My birthday adventure at Mt Rainier
So this year for my birthday I decided to attempt to climb Mt Rainier. For my non Seattle friends, this mountain stands at 14410 feet is the is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A. I thought it would be a unique experience to share in, and here in Seattle those activities are very accessible. I booked this climb last year in September with a guiding company as I had no mountaineering experience and wanted a glimpse into this fascinating world. I have been training for this for the past 9 months, weighing in at 103pounds and training with 35 to 45 pounds on my back, this was a fun challenge. Pre-dinner meal On Wednesday morning 9.30am, we started our ascent to camp Muir one of the base camps. Our group reached base camp at 2.30pm, about 5 and half hours of hiking with heavy packs. I loved the fun banter, making new friends and that feeling of the unknown, We rested, ate dinner, and slept at 6pm to wake at 11pm so we could start the summit climb at 12am. ...