Camp Muir - 10,100' up Rainier

Mike, Kristin & I cruised up to Paradise (5,400') after church, and started hiking around 2:30pm.

We had to keep a pretty brisk pace going up, but there was a lot more dry ground that what we encountered last month when we got weathered off the mountain. This is the type of terrain we were on most of the last half.

Mt Adams.

Mike, just above Camp Muir, elev 10,100'.

Campers bedding down before a summit attempt the next morning.

Kristin taking it all in.

It's a little washed out, but you can see the very top of the mountain here. Doesn't look that far away, does it? 2-D photos don't quite do it justice.

Coming down sure is easier.

OK, it might not be easier to keep your balance, but it's definitely faster ;-)

Glisading.

Somewhere near Moon Rocks.

Kristin, you're looking a little nervous here. . .

Mike feels the need for speed.

Definitely my favorite pic of the day. A big thanks to Mike for pointing out this photo op.

Mike's choice to wear his Foxy Cologne paid dividends.

And again, giving credit where credit is due, the next 3 pics & video are from Kristin. Thanks, sis! Looking down on Camp Muir.

'Someone tell me where the shutter trigger button it?!?'