Posted by: Stephanie on 7/2/2021 at 2:39 pm
Congrats to everyone! Amazing accomplishment.
Posted by: Cara on 7/2/2021 at 8:05 am
June 25, 2021
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Paul Maier, James Bealer, Daniel May, David Shuer, Tatum Whatford
Categories:
Elevation: 14,410'
The Four Day Climb June 22 - 25 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and James Bealer. The teams reached the crater rim at 5:30 am, they enjoyed clear skies and a light breeze during their climb. The route remains in good shape and teams were making good time on their descent. They were at 13,500' around 7 am heading back to Camp Muir. They will enjoy a short break at Camp Muir to refuel and repack, then descend the remaining 4.5 miles and 4,500ft to reach Paradise.
Congratulations to today's teams on reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier!
June 21, 2021
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Tatum Whatford, Axel Ryd, Dan Windham, Luke Wilhelm, Jackson Breen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb teams led by RMI Guides Pete Van Deventer and Dan Windham reached the summit of Mt. Rainier last night. Pete reported great route conditions and a beautiful day on the mountain. The teams are now back to Camp Muir and will be descending to Paradise later this morning.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Congratulations to Joanna and the rest of the team! Way to rock it!
Posted by: Bethany on 6/21/2021 at 12:43 pm
Congratulations!! I bet it was spectacular!!
Posted by: Amy on 6/21/2021 at 8:43 am
Congrats Wes and Dan!
Posted by: Sara Gerlach on 8/15/2021 at 2:09 pm
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