Snow in the PNW 2019-20

[SorryBro]

Not even my tracks. Just thought they were purty. And I don't use facefuck so I'll take your word there

I was going to comment that those are not the typical turns I see the speedy Norseman making, but thought maybe he changed it up

[SirVicSmasher]

Norse doesn't turn

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[Norseman]

fake news

[pipedream]

Had a great time harvesting Blueberries up near the border yesterday

[CascadeLuke]

Nice^
Was out on lake WA and noticed a heli hovering over W Rainier for over an hour from when it caught my attention. Concerning so wanted to give a heads up..

[Bronco]

Nice^
Was out on lake WA and noticed a heli hovering over W Rainier for over an hour from when it caught my attention. Concerning so wanted to give a heads up..

Two searches going on for lost hikers in MRNP.

[fiddler]

Had a great time harvesting Blueberries up near the border yesterday

Pipedream, nice pics. I was down at Baker Lake looking up while you were up there looking down. I've been wondering how much snow was left.

[pipedream]

Our little mountain community picked up a "small" mountain of trash this morning. It was nice to see the regular abusers and repeat offenders coming out to do good for a change

[CascadeLuke]

Anything of much value ever found?

[SirVicSmasher]

Anything of much value ever found?

I found a wallet full of money and credit cards a couple weeks ago at Crystal. Gave it to the mail carrier for safe return

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[Norseman]

did the 'ol 1am town departure for a sunrise photo op from chinook / Naches pk. last week or maybe two for that zone

[jackattack]

[plugboots]

Agree.

[Zap]

Great photos. Reminds me of my ski and climb routes.

[pipedream]

A couple Alpentalics were the first to summit Rainier this season. Said the route was unmarked, crevasses were unbridged and the whole experience was a pure as it can be. They ditched their skis in the Ingraham Flats - I hope they share a TR here or on TAY soon

[oftpiste]

Whoa.... a Zap appearance. THE Zap?

Great photos. Reminds me of my ski and climb routes.

[PNWbrit]

https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/...erty-ridge.htm

A search is underway for a climber missing since yesterday on Liberty Ridge, on the north side of Mount Rainier.

Matthew Bunker, of Seattle, was reported missing by the other member of his climbing party at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26. Bunker had been skiing ahead of his partner near Thumb Rock, at about 10,400 feet elevation, as they were descending from the upper mountain on skis, and was believed to have fallen in the steep terrain.

The National Park Service’s exclusive use helicopter was on its way back to Mount Rainier from North Cascades National Park where it had been part of aviation training for North Cascades rangers. The helicopter diverted to perform an initial reconnaissance on the area. Severe down slope winds around Liberty Ridge prevented the helicopter from getting close to the terrain, and the crew was unable to locate the missing climber before returning to base at Mount Rainier.

A second reconnaissance flight went out later in the evening with three climbing rangers aboard to gather further information on the incident and attempt to locate Bunker. The helicopter and crew again encountered severe down slope winds and increasing clouds, which limited their ability to approach the ridge. The second flight also ended without the missing climber being located. Poor flying conditions at the location have prevented additional flights today.

The terrain below where Bunker went missing is near the location of the Liberty Ridge tragedy that claimed the lives of six climbers in 2014. It is very steep, terminates in cliffs, and is known for frequent avalanches and active rockfall. This, combined with the broken surface of the Carbon Glacier, will prevent the deployment of ground teams in this search. The Park Service is not asking for any assistance in the continued search for Matthew Bunker. Further helicopter searches are planned when more stable weather comes through the area early next week.

[gregL]

Great photos. Reminds me of my ski and climb routes.

Hey Zap, good to hear from you!

[glademaster]

Stellar pics, Norse. Spring/early summer skiing is my favorite part of living in the PNW. Such a spectacular time and means of conveyance to enjoy the mountains.

[GeezerSteve]

gotta luv a Zap cameo

[GeezerSteve]

search underway for missing skier Matthew Bunker on Liberty Ridge

[Norseman]

Spring/early summer skiing is my favorite part of living in the PNW. Such a spectacular time and means of conveyance to enjoy the mountains.

Same.

Sad to hear of the missing skier on Liberty. Pretty fkn unforgiving terrain. Be a trip to slog outta there sans partner.

[tgapp]

Breaks my heart to hear about a missing skier on Liberty. Brutal terrain out that way - not a lot of safe space with the Willis Wall above and the lower carbon looking like a zebra by late may. Vibes to all involved.

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[BFD]

A couple Alpentalics were the first to summit Rainier this season. Said the route was unmarked, crevasses were unbridged and the whole experience was a pure as it can be. They ditched their skis in the Ingraham Flats - I hope they share a TR here or on TAY soon

I do not know what the season is but I am sure they were not the first people to climb and ski it this year. I imagine it gets climbed all the time.

[glademaster]

I do not know what the season is but I am sure they were not the first people to climb and ski it this year. I imagine it gets climbed all the time.

According to the NPS: "As of June 18th, there have been no summit attempts made by anyone, public, rangers, or guides! No routes have been established."

Climbing above 10,500' on Rainier was prohibited for the last several months because of COVID, and that closure encompassed the busiest stretch of the climbing season there. Perhaps there were a handful of winter summits in January or February, but it certainly hasn't been getting climbed "all the time" this spring.