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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
We climbed Preacher Mountain on Sunday, off the Middle Fork road. We were all surprised to encounter the preacher on the summit. He read us some scriptures and then offered time for confessions.
Ok, seriously now. The snow was in very good shape. Much better than last Tuesday. We saw tracks of one person and a dog but they ended about a half mile onto the snow. We navigated up to Rainy Lake and then followed a ridge to reach the tarn above (still snow covered). Then we traversed a steep slope to gain another ridge at 5400 feet and crossed over to the final summit slope. At one point Kevin slipped and got to make his first self-arrest ever. Nice job!
We exercised extreme caution around the cornices on the summit. Views were very rewarding. After a half hour up there we were all feeling a bit religious and it was time to head down. Thanks Kevin, Josh, and Michael for a great day in the mountains!
Garfiled Rainy Lake Rainy Lake South Bessemer and Bessemer Russian Butte passing the tarn summit at right Kevin and Josh above cornices The Preacher Behold God's creation! Chair and Kaleetan Thomson Summit Chief, Overcoat, Chimney Rock, Lemah Garfield Treen, and Baker summit The Preacher Sermon Baker
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Josh Journey a.k.a Josh Lewis
Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 4830 | TRs | Pics
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Matt Tea, Earl Grey, Hot
Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 4307 | TRs | Pics Location: Shoreline |
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Matt
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Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:14 pm
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I have to admit, your summit costumes are quite entertaining.
I hate to imagine what would happen if you ever climb Big Bosom Buttes.
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
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RichP Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5628 | TRs | Pics Location: here |
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Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:54 pm
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Glory be and hallelujah! Was there two years ago to the day and there was much more snow at that crossing at Rainy Lake. In fact, no water was visible.
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Michael Lewis Taking a nap
Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 629 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood, WA (for now) |
In spite of the miles and gain that I was not accustomed to, the snow was excellent underfoot. Everyone seemed strong. As I type this now, I am very sore, so it must have been worth it. Thanks again Adam.
I think it's Glacier Peak in this photo. Great panoramas--do you have them in a higher resolution?
Thank you Redwic for the inspiration to share the good Spirit.
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Jaberwock Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 722 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham |
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:38 pm
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Michael Lewis wrote: | Thank you Redwic for the inspiration to share the good Spirit. |
My guess is the Preacher must know the Sorcerer.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:51 pm
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Nice effort on a gorgeous day.
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puzzlr Mid Fork Rocks
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 7216 | TRs | Pics Location: Stuck in the middle |
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Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:41 pm
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Love the costumes. Preacher is always a long hard day.
I recently learned of the TrailBlazer's name of "Buried Hatchet" for the small lake above Rainy Lake on the way to the summit. A reference to Hatchet Lake just over the ridge I suppose. The name was given in 1965 by George Lewis but never adopted by any official naming agencies.
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Rainie Too! Member
Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Posts: 377 | TRs | Pics
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Thanks for the TR, have been thinking about this one.... hope I get so lucky with the snow conditions.
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Roly Poly Member
Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Posts: 711 | TRs | Pics
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That is hilarious, in a kind of spooky way, Michael.
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