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1-17-14 St Helens

1/17/14
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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Posted by Dont4get2getd0wn on 1/18/14 1:48pm
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It's always worth it to be at the weather station for sunrise.

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0 wind, sunny, warm, a few hours of medication, things were down right peaceful.

Snow was fast and smooth from rim to sticks.

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Helens always offers terrain features for the younger and more agile members of the crew.

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He hit the whole set with style.

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She's a little thin, but still a good ride.

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Safe Travels, CR

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That looks great.  Long drive from Wenatchee, but it's on my list.  You guys sure hit the weather right.

Another perspective of the upper slopes of MSH as you reached the rim.
Looked like an awesome day.

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