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This was designed to share ideas, training, and motivation. The date will soon be upon us to tackle this mountain. There are several members with invaluable experience to help prepare us for this adventure. Feel free to post topics regarding our common goal.






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Monday, February 1, 2010

Training Hike Opportunities

Monday, Feb 1, 2010
8:45 a.m. Rattlesnake Ledge: meet in main parking lot
9 a.m. Depart (Pack weight - 15 pounds)

Monday, Feb 15th, 2010
8:45 a.m. Little Si: meet at small parking lot
9 a.m. Depart (Pack weight - 15 pounds)

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
8:45 a.m. Tiger Mountain: Meet at the gate at the end of the paved road
9 a.m. Depart (Pack weight - 20 pounds)

Monday, March 15, 2010
8:45 a.m. Little Si: meet at small parking lot
9 a.m. Depart (Pack weight - 20 pounds)

Friday, April 2, 2010
8:45 a.m. Mount Si: Meet at the trailhead
9 a.m. Depart (pack weight - 20 pounds)

Thursday, April 15, 2010
8:45 a.m. Pebble Creek on Mount Rainier: meet in parking lot of Paradise Inn
9 a.m. Depart from trailhead next to Paradise Inn (Pack weight - 20 pounds)

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
8:45 a.m. Pebble Creek on Mount Rainier: meet in parking lot of Paradise Inn
9 a.m. Depart from trailhead next to Paradise Inn (Pack weight - 25 pounds)

Monday, May 3, 2010
8:45 a.m. Camp Muir on Mount Rainier: meet in parking lot of Paradise Inn
9 a.m. Depart from trailhead next to Paradise Inn - approx. 5 hours up & 3 hours back
Camp Muir (10,200') on Mount Rainier (Pack weight - 30+ pounds)

Thursday, May 20-21, 2010
10:45 a.m. Camp Muir on Mount Rainier: meet in parking lot of Paradise Inn
11:00 a.m. Depart from trailhead next to Paradise Inn - approx. 5 hours up – set up camp and stay the night
9:30 a.m. Depart from Muir – approx 3 hours down.
Camp Muir (10,200') on Mt. Rainier (Pack weight - all gear needed for the actual climb - around 35-40 pounds)

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