April 16, 2013 Lead guide Chris Meder called in this morning at 8:45 a.m. The team was hiking up Panorama Point at around 7,000 feet in elevation, already on their way to Camp Muir at 10,000 feet. They will likely reach Muir by 3pm. The team spent yesterday training out of a campsite near 6,500 […]
March 27, 2013 By Chris Meder Packing is one of those unsung skills of all successful climbers. Do it well and you will save time, energy, hassle… and be ready to go before everyone else. Here are a few things to help you improve your packing game. 1. Pack only what you need, leave the […]
March 22, 2013 After enduring 5 days (and nights) in the midst of several “Winter Weather Advisories” on Mt. Rainier, our latest Denali Prep Seminar came downhill yesterday afternoon. Not knowing what today was going to bring, coming down a day early was the safe decision. So, today they put the harnesses on and did […]
March 6, 2013 Greg checked in this morning from Camp Muir:Â the team is in the middle of a great week on Mt. Rainier – despite the weather conditions! The opposite in fact is true; the rough conditions are providing some perfect training opportunities for the crew, most of who have their eyes on Denali […]
March 1, 2013 We’ve got another Denali Prep Seminar coming in this weekend, out in front will be Greg Vernovage. Assisting Greg will be Josh McDowell and Peter Adams. Weekend To Do List: Check the weather. Pull the group gear (tents, ropes, stoves, sleds, etc.). Pack the food – bacon, lots of bacon. Radio and […]
February 21, 2013 All is well with the Winter Seminar team – Austin checked in from Camp Muir reporting gusts around 30 mph, but no new snow. After a pancake breakfast, the team will work on crevasse rescue skills and fixed lines followed by snow shelters this afternoon. The group will descend to Paradise on […]
February 20, 2013 Lead Guide Austin Shannon called to check in yesterday afternoon and again this morning. The group made it to Camp Muir yesterday in good shape. The weather moved in as they ascended, and it was mostly cloudy and snowing lightly for most of the hike. They climbed up above the clouds before […]
February 18, 2013 The Winter Expedition Seminar checked in this evening (2/18) by satellite phone. All is well with the team, they are spending their second night at a tent camp placed just below the Muir Snowfield at around 6,500 feet. They arrived at the site yesterday, and spent the afternoon establishing a secure and […]
February 6, 2013 If you’ve got some questions about Mt. Rainier and are in the Redmond, WA area tonight, join IMG Guide Dallas Glass at REI for a Prep For Rainier presentation (7pm). There are just four spots remaining, follow the Redmond link below to register Can’t make it tonight? Check alternate dates and locations […]
January 28, 2013 It’s that time of year again – time to talk Rainier! Join IMG Guides at local REI’s to glean some good information on what you need to know to climb the Northwest Icon. Training tips, route information, gear and more. Mark your calendars now, space is limited. Date Time REI Presenter Wednesday, […]
