May 6-8 Rainier Climb: High Camp

 

Greetings from the first Rainier trip of the season.

Today the team woke up at camp Muir to amazing weather – clear skies, no wind and spectacular views. After breakfast the team learn snow skills and climbing skills.

This afternoon the team moved up to high camp at 11,200ft on the Ingraham Glacier. The mountain looks tone in good shape and we are planning on having an alpine start for the summit tomorrow morning.

Attached are a few pictures from today

Jonathon Spitzer
IFMGA licensed mountain guide
Alps Program Director

 

 

 

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