Sam Jacobson

Sam Jacobson

Hike to the Summit of Mount Adams via South Climb

06/22/17

We did this hike in early July 2013 without having done other mountaineering, and lived every part of the trip. We arrived at night to the campground at the trailhead and then left mid morning the next day. The hike up on dry trail was easy. The snow hiking on fields was fun, including a step wall that gave us a good sense of the harder stuff to come. We camped at lunch counter to enjoy the views. It was clear and lovely. We had our choice of flat spots protected by man-made rock walls. Woke the next morning and hiked straight up the pitch, to the false Summit, and then all the way up. It was clear and bright and glorious. We goofed around on top while taking in the views of Rainier, Helens, Hood and others. Well worth a one-nighter. Lots of people but didn't matter. The place is so open and the trip so worth it.

5.0