A lone figure is standing in a vast, snowy expanse, surrounded by majestic, snow-capped mountains that stretch out in the distance. The person, dressed in a bright blue jacket, appears small against the grand backdrop of the mountain range. The scene is bathed in a deep blue hue, with the sun low on the horizon, casting long shadows across the pristine white snow. The snow is textured with ripples and patterns, suggesting it has been sculpted by the wind. The image conveys a sense of solitude, adventure, and the overwhelming power of nature.

A red and blue tent is set up in a snowy mountain landscape, surrounded by towering peaks blanketed in snow. The terrain appears rugged and treacherous, with large crevasses and rocky outcroppings visible. The sky is overcast, with a sense of impending inclement weather. The image conveys a sense of adventure and the challenges faced by mountaineers in their pursuit of conquering these formidable natural wonders.

A breathtaking scenic view from a snow-capped mountain summit, with a group of tents and camping gear visible in the foreground. The tents are pitched on a snowy ridge, surrounded by rugged peaks and steep slopes covered in pristine white snow. The sky is a deep, brilliant blue, with wispy clouds dotting the horizon. In the distance, one can see a vast expanse of mountains and valleys, stretching out as far as the eye can see. The image conveys a sense of adventure, exploration, and the majestic beauty of nature.

Attempted Rainier Summit

How was Rainier? It took me a week to be able to find the words… As my 8th volcano experience (9 if you count Adams 2x), Rainier was “fully alive.” The routes change hourly w/ rock slides, avalanches, weather, & obstacles altering the course & putting on a show. The Sun beat down on us for 2 days as we ascended to camp, trained on crevasse rescue skills, acclimatized, & then did a 180 on the eve of our summit bid. She’s a suffer-fest, & if I’ve learned anything about myself the last 4 years… I suffer well & like it 😉. At 11pm on Sun, 7/3 we were greeted by lightning ⚡️ every 3 minutes, impending white-out... Read more

Attempted Rainier Summit

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