Mt. Rainier: Five Day Climbing Teams Enjoy Gorgeous Day
Posted by: Walter Hailes, Joe Hoch, Ellison Boord, Charlie Harrison, Raymond Holt, Tom Skoog
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
The Five Day Climb June 10 - 14 reached the summit of Mt. Rainier this morning. The teams were lead by RMI Guides Walter Hailes and Joe Hoch who reported a gorgeous day of climbing. The teams reached the crater rim a little before 9 am and were able to spend time crossing the crater to the Columbia Crest. As this is a Five Day Climb, the teams will return to Camp Muir to rest and relax. They will spend their second night on the mountain tonight. Tomorrow the teams will descending the remaining 4,500' to Paradise and return to Rainier BaseCamp.
Congratulations to today's climbers!
Comments (7)
Congratulations!!!!! So proud of Marc, Skyler and Savannah!!!! You guys are amazing!!!
Can’t wait to see you back at camp!!!!
Love, mom, Athena and Mitch!
Posted by: Annette Gibbens on
Congratulations Savannah, Skyler and Mark!
You did it!!
What a great accomplishment and experience.
Posted by: Wanda Stallings on
Whoo- hoo! Congratulations Sean!
Posted by: Laura on
Awesome climbing! go Sean, Stacy, and Marty! you did it fantastic!
Posted by: Jenny Larkin on
So very proud of you Savannah!....and also very envious…
Posted by: Michael Gleason on
Congratulations Kevin, Kevin and team! Quite an accomplishment. Enjoy your time on the mountain.
Posted by: Roger Law on
Congratulations Kevin!
What a great adventure.
Bennett says “ I’m glad Dada made it to the top!
Posted by: Roger, Karen and Bennett Law on