If mountaineering is a sport then I have something. Next weekend my dad, myself, and probably Aaron are going to tackly Mt. Rainier. Origically this was going to be Erik and I's big adventure but he left this state for the better life up in the AK. Doesn't matter... broken hearts and dreams do eventually heal...

The plan, pick up my dad from the airport at 2pm on friday. Drive to the mtn ~ 2.5hrs, get permits and climb 5k' to camp Muir at 10k' which should take about 4.5 hours. Get what sleep we can and eat what we can. Get up around 2am for the summit attempt. Rope up and climb 5-6 hours to summit. Rest/take pictures, drink 1 can of Rainier beer. Return takes about 3.5 hours back to camp and 2 hours back to the parking lot. Drive home, about 2 more hours not including victory meal.