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2012 Paradise to Crystal Mountain Traverse

What a rock star! Kyle Miller posing with his rockstar drink in the Paradise parking lot at Mount Rainier National Park just before setting out on our 3 day traverse from Paradise to Crystal Mountain. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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On the Cowlitz Glacier, between Mount Rainier and Little Tahoma. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Climbing up the lower slopes of Little Tahoma. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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The moon rising over Whitman Crest. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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The moon staring from between broken rocks. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Kyle walking along Whitman Crest with a spectacular moon above him. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Our tracks leading up to camp high on Little Tahoma, the 2nd tallest peak in Washington State. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Mount Rainier's shadow cast over the nearby hills at Sunset. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Sunset peaks from around the mountain, nearly out of view. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Before the sun disappears for good, it fights to keep the world lit. Analogous to death the pinks, yellows and reds are like blood pooling on the horizon. But we all know the sun escapes and that it will wake again come morning. Until then, we watch it leave us as if it were the final time. Sunsets are amazing, especially when viewed from high places. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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The moon bursting over Whitman Crest. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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My shadow, the ridge and slopes washed in pink alpenglow.
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Slopes of light and dark blistering under the morning sunrise and her vivid colors. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Wind carved slopes glistening in the morning light. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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This early morning was particularly pleasant, especially for winter. Discernible on the larger res file is 11 climbers in 3 separate groups who are making a uncommon winter ascent of Mount Rainier.
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Red Lichen shines in early morning light on a boulder on Whitman Crest. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Kyle Miller strolling around camp on Whitman Crest. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Yummy. Top Ramen for breakfast anyone? Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Hanging out on the Frying Pan Glacier with the sun keeping me company. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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Over wind sculpted slopes, Kyle traverses toward the Frying Pan Glacier. Mount Rainier National Park, February 2012.
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