2019 TAPS Team Explores Cusco!

Posted on August 18, 2019August 23, 2019 by Alpine Ascents

Hola friends, family and loved ones!

We had a great day in Cusco checking out the sights and sounds of the city. We visited several significant Inca ruins and started to learn about their culture and history. Look at the incredible stone work on the walls. Alpacas grazed the temple grounds.

We had fun watching a parade in the central square. Hundreds of people were participating in the historic celebration. We capped off the day with a tour of the local market. Colorful to say the least!

The Team is doing well and looking forward to touring the Sacred Valley tomorrow.

Carole & Vern Tejas

Rainier

8.3.20: The upper mountain has been changing over the past two weeks with prolonged above normal seasonal temperatures. Paradise trails are pretty much snow free with only a few sections of lingering snow patches. From Camp Muir, there is a climber friendly traverse across the Cowlitz Glacier. From Ingraham Flats, the route ascends around 400' and crosses a series of crevasses before traversing onto the Cleaver. Access onto the Cleaver is straightforward and in good condition. From the top of the Cleaver, the route ascends several switchbacks before making a hard right traverse at 12,800' heading out towards the Emmons shoulder. The traverse is currently in good condition with several fixed pickets for running belays. Overall, the route is well established, easy to follow, and well wanded.

Baker

8.3.20: Overall conditions on Mt Baker (Komo Kulshan) are excellent. The trail is free to Sandy Camp. Our camp is partially on snow and melting fast. There is running water. Approach shoes are an excellent choice for the hike to camp. The Easton Glacier is in great condition with a direct route to the summit. Most teams are reporting easy travel on the upper mountain with good cramponing conditions.

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