Kristian Whittaker

Marketing Director for RMI Expeditions. Not nearly as skilled in the mountains as my father and grandfather, but I can navigate an ad campaign almost as well as they could navigate glaciers!

26 posts

Building a Training Community

RMI Guide Billy Haas’ Efficiency Techniques for the Mountains

Finding the Balance Between Training & Life

A Successful Climber’s Perspective on Training for Mt. Rainier

Nutrition for McKinley

McKinley Acclimatization: What You Need To Know

Training for McKinley: Physical & Mental Prep

Qualifying for McKinley: Expedition Experience

McKinley Permitting & Regulations

The Best Time to Climb McKinley: Understanding Weather & Seasonality

Hazards & Challenges of McKinley

McKinley Days: Life on the Mountain

Routes of McKinley

Women of RMI: A Legacy in Mountaineering

Mount Rainier Food Guide: Fueling Your Climb

Mount Rainier Gear & Apparel Guide

Permits and Regulations for Climbing Mount Rainier

Climbing Mount Rainier Safely: Understanding the Hazards

Daily Life on Mount Rainier: Camp Muir vs. Alpine Camping

Routes of Mount Rainier: Choosing the Best Path to the Summit

Training for Mount Rainier: A Complete Guide to Mindset, Fitness & Altitude Prep

The Definitive Experience Guide to Climbing Mount Rainier

When Is the Best Time to Climb Mount Rainier? A Guide to Early, Peak, and Late-Season Climbing

McKinley Gear & Apparel