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)

Jim Brisbine·
Mount Rainier MassifRainier, Mt (14,411/14,400 ft)Southern WA CascadesThe Early YearsThe Regal Six
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Trip Date: July 3-4, 1976

AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL OUTING

Mt. Rainier Climbing Trip

Inter Fork Valley
Glacier Basin
Steamboat Prow
Camp Schurman
Mount Rainier aka Tahoma (14,411/14,400 ft) attempt

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Rainier Massif

Area: Mt. Rainier National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Glacier Basin Trailhead within White River Campground at end of White River Road (Elev. 4350 feet)

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

Campsite: Camp Schurman (Elev. 9500 feet)

Summit Attempt: Mt. Rainier (aborted climb at Camp Schurman due to blizzard)

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

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Hiking Up Glacier Basin Trail
Climbing Up Inter Glacier
Foggy Weather On Inter Glacier
Blizzard conditions at Camp Schurman in 1976
Camp Schurman Cabin
Emmons Glacier From Camp Schurman
Bicentennial Celebration At Camp Schurman
Climbing Back Up Steamboat Prow