Entries from North Cascades
August 28, 2018
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
What a day!
From the full moon that illuminated our wake up, to the radiant sun that shone all day, we had an incredible climb up the
Fisher Chimneys Route, to the Curtis Glacier, to the summit pyramid. Few attempt the entire route from Lake Ann, but determined climbers seemed to push this guide up the mountain, and the long feat, was executed with ease. We're now crawling into our sleeping bags, after our camp dinner that tasted heavenly, since all we had all day was chocolates and bars...
The smoke from fires seems to be fading, and the ambiance from camp is rather idyllic.
We'll hike out tomorrow with hopes of enjoying a hearty brunch in town.
Good evening from Lake Ann!
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos
August 28, 2018
Posted by: JM Gorum
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
Summit!
RMI Guide JM Gorum with 100% of his team are standing on top of
Mt. Shuksan. The views are beautiful and the weather was great. No wind and blue skies for this crew. They will begin their descent shortly to camp and check in with us later today.
August 27, 2018
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
We are back at Sandy Camp, our high camp on the
Easton Glacier. We got a break from the rain today, waking to clearing skies and a beautiful morning. Our team worked hard and did a great job, and everyone made it to the top! The views from the summit looking towards Shuksan and Mt. Rainier were spectacular. We plan to leave high camp at 2pm and will be in touch when we get back to town this afternoon or evening.
RMI Guide Casey Grom
RMI Guide Mike Walter and team were on the summit of
Forbidden Peak at 1:34 PM PT today. Mike reported light snow and not much visibility. The team will return to camp for their final night on the mountain. Tomorrow they will complete the trek out to the trail head.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
August 22, 2018
Posted by: Steve Gately
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
RMI Guide Steve Gately just called from the
Mt. Shuksan summit. The wildfire smoke is not too bad today, which is a nice shift. The team is happily snacking and will call us later from camp.
Congratulations to today's summit climb team!
August 21, 2018
Posted by: Mike Walter, Nick Scott
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
RMI Guide Mike Walter reported in this afternoon that the team made it to the summit of
Mt. Baker with 100% success! Mike reported that conditions were smoke free starting at 8,700' and were clear and calm on the summit. The team had a long day on a long route with a late season West Ridge variation. They will spend some time on top and begin their descent back to camp.
Congratulations!
August 20, 2018
Posted by: Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 1,273'
RMI Guide Eric Frank & Team decided to swap the smoky air of the
North Cascades for the cleaner ocean air of Mt. Erie. The downside to the change is less significant peak objectives, but still quality rock climbing and rock movement training grounds. The team ended the program on a high note and under blue skies. Forecasts for the coming days in the North Cascades are predicting that the smoke will clear out and should provide ideal climbing conditions for climbs on
Mt. Baker,
Mt. Shuksan, and in the
Boston Basin.
August 19, 2018
Posted by: Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 10,781'
August 19, 2018 7:09 am PST
We are currently on top of
Mt Baker. The climb was warm with lots of smoke in the air until we climbed above 90000 feet. With so much smoke, there were no view of the Puget Sound or North Cascades. The Team is doing well and we’ll began our descent soon. After returning to Camp we will rest and then pack up for the hike down to the cars.
RMI Guide Mike King
August 18, 2018
Posted by: Eric Frank
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 8,681'
RMI Guide Eric Frank reported in from the summit of their first peak:
Sahale Mountain. Sahale requires a strenuous glaciated climb up the Quien Sabe Glacier and a 300' scramble up a 4th class rock pyramid. Eric reported that the wind changed direction last night and the wildfire smoke rolled back over them; which made for tough, smoky climbing. However, the team is happy with their first successful summit and ready for more.
August 16, 2018
Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches North Cascades
Elevation: 9,127'
RMI Guide Elias deAndres Martos and Team reached the summit of Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimney route early this morning. The team started their ascent from Lake Ann, scrambled to the base of the Chimneys and worked their way up the 3rd and 4th class rock, reaching the Sulphide Glacier moving up the steep snow, ice, and rock to reach the Summit Pyramid. The team is on their descent and will spend the night at Lake Ann this evening trekking out in the morning.
Congratulations Team!
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