Ascent of Mount Rainier on 2015-06-20| Others in Party: | tyler
amanda
doug
| | Date: | Saturday, June 20, 2015 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Peak: | Mount Rainier | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 13900 ft / 4236 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAttempt at Rainier via the Emmons glacier route. Turned back 500ft below summit at 6:30AM (left camp Shurman at 12 AM) due to clouds coming in from South side. Slight route finding issues around bergschrund due to snow bridges melting out early this year. |
| Summary Total Data | | Quality: | 3 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Snow on Ground, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Bivouac | | Weather: | Snowing, Cold, Very Windy, Overcast |
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