A cultural landscape is a geographic area, including both cultural and natural resources and the wildlife or domestic animals therein, associated with an historic event, activity, or person, or exhibiting other cultural or aesthetic values.
When we learn about risk, we’re not learning to avoid danger. We’re building the judgment to recognize when it is time to pivot, pause, or call it. That’s the true mark of a mountain professional.
After two failed attempts and 13 years of dreaming, the RMI guide made history on May 9th.
"The combination of stable snow, bottomless powder, and flawless visibility made the whole pitch feel improbably composed"
Whether you're stepping onto a trail for the first time or preparing for a high-altitude expedition, the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace are the foundation of responsible outdoor travel.
Climbing Mount Rainier is a dream for a lot of people. At 14,410 feet, it's one of
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This 16-week plan breaks down into four phases: Base Fitness, Mountaineering-Specific, Peak Simulation, and Taper & Recovery. You'll gradually build aerobic capacity, strength, and the mountain-specific skills you need.
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Follow along with RMI Guide Raymond Holt's adventures in Patagonia in this Guide's Day Off journal piece.
RMI Guide Sam Hoffman reflects on a five-day immersion into the craft of teaching, guiding, and moving efficiently through technical ice and mixed terrain.
RMI Guide Layne Peters recently took the AMGA Rock Guide Course along with fellow RMI Guides. Here's what they have to say about their experience!
Trekking is more than adventure, it’s powerful training for mountaineering. Discover how long treks build endurance, altitude experience, and expedition skills, plus explore RMI treks from Kilimanjaro to Everest Base Camp, Gokyo, Machu Picchu, and Torres del Paine.
In climbing, the margin of safety is the buffer between risk and return. Learn what it means, how to build it on the mountain, and how RMI guides set the standard for risk management.
Not every climb ends at the top. Learn how to handle not summiting, understand the role of decision-making and safety, and discover why experienced guides matter in the mountains.
RMI guide Brent Okita becomes the first person to summit Mount Rainier 600 times. With nearly four decades of guiding experience, Okita’s record reflects a lifetime of leadership, resilience, and dedication to mountaineering.
RMI Expeditions now uses “Mount McKinley” in compliance with federal guidelines. Learn why the name changed again in 2025, and where we stand.
Dispatches from Seth Burn's 2025 McKinley expedition. Poems, musings, and lively chatter from a great group of climbers.
At RMI Expeditions, guiding is more than a job. It’s a profession built on expert training, mentorship, and continual development. Discover how our guides prepare to lead with skill, safety, and purpose in every step of your climb.
Learn how RMI Expeditions practices sustainability in mountaineering through Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship. Learn more.
Discover eco-conscious climbing tips for reducing your environmental impact on mountains and climbing responsibly with RMI. Explore now.
Learn the importance of recovery and consolidation phases in your mountaineering training plan for peak performance. Learn more.