TNT here, updating Sting’s post from June 5th, 2010.
My bro Scott Harder aka Climb Washington put together a ski tour on Sat. June 5th, 2010 to head for Muir and hit the Nisqually Chutes. I had to pass on this one for Trooper dog not being allowed in Mt. Rainier National Park ( just taking the Memorial holiday off and Trooper was needing a ski fix too). We had a good day up here on Snoqualmie Pass in the sun w/ wet slides on the sun effected slopes while up on Mt. Rainier a huge slab avalanche struck 11 climbers high up on the mountain. All climbers were rescued by guides w/ the exception of one climber who remains missing today. The missing climber was believed to be from Europe and did not have a climbing permit (per Mt. Rainier officials). Check out video of the story here, and be sure to check out Scott’s pics too!
Here are a few words from Scott along w/ some video he shot:
This raw video footage I shot as I ascended to Camp Muir. The Chinook helicopter scoured the mountain and the smaller heli transported the other climbers. The heli landed 2x at Camp Muir. Once as I was approaching and a second as I was leaving. The rangers had everyone leave or go far away so that the rotors did not cause any damage. After all, the landing pad is very small and there is not much room at Camp Muir.
Below is a story/video of a skier who was on his way up and also was hit by the avalanche.
Below is the original story Sting Posted on June 5th.
Related posts:
- Tinkham Chute, WA – Good Short Rush After Beatin’ Brush – June 13, 2010
- Snoqualmie Pass, WA – Rescued Man Returns to Avalanche Site – Summer 2010
- Snoqualmie Pass (area), WA – Man buried alive in avalanche – April 10,2010
- Mt. Rainier, WA – Another Perfect Day – 8/18/10
- Snoqualmie Pass, WA – Dawn Patrol w/ Scotteryx – June 18, 2010
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