mikebell Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Climb: Mount Rainier-Gibralter Ledges Date of Climb: 5/15/2006 Trip Report: Left Paradise at 2:30pm Saturday, rested in a full Muir hut from 6pm to 12am, and summitted at 6am. The best part was having the summit to myself unitl 6:45am when several parties arrived also from the Gib ledges route. The ledges are in good shape and so is the chute. Much better than last year at this time. There are some icy patches at the very top of the chute where it is not very steep. Instead of going right to intersect the DC route I continued slightly left up around crevaces to intersect the DC boot track at around 13,700. I descended via the DC and was back to the parking lot around 11am. Gear Notes: Ice axe, crampons. Ice screw, biner, and picket found on route! Describe to claim, this offer expires at midnight. Approach Notes: Park and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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