David's 2006 Trip to Climb Mt. Rainier

***    Take the time to explore all the links!  You'll know and understand a lot more!   ***

Just the Facts, Jack!

In June 2006, I went to climb Mt. Rainier in Washington with the crew at Alpine Ascents, International .  These pages provides info, photos and insight into many facets surrounding the trip.  Hope you enjoy it!!

I know, I know,  a lot of you are so impatient and want to skip right to the pics!  Here are two quick ones!

May '06 - Prepping for Mt.Rainier in June '06 - about to go hike 5 miles after biking 18.

June 14, 2006 - on the summit of Mt. Rainier, around 1:30pm.            Yea Baby!!!

Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Sure, you've seen the headlines, but don't you want to know more than your friends?  Check these links:

Thanks!!!             - To where it's due!

Choose Wisely!    - Why did I choose Mt. Rainier?

Professor Rainier - Tidbits, Info & Links about Mt. Rainier

A Picture is Worth A ....

Okay, you've waited paitently, so here are some pics from the trip.

o  Day 0      - Travel & Seattle

o  Day 1      - To Rainier, Ascending Interglacier, Base Camp 1

o  Day 2      - Onto Emmons Glacier, Ascending to Base Camp 2

o  Day 3      - Alpine Start & Summit Ascent

o  Day 4      - Sunrise on Rainier, Breaking Camp #2, Descent out