Summit Day

Even though we tried to sleep neither one of us felt very rested when the midnight alarm went off.  We woke up, ate some food and got our gear on.  Surprisingly, it took us over an hour and a half to get ready.  It wasn't just us, it was all the people in our group.   

 

We start off with headlamps and climb our way up the mountain in the dark.  And while that might sound a little scary it is actually pretty awesome.  The stars are shining and all you hear is the sound of your own breathing with a few directions from your rope leader. 

Dan & Jen 

When the sun does start to rise it is pretty spectacular to see all the beauty and also to see how far we have climbed.  Part of me is thankful that we don't get to see what we have come up because some of it might have scared me. 

Above is a picture of me and our rope team.   I was behind Dan.  Cody & Arnie are behind me. 

Pictured above. My rope team.  

Below is Brad's rope team.  Brad is taking the picture.  Jen & Matt. 

Both of these pictures are from the Roman Wall.  It's the final part of climbing Mt. Baker and it is a GRIND.  1,000 feet of elevation gain in a very short time.   There is a lot of mental talk to get through it but when you have made it this far you know you are so close.

Arnie (Jen's dad) who coordinates all of it.  He didn't lead this time but he is certainly a leader when it
comes to making sure everyone is doing well.  

WE MADE IT!   (I am SO tired!)

                                                                            Dan & Jen

                                                            More pictures coming....sorry.