Fuhrer Finger Climb: Team Pivots to Kautz & Turns at 12,100’
Posted by: James Bealer, Julian Kral
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,100'
The Fuhrer Finger climb led by RMI guide James Bealer pivoted to climbing the Kautz route due to unstable snow conditions in The Finger. On their summit attempt, they turned around at 12,100' due to extreme winds and unstable snow. They are on their descent from the Wilson Bench this morning and will return to Ashford later this morning.
Nice work team!
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