graywolf01

I've been checking here to see if a trip report would be posted for your climb. My wife and I were the couple who you passed that morning just before the rope ladder. It was very nice to meet you and Emilio, and I'm glad to see that you trust your gut and your inner voice - very wise. Olympus is my favorite climb in the world, and much of that is due to the beauty of the approach through the incredible trees. Many people don't know it, but I remember reading that Olympus is the longest overall glaciated climb in the lower 48 - you have to earn the summit. I'm almost 66 years old now, and though I'm very capable of more summits, I'm now with an incredible wife who is my perfect backpacking partner. We both love the view of Olympus from the top of the lateral moraine, and I know we'll be returning to see that view many more times. And now you know what I meant, when I said that you want that first view from the top of the moraine to be unobstructed by anyone's butt in front of you. Perhaps we'll see you two up there again. Until then, safe travels for both you and Emilio.