July 3, 2005, Adams-NW Ridge
7/3/05
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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Perfect blue-bird day with 0-5mph winds and 64` on top of The Pinnacle @ 11,900'. 7,200' ascent with snowboard boots/crampons on firm,but softening snow, followed by 5,000' steep ride on 3-6" new on the summit and perfect corn all the way down to 6,800' with just one 10' carry over. No other skiers or boarders seen. The north side of the ridge is an exciting climb and ride, but not for the faint of heart or height! Couldn't have been a better day!
Nice job! I wanted to be there but ended up being convinced to go elsewhere. I'm glad someone enjoyed the north side on the beautiful 4th of july weekend. Gawd knows you got the max payoff to effort ratio 8)
Driving on 23 on Thursday I watched as omnious clouds took over the north side I of Adams thinking that it maybe storming and socked in. However as I rounded the mountain's west side it appeared that the south side was just obscured by the clouds coat tail and actually sunny. Glad to hear that someone enjoyed those freshies. In July might I add!
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