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Photo Essay: Day Hike to Camp Muir, Mt. Rainier

07/20/09  Print this post Print this post    12 Comments   Popular   Written by Joshywashington
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Join us on Mt. Rainier for a day hike up & across glacial fields, to 10,000 elevation for a view to live for.
All photos by Joshua Johnson
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1.“Looking up at the most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 states as seen from Paradise Lodge, Mt Rainier National Park. .’”

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2.“Mid-summer melts feed rivers and verdant alpine meadows. From the Skyline trail.’”

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3.“The air was clear at 9,000 feet and Mt. Adams faced us like an old friend at the door. Below a group of day hikers trudge up the glacial fields.’”

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4.“Mt. Adams detail.’”

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5.“Dustin refills his water bottle from a impossibly clear stream emerging at the base of a glacier.’”

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6.“Looking up towards the unseen Summit from Camp Muir, 10,000 feet elevation.’”

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7.“Camp Muir, a popular overnight spot for summit parties was a small village of tents, rope, energy bars and unburdened backpacks.’”

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8.“Mirrored paralax.’”

Tagged under: backpacking, Camp Muir, camping, Hiking, Mt. Rainier, Photography, travel photography, Washington
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Joshua Johnson aka Joshywashington is a soggy Seattle based adventurer with a penchant for misty mountains and black coffee. Read Josh's BLOG, watch his VIDEOS and connect on TWITTER. He and his wife Bridget operate their New Media production company, Confluence Creative Media from Seattle and L.A.

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12 Comments... join the discussion!

  • Megan Hill replied on July 20, 2009

    Josh–amazing! You’ve inspired me to put this on my list of summer dayhikes. Might hit you up for some advice!

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    • Josh Johnson replied to Megan Hill on July 20, 2009

      You should hit up Rainier while the weather is perfect. Check the reports the day before you leave, last August we had to turn around because of heavy cloud cover and snow fall.
      Please, never hesitate to hit me up for advice!
      Glad you like my pix, take care Megan.

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  • Alex replied on July 20, 2009

    Sooooooooooooooooo sick

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  • Tim Patterson replied on July 20, 2009

    Stunning photos, I’m jealous!

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  • Hal replied on July 20, 2009

    This is incredible, Josh. I had no idea Rainier was like this. Add it to the list!

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    • joshywashington replied to Hal on July 21, 2009

      On a clear day like this it is all snow and sky. The only creatures I saw above 9,000 feet were these giant ravens, sailing on the winds rushing up the mountain. Yeah, Rainier is nice.

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  • ALTourist replied on July 21, 2009

    Love Mt. Rainier!!! They have a creek with my name Edith Creek. Rare! Beautiful pictures. Love coffee… My favorite is Caffe Vita.

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  • Paul Sullivan replied on July 21, 2009

    Lovely photos, very evocative. Where is this though?

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    • joshywashington replied to Paul Sullivan on July 21, 2009

      Milky Way, Earth, North America, USA, Washington, Pierce County, Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier.
      At 14,411 feet (4,392 m) the Mountain is the highest in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a vast sweap that reaches from Canada to Northern California.
      These pix were taken hiking from Paradise Lodge to Camp Muir.

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  • dusty.j.summit replied on July 22, 2009

    looks good brotha

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  • Asha B replied on July 26, 2009

    Absolutely amazing. You have such a great way of making me feel like I am with you. Thank you for your great work.

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  • Christine replied on July 26, 2009

    I wanna go!!

    Damn you and Ian for having such great hikes and pictures to show for it ;)

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