June 9, 2016 I completed my 500th successful climb of Mt. Rainier in 2010. Since that time I have been the sole member of the “500 clubâ€. That status changed on Tuesday when good friend, and RMI guide, Brent Okita completed his 500th ascent. I remember very well when Brent first started at RMI in […]
May 31, 2016 The Rainier summits keep on coming! This morning’s team lead by Erica Engle had 10 on top at around 7 am. Reports are that the weather is beautiful with a cloudless sky. Happy climbing! Angie
May 26, 2016 The Rainier season is certainly off to a great start! Yesterday’s team led by guide Dallas Glass returned from the mountain with smiles on their faces, with 10 people on top. Report is that the weather above 8,000 feet is sunny and gorgeous, so if you’re in Seattle right now, don’t let […]
Glad to report that the 5/20/16-5/23/16 Rainier trip via the Disappointment Cleaver was a resounding success, with all of our clients summitting. The weather was clear and sunny above 8500 feet. Everyone had a great experience and is psyched on their summit!
May 13, 2016 Right on cue the radio cracked at 8:30 this morning with IMG Lead Guide Andy Polloczek’s voice saying “100% on top, almost down to the top of the cleaver. All is well”! That’s a pretty good way to start the season! Later this afternoon, Dallas Glass called in his 4:30 check-in to […]
May 10, 2016 The last two weeks have been a blur as we get prepared for the 2016 Rainier climbing season. The guides have been busting their butts getting the mountain ready for the season. Below is a highly condensed version of the Pre-Season To Do List Guide Training Pre-season Guide BBQ New Guide Training […]
May 3, 2016 Last weekend was IMG’s spring guide training. Beautiful weather helped add to the success and enjoyment of the program. IMG holds three main guide training sessions each year, spring, fall and winter with each session focusing on different terrain and conditions. This weekend, our guides reviewed safety and rescue skills: avalanche […]
February 5, 2016 “ I went out skiing with Amy and Clay today in the Crystal Mountain area and had a blast. Great skiers/riders and great snow conditions. We got in two laps on East Peak in storm conditions with about a foot or so of new snow, and were bummed when the light started to […]
January 29, 2016 Whether you’re climbing Mt. Rainier with IMG, with some friends, or even with one of our competitors, why not swing by REI for a Prep For Rainier talk and learn a couple things from the experts. We’ll go over the main routes, discuss some training recommendations and of course go over a […]
October 27, 2015 It’s that time of year again. The mornings are crisp and cool. The trees have turned beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red. And our home here in the Cascades is transforming into a winter wonderland. If you’re a skier, snowboarder, snowshoer, or winter alpinist it’s the time of year you […]
