The Rainier 3-day climbers tagged the crater on their summit attempt today in tough but manageable weather. The guides from all the guide services have been working hard to maintain the route and their work paid off with the successful summit! The team is safely down off the mountain and enjoying a meal in Ashford currently. They’ll be heading back to Seattle in the next couple hours. And Happy Birthday to guide Danny Ozment, who was on the climb!
Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]
Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]
After an extended stretch of hot and dry weather, this week brought a welcome change with significant rainfall across the North Cascades and even a light dusting of snow on Mount Rainier above Camp Muir. The new precipitation has provided a temporary reset for alpine environments and some relief from wildfire concerns throughout the region. […]
