After a week of snowy, windy conditions and resulting in high avalanche danger, teams are once again summiting Rainier safely. The May 28-30 team experienced windy conditions at our high camp at Ingraham Flats, but was still able to summit in the morning on May 30th. Congratulations!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
May 26- 28 Entire Group Summits!
The May 26-28th climb saw the whole team summit! The climbers managed to summit in a weather window before another low pressure system moved in on Monday.The group enjoyed a celebration meal together before heading back to Seattle, with good times enjoyed by all. Congratulations to everyone on your hard work and success.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6-day Cascades Mountaineering Course checks in
The second Cascades mountaineering course checked in via satellite phone yesterday. The group has been learning and practicing skills in Cascades spring conditions- a mix of rain and snow throughout the last few days at about 5000 ft.The team will be in Boston Basin until Friday morning, and hopefully will enjoy a break in the weather to take in the breathtaking scenery before the course finishes.
Friday, May 18, 2012
6-day Mountaineering Course Returns
Our first 6-day mountaineering course returned this afternoon from a great time in the Boston Basin area. The team practiced mountaineering skills, enjoyed sunny weather, and put their new skills to the test in a successful summit bid of Sahale Peak. Congratulations climbers!
Second 3-day Rainier Climb Summits
May 18-20 climbers leaving the Paradise parking lot today at the start of the climb, with the Alpine Ascents van in the foreground.
Just after the team hiked out of view, the upper mountain was revealed momentarily.
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