Great views of the Mount Stuart and the Teanaways - lots of route finding and lots of challenging up and down rock scrambling.
Successful summit (of the true summit) of Luna Peak
Too early in season for a quality ice climb. Lots of medium to soft snow. Most efficient climb would be running belay with pickets under these conditions. Spray Park was gorgeous and worth a hike in itself.
Good weather and current assist. We arrived at Jarrell Cove early so the group continued on to Dougall point and across the passage to McLane Cove before returning to Jarrell Cove Marina for a lunch break. Return to the launch was pleasant with one more cove exploration and only a slight headwind.
All is not lost.
A great Scramble of Wahpenayo and Chutla peaks in an uncrowded area of Mt. Rainier national park.
Summer ascent of Sloan Creek from N Fork Sauk. Done as an overnight.
Fun climb in perfect weather
This is a long day hike, but you can reach both peaks on the Teanaway 20 list without leaving the trail. We threw into a few scramble diversions for entertainment and a short side trip to Jester Mountain to boot.
Warm evening for dinner at the Million Dollar View with clear skies.
Fun day in good weather on the seracs.
A gorgeous scramble through the alpine country on the west side of Mount Rainier, with stunning flowers and views of the Sunset Amphitheater.
Excellent group, hike, weather, views. The only complaint was the noise from the helicopter flying over I-90 most of the day. Heli noise is way worse than the white noise of I-90
Fun loop route including a stop over at Red Mountain on the way back. Photo of the scramble portion while on the ridge after going up and over Lundin
Perfect day out with excellent team. Huckleberries are ripe!