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Mt. Rainier Summit

Last week I summited Mt Rainier (14,410 ft), one day after my 30th birthday. My Dad and I had been training for months and spent 4 long days on the mountain in a variety of intense weather conditions. Instead of taking the more heavily traveled Disappointment Cleaver route, we decided to take the Emmons Glacier, a more scenic and strenuous route. At the summit there were fierce winds (see picture below) and it was quite a challenge, but overall it was an amazing experience that was exciting to be a part of. Thanks to RMI and the other members of our team.

Reidster at the summit of Mt. Rainier (the guy on the right)

Reidster at the summit of Mt. Rainier (the guy on the right).

Camping on the Inter Glacier - Night one

Camping on the Inter Glacier - First night.

The Emmons Glacier: My Route up the mountain (the largest glacier in North America).

The Emmons Glacier: The largest in North America.

Hanging out at Camp Schurman.

Hanging out at Camp Schurman.

Ken Reid (my Dad) stands triumphantly at Camp Schurman.

Ken Reid (my Dad) stands triumphantly at Camp Schurman.

Sunrise from 12,000 ft.

Sunrise from 12,000 ft, just before we entered the clouds.

Back from a successful summit.

Back from a successful summit, Reidster takes a load off.

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122 Responses to “Mt. Rainier Summit”

  1. nova Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:00 am

    AMAZING! The SUMMIT! Where to next?

Man Zou is a common phrase in Mandarin. It is more of a philosophy than anything. Man Zou literally translates to "Walk Slow."

"Slow and steady wins the race," they say. This is at the heart of the meaning of Man Zou. Walk slowly and you won't fall. Act carefully and you won't go wrong. A slow walker is faster than someone who walks fast but always has to stop and rest. Persistence is important in learning or doing anything.

To explain a little more in depth, read this quote from The Challenge of Trekking in China by Kyle Acierno:

"I recently underwent the most thorny, intricate, and demanding trek of my life. China is no walk in the park. The county is extremely diverse, and with diversity comes complexity. There is no smooth road laid for backpackers and attempting to do anything or get anywhere can be incredibly arduous...I really needed a break and I didn't know where I would be next. I sat down to a plate of rice noodles and peanuts. A hardy meal for a hardy man. A giant of a woman served me, but with her giant body came a giant heart. With a quick phrase that I have become accustomed to, she filled me with self-assurance that I needed for the rest of my trip. ?Man Zou!? she shouted with a big smile on her face. This literally translates to ?Walk Slow?. To me this means more then just ?be careful.? To me this means take the time to see the wonders of life. The power it gave me changed the rest of my trip. From then on everything went smoothly...I learned a lot from this Trek. I learned the beauty that exists just off the beaten track. I learned that anything amazing takes time. I learned just how much you could learn from people without even using language...By taking the time to notice all the small things in life you can really appreciate who, where, and what you are. Patience, persistence, and practice makes perfect."