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Tragedy on the Mountain
Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:22 PM

This week we have had a stark reminder that wilderness travel can be hazardous or even deadly. Two men and a woman, all residents of Bellevue and in their 30's were caught in a blizzard in the area of Anvil Rock below Camp Muir. The outcome of their ordeal was the death of one of the men. The woman and other man escaped their ordeal suffering the effects... Read More...

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Filed under: Climb, Training, Safety, Mt. Rainier

Ellinor Revisited - May 31, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:18 PM

A second climb of Mt. Ellinor on May 31 provided slighty different conditions than our first climb of the year. Being able to drive all the way to the lower trailhead made the hike in and out much faster. Having stable snow conditions without new snow in the previous week made it much easier to climb. We left the church at about 4:20 AM and were at the trailhead... Read More...

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Filed under: Olympics, Mt Ellinor, Training

"The Lord make his face shine upon thee..."
Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:22 PM

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6: 24 - 26 After the outing of Friday and Saturday (April 25 - 26, 2008) I feel truly blessed by The Lord. For each of our three training outings we have been graced with exceptionally... Read More...

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Filed under: Climb, Crystal Mountain, Training