Entries from North Cascades
It rained over night and we slept in a bit until it stopped around 9 am. The clouds persisted until around noon and then the sun poked out a bit. We fit a very full day of training in despite the rain: snow and ice anchors, anchor systems, crevasse rescue, and belaying and top roping techniques were some of the topics we covered. The weather forecast looks better for tomorrow and we hope to go for the summit. I'll check in from the top!
RMI Guide Mike Walter and Team.
August 29, 2019
Posted by: Mike Walter
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 6,000'
We had a great day of
training today. We practiced ice axe arrest, cramponing, glacier travel, rock scrambling, steeper snow climbing techniques and efficiency skills. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed a great day in a spectacular location in the North Cascades.
RMI Guide Mike Walter
August 28, 2019
Posted by: Jake Beren, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
100% Summit!! RMI Guide Jake Beren and Team reached the summit of Mt. Baker today via the North Ridge. The team had perfect weather to take on the challenging route, and climbed strong.
Congratulations Team!
August 24, 2019
Posted by: Ben Ammon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,131'
RMI Guide Ben Ammon and his team were 100% on the
Mt. Shuksan summit! The team is currently working their way back to high camp.
Congratulations to the Mt. Shuksan team!
August 23, 2019
Posted by: Ben Ammon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 6,000'
Friday, August 23, 2019 7:11 PM PT
The rains came shortly after we finished our breakfast this morning, and refused to let up until 3 o'clock this afternoon. We spent the majority of the day passing the time in our tents before finally getting out for a little training this evening. The views cleared in time for us to enjoy them while eating dinner, and we're all ready to head for the
summit tomorrow!
RMI Guide Ben Ammon & Team
August 23, 2019
Posted by: Ben Ammon
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 6,000'
We had some nice cloud cover that kept our walk to camp nice and cool. Once we arrived the clouds cleared to reveal awesome views of the North Cascades and of our
Mt. Shuksan climbing route up the Sulphide Glacier. We are training to prepare for our summit attempt tomorrow.
RMI Guide Ben Ammon
August 16, 2019
Posted by: Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,131'
I am back from four incredible days in the North Cascades. I was fortunate enough to a day of training at Mount Erie, then three days on a successful ascent of the
Fisher Chimneys on Mt. Shuksan with one guest. Here are some photos of the experience.
RMI Guide Eric Frank
August 14, 2019
Posted by: Andy Bond
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
The Mt. Baker Easton Glacier team led by RMI Guide Andy Bond reached the summit of Mt. Baker today. Andy reported beautiful weather and a fun route. The team is en route back to camp where they will spend the evening before descending tomorrow.
Congratulations Team!
August 13, 2019
Posted by: Hannah Smith
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
Our entire
Mt. Baker reached the summit via the Easton Glacier at 8:15 this morning! The weather has been great and the route is in good condition. Everyone is doing well. We are back at camp and will be packing up to head to the trailhead shortly.
RMI Guide Hannah Smith
Yesterday our team made a strong summit attempt of Sahale Mountain in poor conditions. We reached 8,100' on the
Quien Sabe Glacier following a morning of low visibility as well as increasing rain and wind. With a deteriorating weather forecast we decided not to cross a tricky bergschrund, which would have put us in a difficult place considering the soggy snow conditions. We returned to camp wet, but in high spirits knowing we gave it our best go. The entire team did an excellent job and are looking forward to sunny summits in the future!
RMI Guide
Dustin Wittmier
