Mount Adams climb

[+combatnurse2003]

All,

 

I am interested in once again climbing the southside of Mt Adams. I did it about a decade ago solo. I've climbed Rainier with a friend (no guide service), Baker, and Hood 3-4 times. The goal last time was "Because it was there". This time, it's caching.

The route I have in mind is the South Spur. It is non-technical, but as with all climbing, ice ax and crampons are needed. Also recommended, so we'll bring it, is a rope, and with it, a required harness. I can teach, but in the end, my life and yours is on the end of the rope. If any one of us don't feel comfortable, we won't go.

The easy part is, it is a non-technical walk up; no ice climbing, heavy glacier travel, etc. Mule trains made this ascent in the past, so we can. It's a 6-8 hour trip from parking for those who are fit.

The plan would be to come in the day before via 8040/500 to the Cold Springs Campground, hike to about 9000' and camp at the Lunch Counter. This will give everyone an idea of what to expect and whether they want to continue to the summit at ~12,300. We'd leave a little after midnight to ensure we are at the summit for sunrise and on the way down before the snow gets too soft and slushy. Back at parking by 1-2pm.

I'd prefer to do it during the week when there are less people on the mountian.

Looking to do this in the first half of July, so let me know if you are interested. Other obvious equipment includes sleeping gear, pack, food, water, the ten essentials, etc. You can email me at combatnurse2003@yahoo.com. Please put MOUNT ADAMS on the subject line.

I look forward from hearing from you all,

 

Michael, aka combatnurse2003

[+combatnurse2003]

See some of the pics and stories at GC8D7C; http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...a4-eae01767e3cf

You CAN do it.

[+combatnurse2003]

One other person so far.

[+EscapeFromFlatland]

Any date for this? I'm going up Mt St Helens on the 10th, free on the weekend of the 17th.

[Keystone]

Moving from general forum.

[+ZeroHecksGiven]

Semi interested, but not prepared for it, gear wise. Interested to see how ya'll do though

[+Og's outfit]

I'm with NWCREW. Sure wish I had known about your plan earlier.

Do you have a date set?

[+hydnsek]

Semi interested, but not prepared for it, gear wise. Interested to see how ya'll do though

Ditto, or physical-wise, right now. Until mid-July, it's all about getting ready for GeoWoodstock and then recovering from it. Oh, and getting ready for the Aix and Pains climb on July 17.

Edited June 25, 2010 by hydnsek

[+chubby forest monkey]

Hi Combat nurse,

 

I'm planning on doing this trip on 7/31 with two other almost nurses( 5 weeks to go!).

 

We are going up Friday night 7/30 to camp at TH,then leave early Sat morning for a one day summit trip.

 

Would you like to join us?

[+BrewerMD]

Hi CN, I am just putting my toes in the water. Any idea of when you are going up?

[+ZeroHecksGiven]

I'm actually a little more interested in this now as well...

[Love]

I'll keep my eyes on this thread, as it's another one on my to-do list.

[+TotemLake]

I got told no vacation this month. Busy shutting down an office. But even if I could, home repairs are taking their toll on the wallet.

[+EscapeFromFlatland]

Hi Combat nurse,

 

I'm planning on doing this trip on 7/31 with two other almost nurses( 5 weeks to go!).

 

We are going up Friday night 7/30 to camp at TH,then leave early Sat morning for a one day summit trip.

 

Would you like to join us?

 

CFM- any room for a combat medic to join?

[+chubby forest monkey]

Yes, looking forward to it Joel!

[+EscapeFromFlatland]

On Saturday we got to the top of Mt Adams, got our pics taken for the Virtual.

The physical cache up there is still under several feet of snow and ice.

[+TotemLake]

That's awesome!