Mountaineering

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Mount Russell (July 2007)
Mount Rainier (1999, 2001, 2004, and 2005)
Boundary Peak (April 2004)
East Face of Mount Charleston
Mount Baker (June 2003)
Whitney in a Day (June 2002)
Island Peak, Nepal
Mount Shasta
Mount Hood
Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route (June 2002)
El Pico de Orizaba

Mount Russell (July 2007)

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On approach to the climb of Mount Russell with Mount Whitney in the background
On approach to the climb of Mount Russell with
Mount Whitney in the background
Viewing back down the summit ridge of Mount Russell (14,086 feet)
Viewing back down the summit ridge of Mount Russell (14,086 feet)

Mount Rainier (July 2005)

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The upper Bergschrund on the Emmons/Winthrop glaciers
Summit Shadows
Swirling clouds on the upper slopes of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)
Swirling clouds on the upper slopes of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)

Mount Rainier (July 2004)

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The upper bergschrund on the Emmons/Winthrop glaciers
The upper bergschrund on the Emmons/Winthrop glaciers
Camp Schurman at Sunrise
Camp Schurman at Sunrise

Mount Rainier (August 2001)

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Sunrise on Mount Rainier
Sunrise on Mount Rainier
Mount Adams as seen from the slopes Mount Rainier
Mount Adams as seen
from the slopes Mount Rainier
Bob, Debbie Snyder, and Rick Loop on the summit of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)
Bob, Debbie Snyder, and Rick Loop on the summit of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)

Mount Rainier (August 1999)

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Mount Rainier from the Northeast
Mount Rainier from the Northeast
Bob on the summit of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)
Bob on the summit of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet)
Return to Camp Schurman after a successful summit
Return to Camp Schurman after a successful summit

Boundary Peak (April 2004)

The approach road to the Boundary Peak trailhead
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The approach road to the Boundary Peak trail head
Beautiful clear views from Nevada's highest peak (13,145 Feet)
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Beautiful clear views from Nevada's highest peak (13,145 Feet)

Mount Baker (June 2003)

Seracs on the Easton Glacier
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Seracs on the Easton Glacier on Mount Baker
On top of Mount Baker (10,778 Feet)
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On top of Mount Baker (10,778) feet


Mount Charleston (April 19, 2008)

Steve Hamilton ready to ski off the summit of Mount Charleston
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Steve Hamilton ready to ski off the summit of Mount Charleston
Darryl Seale on a beautiful summit day
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Darryl Seale on a beautiful summit day

Mount Charleston (December 31, 2006/January 1, 2007)

Steve Hamilton and Bob Potts at High Lookout on the South Loop trail to the summit of Mount Charleston.
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Steve Hamilton and Bob Potts at "High Lookout" on the South Loop trail to the summit of Mount Charleston.
A cold, windy, sunset at about 9,500 feet in-route to Mount Charleston on December 31, 2006.
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A cold, windy, sunset at about 9,500 feet in-route to Mount Charleston on December 31, 2006.

Mount Charleston (December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006)

Rime ice on the summit of Mount Charleston
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Rime ice on the summit of Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston
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Mount Charleston on January 1, 2006

Mount Charleston East Face (January 2004)

On top of Mount Charleston
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The summit of Mount Charleston at 11,918 feet
The East Face of Mount Charleston
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The East Face

Mount Charleston East Face (January 2003)

South Ridge of Mount Charleston
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South ridge of Mount Charleston
Las Vegas Valley from the south ridge of Mount Charleston
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Las Vegas Valley from the south ridge of Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston East Face (March 2002)

Northeast face of Mount Charleston (11,918 feet)
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Northeast face of Mount Charleston (11,918 feet)
Gearing up for the climb
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Coming up the east face of Mount Charleston

Whitney in a Day (June 2002)

Mount Whitney and the Mountaineers Route up the right couloir
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Mount Whitney and the Mountaineers Route up the right couloir
Sky Pilot (Polemonium eximium) -- a wildflower that only grows in the harsh environment of the Sierra Nevada above 10,000 to 12,000 feet.
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Sky Pilot -- a wildflower that only grows in the harsh
environment of the Sierra Nevada above 10,000 to 12,000 feet.

