Alpine Adventures

Trees glimmer in white, natural snow-flocking.

Looking back at our tracks, a lenticular cloud builds over Mt. Rainier.

The Tatoosh Range with Mt. Adams in the background.

From the top in 'the Point', we enjoy a quick glissade to level ground.

Looking down into Paradise valley with Mt. Adams far in the distance.

Happy group on a nice day with great views at Panorama Point.

Pleasant hiking through virgin snow.

Chris takes the lead and snakes up the slopes heading for Panorama Point.

Lou pauses for a photo as the sun finally emerges from behind the clouds.

Trudging along the ridgeline in the direction of Mt. Rainier and Panorama Point.

Along the ridge, we can go anywhere we choose, which means we must also make our own trail.

At the top of Mazama Ridge, looking south-eastward.

To give the climbers rest, we frequently swap leads as the we move upward.

Looking toward Eagle Peak, the sky shows signs of clearing.

Plowing through the soft snow is a lot of work for the leader, while the rest of us follow in his wake.

As we reach the top of the ridge, we see the sun straining to provide even a little warmth.

In the distance, Mt. Rainier quietly rests while clouds cover the morning sky.

Firey sunrise to begin a day visiting Mt. Rainier.

Snow covered and track-free gully that we take on our way up to Mazama Ridge,

A beautiful morning covers Mt. Rainier with brilliant light.

Snowshoe and cross-country ski tracks criss-cross the lower valley that leads to Panorama Point,

Carrie nears the top of the first rise, just below Panorama Point.

Ahhhhh! It was quite a steep hike up, but the views are worth it!

Looking southward with the Tatoosh Range in the foreground. Mt. Adams is seen in the distance.

From Panorama Point, we travel eastward to Mazama Ridge.