Climbing
school begins by walking out on the Golden Gate and
Skyline Trails - above 6800 ft. elevation
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As
the climbing school group ascends the Golden Gate Trail,
the fog begins to set in for the day
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Continuing
on the Golden Gate Trail
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Arriving
to the climbing school area, the fog becomes much thicker
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Initial
instructions are given by RMI guides Scott and Win
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Another
climbing school group, just 50 yards away, receiving
instructions
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Preparing
for ice axe arrest training on the steep snowfield
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Lee's
most valuable tool while summiting Mt. Rainier
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Practicing
ice climbing and descending with crampons
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Practicing
tethered-line climbing - the rope leads from Ben (pictured)
to Lee and then to two other teammates
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