Most of the participants in the 2013 Mountaineering Camp had extensive experience with canoe camping but no experience backpacking high up into the mountains.
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Mt. Rainier comes first on National Geographic's list of "10 Classic American Dream Adventures" (http://tinyurl.com/zo75588)... . "Rainier is one of my favorite mountains in the world," Melissa Arnot says. "It's a long endurance climb that weaves through crevasses, over rock fins, and across beautiful open glacier slopes. It gives you every opportunity to challenge yourself and experience what mountaineering is all about. It offers all the challenge and requires all the skill you will need to climb similar peaks in the Andes, Himalaya, or really anywhere in the world." . Hmmm: "...climb similar peaks in the Andes, Himalaya, or really anywhere in the world"... . Well, okay... . Challenge accepted! 😉 . Photo: 17 year-old Simon and 14 year-olds Keir and Spencer approaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. @natgeoA Jewel on the Ring of Fire. Mt. Adams (12,281'/3,743m) as seen from Mt. Rainier (14,410'/4,394m) while the sun sets over the Pacific Northwest."I've learned that any dream worth dreaming is the dream with the uncertain outcome. If we knew we would be successful, if we knew it would be easy, if we knew it would be a certainty-filled challenge that was cozy and comfortable, without hardship and adversity, then what would be the point? This is how you induce transformation and growth. Conceive of the most outrageous dream, put it out there and activate your inner hero's journey. Where comfort zones are obliterated, extraordinary life experiences begin." – Elia Saikaly Spencer (14) from Oshawa, Ontario, enroute to the summit of Mt. Rainier (14,410'/4,394m) at dawn on July 28, 2016. . "When asked what the hardest part was [Spencer's] response was "Summit day", when asked what the best part was the response remained the same "Summit" with a summation of "Seriously Mom...its was the hardest, but the best thing I have ever done" Said with the biggest smile and obvious pride." – Spencer's Mom Spencer had the courage and commitment needed to see this challenge through to the end. That makes Spencer a certified badass!Jasmine (12) takes a moment to glance back and see how far she's climbed since starting out for the summit hours earlier that morning. Keeping your eye on your goal is important but don't forget to take moments during your journey to acknowledge and celebrate your progress.Adventurers Assemble! The girls of the 2016 Mountaineering Camp: Rogers Pass ready to start their training with crampons and ice axes. In a few days they'll go for the summit...I wonder how many will make it? Wot? Oh great, spoiler alert....they all make it! 😎Jasmine and Fleur ready to get their climb on during the 2016 Mountaineering Camp: Rogers Pass "Girl Power" week. . No harm in looking Glam while learning some new vertical skillz, eh? 😎 . Hard to believe these young ladies are just 12 years old. 😲 Born to climb!Twitter
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