Mt. Rainier, Emmons Glacier 7-8-12

After postponing the climb for a couple of weeks, the weatherman finally gave us a green light to climb Rainier.  We have seen bears up here before, but not this close!  This encounter was the best part of the climb.

Our team high up on the Emmons Glacier just after sunrise.  Steamboat Prow and Camp Schurman are way below us.

Doug, Ron, Spencer and Jim on the summit.  The wind was blowing 50-60 mph.  We did not stay there very long.

This is one of the reasons that we rope up!   It was Spencer's turn to cross the dicey snow bridge.  This was the second best part of the climb.
Climbing would not be nearly as fun or rewarding, if it wasn't difficult and a little scary now and then.