MT WASHINGTON OBSIDIAN CLIMB

Mt Washington Wilderness, Oregon

September 26th, 2009

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* Wayne Deeter - Climb Leader Photos
* Charlie Tilt

* Sue Zeni
* Roy McCormick

Trip Report: The four of us arrived at the PCT trailhead early enough to enjoy a leisurely potluck before retiring early. With a group of ten Mazamas scheduled to climb the same day, we elected to leave camp at 04:30 (ouch!) and enjoy the sunrise from high on the north ridge. A breezy and cool first pitch gave way to warm sunshine and almost calm winds on the commodious summit. We were first on top, arriving about 5 hours after our early start and about 1.5 hours before the Mazamas topped out. It was a popular peak that day, but everyone cooperated and the delays were minimal. Another excellent lead by Wayne (his 13th time on this summit and 4th time this year!)

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Our GPS track on TOPO!:



Sunrise from the North Ridge	Big Lake and Sand Mountain area	Nice windbreak


First Light...	...on Jack & Jeff	Sunrise mountain shadow


Looking down the ridge	Looking up the ridge


	Hemlock/Pine intertwined	Helmets on for the scramble


	Cool shadow	Wayne's wind indicator


Top of the first pitch	North & Middle Sis	Interesting monolith to the east


The tumblebug fire near Diamond Pk	Summit shot (09:30)	Wayne checking on the Mazamas


Fulgurite from lightning strike	Sue & Charlie	Group photo


Wayne down-climbing	Last view north before the scree scramble	Charlie on rappel


Fall colors	Another fine climb!	Wasp nest near the PCT

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