Tuesday, June 19, 2018

R's amazing climbs

Mt. St Helens.
R took advantage of a friend offering a ticket to Mt. St Helens.  he did this climb solo and was fortunate to have great weather.  We are grateful for his safe return and good experience.







Mt Adams
R did this overnight with our "WS Alpine Climbing club" friends.  we were much more relaxed knowing that he was with experienced peers and leaders.  unfortunately, they did not have great weather on the 2nd day, and turned back once the ice ax's started humming, and they realized they were in a lightening cloud.
everyone had so many good photos, i've only picked a few.

 even some of the most amazing climbers felt sick from the altitude.


 
they were above cloud level.
woke up at 2am for the push to summit. found themselves in a snowstorm with strong winds. very limited visibility.


 
glissade down where eventually there were clear skies.

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