Lou Whittaker's legacy was never about the personal glory of summiting peaks, but instead to help others experience the outdoors. With nurture like the one Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI) provides, nature comes easy. It's guidance from a guide service that's up there with Gates and Griffey. "Climbing royalty is how it's been described to me," one climber said. A group of mountain men hope to stand on Washington's highest peak. To get there, they'll be standing on the shoulders of a legend. "There's been a guide service on Mt. Rainier since the early 1900s," said Peter Whittaker, the oldest son of Lou Whittaker. Lou launched RMI 50 years ago. The company is designed to make the mountain manageable for outdoor enthusiasts. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/sports/local-sports/legend-lou-whittaker-lives-on-rainier-mountaineering/281-2c4acb28-68cf-4c2b-9c50-81d2dc414c1e