Island Peak in Nepal (October 2000)

Island Peak headwall
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The headwall on Island Peak (20,305 feet)
All on Island Peak
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Simon Peck, Mary Riddel, Krishna Kumar, and Bob on the summit of Island Peak

Mount Shasta (June 2000)

Gearing up for the climb
Gearing up for the climb
Mount Shasta (14,162 Feet) from the south
Mount Shasta (14,162 Feet) from the south
Thumb Rock with Lassen Peak in the background
Thumb Rock with Lassen Peak in the background
Shastina as seen from Misery Hill
Shastina as seen from "Misery Hill"
Bob on Shasta
Very windy day on the summit. It took two rocks on the camera to keep it from blowing away while taking this self photo.
Summit of Shasta (14,162 feet)
Summit of Shasta (14,162 feet)

Mount Hood (June 2000)

Mount Hood at 11,239 feet
Mount Hood at 11,239 feet
Cloud Cap on Hood
Mount Hood with Cloud Cap
South Side of Mount Hood
South Side of Mount Hood showing the normal route above the Palmer Glacier
Mount Hood from Trillium Lake
Mount Hood from Trillium Lake
Mount Hood from Trillium Lake
Mount Hood from Trillium Lake
Lisa making her way to the Hogsback
Lisa making her way to the "Hogsback"
Lisa skeptical about moving through the Pearly Gates
Lisa skeptical about moving through the "Pearly Gates"
Crossing the Bergschrund
Crossing the Bergschrund
Timberline Ski area as viewed through the Pearly
Timberline Ski area as viewed through the "Pearly Gates"
Bob on top
Bob on top with Mount Rainier and Mount Adams in the background
Mount Saint Helens and Mount Rainier from the top of Mount Hood
Mount Saint Helens and Mount Rainier from the top of Mount Hood
Mount Rainier and Mount Adams from the top of Mount Hood
Mount Rainier and Mount Adams from the top of Mount Hood

Mount Whitney Mountaineers Route (June 1999)

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The team: Bruce Barton, Rick Loop, Lisa and Bob
The team: Bruce Barton, Rick Loop, Lisa and Bob
Mount Whitney and the Mountaineers Route up the right couloir
Mount Whitney and the Mountaineers Route up the right couloir
Negotiating the Ebersbacher Ledges
Negotiating the Ebersbacher Ledges
View of Lower Boy Scout Lake
View of Lower Boy Scout Lake
Moving to Iceberg Lake
Moving to Iceberg Lake
Up the Mountaineers Route
Up the Mountaineers Route
Nearing the Top
Nearing the Top
Joining the rest of the group who ascended via the normal route
Joining the rest of the group who ascended via the normal route

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El Pico de Orizaba (January 1999)

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Pico de Orizaba
El Pico de Orizaba (January 1999)
Pico de Orizaba from the village of Tlachichuca
El Pico de Orizaba from the village of Tlachichuca Mexico
(January 1999)
Climbing group with Pico de Orizaba in the background
Alan Pulsipher, Don Turley, Jim Germain, Rick Loop, Ray Germain, and Bob with Pico de Orizaba in the background (January 1999)
Jim Germain ready to lead off
Jim Germain ready to lead off
Rick's ready
Rick's ready (January 1999)
On the way up
On the way up
Near the summit of Pico de Orizaba
Near the summit of El Pico de Orizaba
Chuck Bickes and Bob Leveille near the summit
Chuck Bickes and Bob Leveille near the summit
Mitch Newman, Tom Greider, and Jeff Michels near the summit
Mitch Newman, Tom Greider, and Jeff Michels near the summit
Putting on sunblock
Everybody works together--even putting on sun block
Jim on top (18,851 feet)
Jim on top (18,851 feet)
Father and son on Pico de Orizaba
Father and son on El Pico de Orizaba
(January 13, 1999)
Ray Germain made it with ease
Ray Germain--made it with ease
Jim and Rick enjoying the climax of their 50th birthday challenge
Jim and Rick enjoying the climax of their 50th birthday challenge
On top of Pico de Orizaba (18,851 feet) on Jan 13, 1999
All of us on top of El Pico de Orizaba (18,851 feet) on January 13, 1999
Three good friends
Three good friends

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