Tom and Scott on Mt. Rainier 1996

Collage of Pictures from 1996 Rainier Expedition

In July 15th and 16th of 1996 Tom and his brother, Scott attempted to climb Mt. Rainier for a second time in two years. Once again with Rainier Mountaineering Inc.* acting as guides, they tried for a 2 day ascent.

Training May 1996
First day of climb
Camp Muir
The Route Up

Climb in the dark, 11,200 ft.
Dawn on the Cleaver, 12,200 ft.
13,400 feet, last push to the summit
Push to the summit
In the crater
Coasting all the way down

* Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. offers one-day climbing instruction, two-day summit climbs and five-day seminars on Mount Rainier. For schedules, costs, and information write: Rainier Mountaineering, Inc., 535 Dock Street, Suite 209, Tacoma, WA 98402, 206/627-6242(winter), 206/569- 2227(summer).

Tom and Scott on Mt. Rainier 1996

In July 15th and 16th of 1996 Tom and his brother, Scott attempted to climb Mt. Rainier for a second time in two years. Once again with Rainier Mountaineering Inc.* acting as guides, they tried for a 2 day ascent.

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