Peter Whittaker is the founder of Whittaker Mountaineering and CEO of RMI Expeditions. He's been guiding since he was 16, and after more than 5 decades, he is very particular about his gear! Keep reading to see what goes into Peter's pack these days, and scroll to the bottom for more info on our founder!
Rep RMI Expeditions Wherever You Go
Whether you're spending a day on the Muir snowfield or crusin' into town - stay cool and protected from the sun wherever your head is headed.
Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes.
Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our r...
So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando
Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...
The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide
A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...
Ideal Crampon for General Mountaineering
For general mountaineering, we prefer 10 point over 12 point crampons, and when it comes to 10 pointers, Black Diamond's Contact Strap is hard to beat. We'v...
Ideal For Ski Mountaineering Adventures
Perfect for Rainier's standard climbing routes, the Couloir has minimal padding on the waist and legs to allow for comfortable glacier travel.
For technical...
Guide Pick for a Reason
Faster, higher, stronger: High-alpine mountaineering continues to evolve and so does Julbo's flagship model for climbing in alpine environments. The Explorer 2.0 is more erg...
Until You Hit Technical Terrain, Your Trekking Poles Will Be Your Best Friends.
The Expedition 3 poles from Black Diamond are perfect four-season poles, whether you're skiing, hiking, or hauling l...
Our Guides Love this Boot for Rainier
This boot is the Guide Pick™ for mid-season Rainier climbs, or anywhere a single, leather boot is required! The Nepal Cube GTX is a warm and technical mountai...
Use the Bottle When You Need to GO
The G-Whiz is a portable, discreet solution for relief at sensitive areas, big walls, van life, etc. Leak-proof, freezable, lightweight, and portable. Obscured co...
Our Climbing Guides Love this Pant
During any spring or fall mission, the Black Diamond Alpine Pant blends extreme durability with a highly breathable construction. Designed with a four-way stretch...
An undisputed Guide Pick™ champion the last few years in a row, the NeoAir series is the go-to for mountaineering sleeping pads.
Ultralight and ultra-packable, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sle...
Our Go-to Climbing Pack For Rainier
Dedicated, durable, and designed for ice cragging, mixed ascents, and cold-weather expeditions, the Mission pack is Black Diamond's toughest alpine pack. Featuri...
Good for You and the Environment
The Fineline Stretch Full Zip Pants provide the security you need to push your limits no matter what the weather holds. Updated to be PFAS free for fall 2024 and fe...
New Colors, Vintage Logo
The RMI Crossed Ice Axe Hoody features a vintage RMI Expeditions logo on the back and a Whittaker Mountaineering logo on the front. Perfect for showcasing your love of both...
This Is What We Take To The Summit Of Rainier
The Black Diamond Patrol gloves are classic workhorse leather gloves taken to the next level. The supple goat leather palms and knuckle patches provide...
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