February 15, 2015, Another Paradise/Muir TR
2/15/15
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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Lovely day trip out of Paradise, Mt. Rainier. As you heard: no wind, warm temps, and lots of people.
We avoided the crowds by climbing up Mazama Ridge then connecting with the Muir Snowfield at McClure Rock.
We wanted to ski down the Paradise Glacier to Cowlitz Rocks Saddle, but found sheets of ice at the top of the glacier. We skied down above the Nisqually Glacier instead arriving back at the parking lot amidst the throngs of tourists.
Variable conditions but mostly great snow for fun and fast skiing.
https://vimeo.com/nickspang/rainier-2015-02
We avoided the crowds by climbing up Mazama Ridge then connecting with the Muir Snowfield at McClure Rock.
We wanted to ski down the Paradise Glacier to Cowlitz Rocks Saddle, but found sheets of ice at the top of the glacier. We skied down above the Nisqually Glacier instead arriving back at the parking lot amidst the throngs of tourists.
Variable conditions but mostly great snow for fun and fast skiing.
https://vimeo.com/nickspang/rainier-2015-02
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