skyclimb Posted April 4, 2004 Posted April 4, 2004 Climb: Mt. Rainier-Gib. Ledges Date of Climb: 4/3/2004 Trip Report: Pen(Dulton), Nate, and myself(skyclimb) decended on the muir snowfield at 4:45 friday evening. A full moon illuminated the hike to muir, and natural air conditioning was at its finest. We reached Muir at 10: something to be pleasently suprised by the elequent and admirable company of Hannah(girlclimber). We began climbing at 4:45a.m., reached the ledges, did the exit chute, and topped out above gibralter rock. Due to a white-out we didn't summit, but had a great time decending the Ingrahm Direct. We then entered back into the sunshine! Girlclimber will post a more detailed report, but this route is in condition, and seriously rocks! It may take her a few days though, because she is going to give the nisqually icefall a try today! http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=4155&size=big&password=&sort=1&cat=503 Gear Notes: Crampons, Ice axes and second tool(didn't need) Approach Notes: Blah,Blah,skies needed, Blah Quote
Harry_Pi Posted April 4, 2004 Posted April 4, 2004 Hello boy and girl scouts! Go home and eat your Wheaties. Thank you for allow me to post. Quote
ryland_moore Posted April 5, 2004 Posted April 5, 2004 Yeah that was weird looking over to Rainier from hood yesterday. There were no clouds on any other mountains except Rainier! Later that day, a cloud descended on Adams summit for a bit as well. Cascades weather - gotta luv it! Quote
Fairweather Posted April 5, 2004 Posted April 5, 2004 Nice belay knife you're sportin' there. ...a 'Kershaw Amphibian', I believe. Nice pics too. Quote
girlclimber Posted April 6, 2004 Posted April 6, 2004 Fun slumber party in the Muir hut, skyclimb No attempt on the Icefall though...partners bailed. It appears to be in good shape, so hopefully I'll give it a shot sometime this season. Quote
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