Mt Rainier 2014
Our Summit attempt on Mt Rainier 55 photosFriday, June 6
6 Jun 2014 - 09:00
This is how we looked like we felt to everyone else.
This is how we looked like we felt to everyone else.
6 Jun 2014 - 09:00
This is how we actually felt
This is how we actually felt
6 Jun 2014 - 09:14
6 Jun 2014 - 09:28
Getting out energy up before leaving town
Getting out energy up before leaving town
6 Jun 2014 - 10:31
Driving to RMI basecamp
Driving to RMI basecamp
6 Jun 2014 - 13:02
Having some beers after arriving
Having some beers after arriving
6 Jun 2014 - 13:14
RMI Basecamp grill makes some awesome bacon
RMI Basecamp grill makes some awesome bacon
6 Jun 2014 - 17:03
Driving to our cabin where we'll stay the night before training day.
Driving to our cabin where we'll stay the night before training day.
6 Jun 2014 - 17:21
Don't be fooled, this Cabin isn't "Rustic" it's just crappy.
Don't be fooled, this Cabin isn't "Rustic" it's just crappy.
Saturday, June 7
7 Jun 2014 - 05:52
Getting all our gear together for training day
Getting all our gear together for training day
7 Jun 2014 - 05:52
Getting all our gear together for training day
Getting all our gear together for training day
7 Jun 2014 - 11:05
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
7 Jun 2014 - 11:05
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
7 Jun 2014 - 11:26
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
7 Jun 2014 - 11:26
Lunch break!
Lunch break!
7 Jun 2014 - 11:40
A marmot came for some lunch as well
A marmot came for some lunch as well
7 Jun 2014 - 16:37
I got a bit burnt on training day. It sucked.
I got a bit burnt on training day. It sucked.
Sunday, June 8
8 Jun 2014 - 07:21
At RMI basecamp getting ready to head up to Camp Muir
At RMI basecamp getting ready to head up to Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 07:36
On the bus to Paradise
On the bus to Paradise
8 Jun 2014 - 08:38
At Paradise getting ready to head up
At Paradise getting ready to head up
8 Jun 2014 - 09:44
First break. One team member turned back already.
First break. One team member turned back already.
8 Jun 2014 - 11:13
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
8 Jun 2014 - 13:29
Our second break, another team member turned back by this point.
Our second break, another team member turned back by this point.
8 Jun 2014 - 13:30
Me being photo bombed by Andy, one of our awesome Guides.
Me being photo bombed by Andy, one of our awesome Guides.
8 Jun 2014 - 14:07
Chilling at Camp Muir
Chilling at Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 15:58
We took the top level at Camp Muir. Pro Tip: it get's really damn hot up there.
We took the top level at Camp Muir. Pro Tip: it get's really damn hot up there.
8 Jun 2014 - 16:36
Stacy eating some dinner at Camp Muir
Stacy eating some dinner at Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 16:36
Stacy's toe nail began falling off 3 days before the trip, so she Duct-taped it up to keep it on at least until the end of the trip.
Stacy's toe nail began falling off 3 days before the trip, so she Duct-taped it up to keep it on at least until the end of the trip.
8 Jun 2014 - 16:36
Guides and climbers eating some dinner in the shelter at Camp Muir.
Guides and climbers eating some dinner in the shelter at Camp Muir.
8 Jun 2014 - 17:25
The view from Camp Muir, looking back down at where we came up.
The view from Camp Muir, looking back down at where we came up.
8 Jun 2014 - 17:25
The Ranger station at Camp Muir.
The Ranger station at Camp Muir.
8 Jun 2014 - 20:08
Summit attempt on Mt. Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt. Rainier
8 Jun 2014 - 20:08
Supposed to be sleeping for our Summit Attempt.
Supposed to be sleeping for our Summit Attempt.
8 Jun 2014 - 20:08
The surprisingly nice pit toilets at Camp Muir
The surprisingly nice pit toilets at Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 20:18
Sunset at Camp Muir
Sunset at Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 20:18
The Guide's shelter at Camp Muir
The Guide's shelter at Camp Muir
8 Jun 2014 - 20:19
The pack-line, we clip our packs in here so they don't blow away.
The pack-line, we clip our packs in here so they don't blow away.
8 Jun 2014 - 20:19
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Monday, June 9
9 Jun 2014 - 00:02
We woke up at midnight, got geared up, and were assembling into our rope teams by 1am.
We woke up at midnight, got geared up, and were assembling into our rope teams by 1am.
9 Jun 2014 - 03:22
There were high winds along the entire route, which along with some bad altitude sickness caused us to turn around at the top of Disappointment Cleaver (12,300') at about 4am.
There were high winds along the entire route, which along with some bad altitude sickness caused us to turn around at the top of Disappointment Cleaver (12,300') at about 4am.
9 Jun 2014 - 03:22
Disappointment Cleaver being the high-point for the climb, I put my plan into action and proposed to Stacy. I actually did have the ring with me, but absolutely wasn't going to open the box in the darkness and high winds.
Disappointment Cleaver being the high-point for the climb, I put my plan into action and proposed to Stacy. I actually did have the ring with me, but absolutely wasn't going to open the box in the darkness and high winds.
9 Jun 2014 - 03:22
She said yes!
She said yes!
9 Jun 2014 - 03:23
Just got engaged!
Just got engaged!
9 Jun 2014 - 03:50
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
9 Jun 2014 - 03:50
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
9 Jun 2014 - 03:50
Summit attempt on Mt. Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt. Rainier
9 Jun 2014 - 04:04
Mt. Adams in the distance.
Mt. Adams in the distance.
9 Jun 2014 - 04:09
Stacy and our AWESOME guide Katrina. She was the leader of our rope team, as well as the person taking the pictures when I proposed.
Stacy and our AWESOME guide Katrina. She was the leader of our rope team, as well as the person taking the pictures when I proposed.
9 Jun 2014 - 04:10
Resting at the top of the cleaver before descending.
Resting at the top of the cleaver before descending.
9 Jun 2014 - 04:11
Waiting for some climbers to come up the cleaver before we descend.
Waiting for some climbers to come up the cleaver before we descend.
9 Jun 2014 - 04:11
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
Summit attempt on Mt Rainier
9 Jun 2014 - 04:26
At the bottom of Disappointment Cleaver, looking across Ingraham Glacier.
At the bottom of Disappointment Cleaver, looking across Ingraham Glacier.
9 Jun 2014 - 04:55
Resting on Ingraham flats as the sun rises.
Resting on Ingraham flats as the sun rises.
9 Jun 2014 - 11:06
Resting in a cloud after descending from Camp Muir.
Resting in a cloud after descending from Camp Muir.
9 Jun 2014 - 11:07
Last rest before getting down to Paradise.
Last rest before getting down to Paradise.