[TR] Mt. Adams 8/22/13 - South Spur

[Ptown_Climber1]

Trip: Mt. Adams 8/22/13 - South Spur

 

Date: 8/23/2013

 

Trip Report:

I wouldn't ordinarily post a report about a South Side Adams climb, but this one was notable.....Three years ago my boy summited South Sister at 6 years old, here:

 

 

Yesterday the little rascal topped out on Mt. Adams, his first time using an axe and crampons....couldn't be prouder of him. The snow just below Pikers was pretty icy, so he got some real nice practice on some semi-steep terrain, I hadn't totally expected, but he did awesome.

 

 

The conditions got squirrly on us on the descent....a system blew in fast, complete with wind, blowing snow, then rain, but fortunately we made it back down to Lunch Counter merely soggy, and with nothing but great stories to tell.

And no, I hadn't planned to wear the exact same thing, three years apart...yikes. Oh well, whatever works....

Edited August 23, 2013 by Ptown_Climber1

[Fairweather]

Congrats to the kid--and his parents. These are my favorite kind of TRs.

[Whatcomboy]

Good for your boy, bet he is tired tonight!