Mountain Memories: Early Summit Climb

Join these early 1900s climbers as they ascend Mount Rainier. They stop for the night at Camp Muir, before continuing the climb by torch light. Views feature Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens prior its eruption. Exact date of footage unknown.
Mount Rainier National Park Archives Footage (mora_24689). No audio. Available with audio description at go.nps.gov/MMe...

[@eyvindr]

From the layout of the stars on the flag, after 1912.

[@BobChiang2]

How long did their flares burn? I love the clump of hooded climbers on a food break.

[@Bsssssssssssss]

Amazing