May 1, 2013 IMG Guide Austin Shannon called in from Camp Muir this morning to report great conditions – cold and clear. After a long day on the snowfield yesterday they’ll take it relatively easy today. Their plan today is to head up to the flats for an exploratory mission to scope things out. Once […]
April 27, 2013 Our last Denali Prep Seminar of the winter checked into day. Their first objective is to go through their gear and hopefully lighten up a little. After a thorough checking of their personal gear they’ll jump into the group gear (tents, food, stoves, fuel, shovels, etc.) eventually dividing up the loads between […]
April 24, 2013 If you’ve spent any time in the Puget Sound area you know that the day can often be defined by if Mt. Rainier is out or not… Well, everybody in the area is thrilled today – she’s out and in great form. Our advice: Mental Health 1/2 day! Get outside and go […]
April 16, 2013 Lead guide Chris Meder called in this morning at 8:45 a.m. The team was hiking up Panorama Point at around 7,000 feet in elevation, already on their way to Camp Muir at 10,000 feet. They will likely reach Muir by 3pm. The team spent yesterday training out of a campsite near 6,500 […]
March 27, 2013 By Chris Meder Packing is one of those unsung skills of all successful climbers. Do it well and you will save time, energy, hassle… and be ready to go before everyone else. Here are a few things to help you improve your packing game. 1. Pack only what you need, leave the […]
March 22, 2013 After enduring 5 days (and nights) in the midst of several “Winter Weather Advisories” on Mt. Rainier, our latest Denali Prep Seminar came downhill yesterday afternoon. Not knowing what today was going to bring, coming down a day early was the safe decision. So, today they put the harnesses on and did […]
March 6, 2013 Greg checked in this morning from Camp Muir:Â the team is in the middle of a great week on Mt. Rainier – despite the weather conditions! The opposite in fact is true; the rough conditions are providing some perfect training opportunities for the crew, most of who have their eyes on Denali […]
March 1, 2013 We’ve got another Denali Prep Seminar coming in this weekend, out in front will be Greg Vernovage. Assisting Greg will be Josh McDowell and Peter Adams. Weekend To Do List: Check the weather. Pull the group gear (tents, ropes, stoves, sleds, etc.). Pack the food – bacon, lots of bacon. Radio and […]
February 21, 2013 All is well with the Winter Seminar team – Austin checked in from Camp Muir reporting gusts around 30 mph, but no new snow. After a pancake breakfast, the team will work on crevasse rescue skills and fixed lines followed by snow shelters this afternoon. The group will descend to Paradise on […]
February 20, 2013 Lead Guide Austin Shannon called to check in yesterday afternoon and again this morning. The group made it to Camp Muir yesterday in good shape. The weather moved in as they ascended, and it was mostly cloudy and snowing lightly for most of the hike. They climbed up above the clouds before […]
