Fresh snow covers mountaineering tents and a stone shelter at Camp Schurman on Mt Rainier
Blizzard conditions at Camp Schurman in 1976

Mt Rainier Attempt via Inter Glacier—Emmons Glacier (Southern Cascades, WA)

July 3-4, 1976

AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL OUTING

Mt. Rainier Climbing Trip

Glacier Basin
Steamboat Prow
Camp Schurman
Mount Rainier aka Tahoma (14,411′) attempt

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Rainier Massif

Area: Mt. Rainier National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Glacier Basin Trailhead at White River Campground (White River Road)

Way Points: Inter Fork White River & Glacier Basin & Inter Glacier & Steamboat Prow & Camp Schurman (trail hike & snow hike & snow climb)

Campsite: Camp Schurman

Summit Attempt: Mt. Rainier (climb to Camp Schurman via Inter Glacier)

Approximate Stats: 11 miles traveled; 5600 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Posts —————–

Mount Rainier via Wilson Glacier—Kautz Glacier – July 10, 1983
Mount Rainier via Wilson Glacier—Kautz Glacier – July 18, 1976

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