snug

Some of you are extremely judgmental. RMI is not the company for us because what they do is based in large part on the bus schedule. Yes, we want to be safe and at the same time savor and enjoy our experience on the mountain. The 36 hour experience with RMI was too hurried and based on a military model that we did not like and do not attempt to replicate. Perhaps we are looking for an experienced individual to join us and lead us in a private climb? We are in great shape but do not desire to compete with climbers 20 to 30 years younger. Snug

In 2002 six of us eastcoasters went to Rainier and climbed with RMI. One of the group summitted, three made it to 12,600. Since then we have climbed Shasta, Whitney, and three 14er's in Colorado including Elbert. We want to return to Rainier next summer but do not want to climb with RMI. We would like to put our own 3 to 4 day climb together and find a guide that would work with our unique group of 50+ year olds and get us to the summit safely. What suggestions do you have regarding a guide or other leader who would work with our group. What routes would you suggest. Thanks