Dec. 5, Paradise

Crispin and Greg making the climb to Camp Muir

Just another day in Paradise.  Hooked up with Greg Louie and Crispin Prahl to skin from Paradise (5,400) to Camp Muir (10,188) on Mt. Rainier.   Total elevation gain 4,788.   A little breezy as we crested Pan Pt. but once on the Muir snowfield enjoyed little wind and pleasant temperatures.  Near 9,000 feet we were passed by Amar Andaker.   He said today would be his 350th visit to Camp Muir.  We caught up with Amar at Muir and he offered to show us a better route down that avoided the Pan Pt. descent.  Despite an amazing amount of tracked snow (busy weekend at Rainier), we were able to find some clean routes for most of our descent.  Overall an excellent day with good friends and hope for an excellent ski season.

Mt. Adams in the distance.

Greg, Amar, and Crispin at Camp Muir

Crispin and Greg ready to go downhill!

Crispin

Greg

Amar Andaker finding us the best snow