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Mt. Rainier, Washington (Day 6) – Emmons Flats to White River TH to Tacoma

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Josh Descending Glacier Basin

Kevin and Anne - Mt. Rainier Champs

Clare Stands Victorious - Mt. Rainier

On Monday morning, we struck camp at 6:50am. We hiked down to Camp Schurman, where we disposed of our waste and used the loo. We had snacks and got ready for the descent. Around 10am, we left Camp Schurman.

By noon we were back at tree-line after one of the longest glissades I’ve ever had. Sliding down the Inner Glacier was amazing. It took about 10 minutes to go down what took us 2+ hours to ascend! (more…)