RichDraves

Very early Monday July 25, I believe that I left a Black Diamond Black Prophet ice tool at Mt. Rainier, Paradise. Probably at the CIC while checking out after a climb, possibly in the parking lot. The ice tool has an adze and a straight shaft covered in black rubber.

Some climbers at the Blue Lake TH Friday evening said there was a tyrolean between the SEWS & NEWS summits earlier on Aug 23. Does anyone know what was being done? Just curious.

At 11am on August 24, I found a jacket on the summit of South Early Winters Spire. Describe to claim.

Saturday evening Aug 24 my group found a piece of jewelry lying in the parking lot. Please describe to claim.

Did you find running water anywhere along the route?

Thanks for all the replies, very helpful! I was assuming that any snow in the Cascadian would be soft & easy plunge-stepping by the time we get there. Putting aside the weight issue of crampons & axe and hassle of a car shuttle, how much faster would it be to approach via Mountaineer Creek instead of Ingalls Pass / Stuart Pass / Goat Pass?

Has anyone been to Goat Pass recently? Planning to climb CNR on Stuart and wondering if crampons/axe are advisable (per the August 1 TR). Thanks!

For example, the Black Diamond Eldorado, Awahnee, Firstlight or similar light-weight tents from other brands.

I got my SPOT a couple months ago, only taken it with twice. I don't recall any ability to program the 911 message, just the "OK" and "Help" messages.

You can send 3 messages with the SPOT: OK, Help, and 911. The "OK" and "Help" messages send customizable emails/texts to your friends. The 911 calls for a rescue. The "Help" message is targeted towards needing non-professional assistance from your friends, for example car problem at a trail-head.