chirp Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 So I did a fast hike up Tiger 3 this morning and upon arrival to the summit was greeted with a small group celebrating a birthday complete with hats, wine, and cheese. *Thanks for the cheese BTW. After a bit an older gentleman whom I had passed further down on the trail arrived and we got into a nice chat. He looked to be 60ish and fit as well as super sharp. Turns out he is 84 and was a former guide on Rainier during the late 40's. What an awesome chap and still on top of his fitness and desire to stay there. I was suitably inspired and with tummy full of cheese, I bade him good day. What I would like to find is a list or if someone knows guides from that period, I am fascinated by his story and just curious about what the recreational period was during those days since no one I know in their 80s is remotely as fit or aware. Thanks in advance! Jumar savoring the sun and the free cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Was it Chuck Welsh that you met? If so, did you know that he was in the first party to make a complete ski descent of Rainier in 1948? See Dee Molenaar's book, "The Challenge of Rainier," for more about early Rainier guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think that was him! Awesome! I will dig out my copy of TCoR and look him up! Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I will dig out my copy of TCoR and look him up! In my copy of the book there's a rather grainy picture of Chuck on p. 304. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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