The Climb Is Scheduled

[Keith_Hixson]

Scheduled to climb Mt Adams on September 8 & 9.

Going up with a youngman Lennard Jordan. He's 36. He's 6'7" and weighs 240. Former 11B20 in the reserves. He is now an enviromental planner for the County of Yakima. He said he's going to drag me up the Mountain.

Mt. Adams. Third Highest Peak in the Cascade Chain at 12,276 ft.
It is the largest peak in Washington (in bulk / mass).

http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/...framework.html

To the top.

It's been a lot of work getting into Mtn. Climbing shape.

I'll be almost 61.

Keith

[catman]

Good deal Keith! Takes lots of pictures and keep us posted!

Trav

P.S. Could this be a man just trying to get closer to his boss?

[SEATJERKER]

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...Bring your rifle, not your gun,...
...The bear be watchin, you'd better not run,...

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...Proper training, and nutrition, are you taking your vitamins?, doing plenty of deep knee bends,...

...I've actually been making custom hiking/ walking sticks from some of the trees I've been cutting, do you have one?,...

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[39mto39g]

Kieth
Ret a car if yours is broke.

Ron

[Keith_Hixson]

I have been jogging (waddling at my age) 6 - 7 miles every morning. Also climb Manastash Ridge every Friday. Taking my vitamins. I have two walking sticks I made. But will be using an ice ax and crampons for this climb.

Only Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Hawaii, Colorado,Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and California have higher Mountains than Mt. Adams. However, most these mountains are in the Rockies and have a much lower base.

Keith

[b3196]

Keith
Ice ax.....Crampons....Sounds serious. Be careful. without my therapist, I might go off the deep end
Bob K

[Keith_Hixson]

Brother Bob,

We'll be climbing the South Ridge. About 100 years ago they had a sulfur mine on the top of the mountain. The South Ridge basically has a trail to the top. They use to take mules to the top to pack out the sulfur. It's not a really dangerous route. However there are some very dangerous Mtn Climbing Routes on Mt. Adams. It is a great big beautiful peak. A much larger and older volcano than Mt Rainier, and some geologist believe the oldest major peak in the Cascades. However, the South Ridge is a long uphill climb that isn't too dangerous. The weather can be dangerous anytime of the year. Must carry artic weather clothing anytime you climb a Major Peak.

Keith

[b3196]

Keith
Can you make it up and back in one day or is this an overnighter?
Bob K

[Robert Ryan]

Have forgotten how blue the sky is in Washington, how the mountains stand majestic over Washington. Loved it up there when I was stationed first at Fort Lewis, then Fort Lawton (in Seattle), and then back to Fort Lewis.

[Keith_Hixson]

A two day climb if you are in decent shape. One day climb if you are ranger, marine or in super condition.
Three day climb for donut eating cops.

Keith