Blanca Lake
I have been meaning to hike to Blanca Lake since seeing a friend's photos a couple years ago. I was not disappointed--the weather was clear and the lake was a brilliant turquoise.
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| Blanca Lake's signature color |
The weather was agreeable for an end of summer climb of Mt. Rainier. This was my fourth climb and second summit.
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| On the way up to Camp Muir |
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| Ice axe self-arrest practice |
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| Setting up the belay system for crevasse practice |
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| Practicing crevasse rescue |
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| Sunrise over Mount Tahoma |
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| A successful climb |
Mt. Shuksan
At 9,131', Mt. Shuksan is Washington's ninth highest peak. It is a fantastic climb--not so high as to cause altitude problems, a pretty approach hike, a few crevasses, and a rock scramble to the top.
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| Camped on the glacier |
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| Mt. Baker from camp |
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| Attempting to get an early start |
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| Crevasses below the summit pyramid |
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| On top |
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| Harrison rappelling down from the top |
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| Mountain goat |
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