Everyone made it to Crag View camp on the Squak Glacier, Mount Baker yesterday evening. It was hot, and today continues that trend. Smoke fire haze is still heavy, and so the views are limited. We spent the morning learning snow walking techniques and self arrest. This afternoon we plan to work on our knot tying skills and tie our rescue prusiks.
Cheers!
Photos: Devin Bishop
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