Mt. Adams, South Climb 7/23/16

Blizzard-like conditions in the forecast had forced us to postpone the climb for 2 weeks.  The weather turned out really good on this trip.  

 There were a few small clouds rolling, twisting and turning near the summit and moving through camp.  They were not a threat, just awesome to see up close!

 Eating dinner at Lunch Counter.

 Climbers working their way up to the False Summit.

 Looking back down at Lunch Counter.  Mt. Hood in the distance.

 Climbing the last 600' to the true summit.

Happy climbers on the summit.

2 more.

Another group.  Mt. St. Helens in the distance.

Mt. Rainier, DC 7/16/16

Unsettled mountain weather had caused us to postpone or cancel several climbs this summer.  There was a small weather window, so we decided to go for it.

 Setting up our tents on the Cowlitz Glacier at Camp Muir.

 Watching the sunrise from 13,000'.  Mt. Adams in the background.

 The sun rising over a sea of clouds!  Little Tahoma on the right.

 Waiting our turn on the most exposed part of the climb.

Blake, Ron, Doug, Chris, Pete and David on the summit.  It was about 25 degrees and the wind was blowing about 20 mph!

Crossing a couple of ladders above Ingraham Flats!