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| The Disappointment Cleaver and the upper Ingraham and Emmons Glaciers |
A series of storms and lingering avalanche danger had shut the DC down to all guided and independent parties for eight days. After three days of calm and sunny weather however the guides re-established the route and the DC has been climbed every day since 5/31.
The route currently ascends the 'spine' of the Disappointment Cleaver and from there weaves it's way through the heavily crevassed upper Ingraham and Emmons glaciers.
Temperatures have warmed rapidly and with warming temps comes an increase in rockfall and crevasse fall danger. As we switch to summer climbing conditions please keep in mind the specific hazards that come with the changing season.
That said, climbing conditions are reported to be excellent now, so pick a good weather window and enjoy the mountain.
The rangers have been busy flying equipment to the high camps and removing human waste. We were lucky to get some great photos from the SW, East and NW aspects on the mountain. Here is a selection of them:
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| Wapowety Cleaver and the Kautz Glacier |
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| Fuhrer's Finger |
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| The upper Kautz and Nisqually Glaciers |
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The upper Nisqually, Ingraham and Emmons Glaciers.
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The upper Emmons and Winthrop Glaciers
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| Curtis Ridge, the Willis Wall and Liberty Ridge |
