Ascent to Mount Rainier-near Camp Muir on 1978-08-10| Date: | Thursday, August 10, 1978 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Point Reached: | Mount Rainier - near Camp Muir | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 14411 ft / 4392 m |
Ascent Trip ReportFive days of driving white-out. No visibility to orient oneself.
Could not use even a map or compass. Two attempts to approach Muir Camp in near total whiteout. Maximum visibility about 100 feet. Quick accumulating snow and no snowshoes. Probable max altitude was 9000 feet. Really punishing! Lots of red snow on the descent. |
| Summary Total Data | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Snow Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope | | Weather: | Snowing, Frigid, Very Windy, Whiteout/Fog | | Ascent Statistics | | Route: | Muir snowfield | | Descent Statistics |
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