The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-12-25

feasibility to tourists, that the Mazamas soci-
ety was organized on the very summit OF
Mount Hood three years ago. It was In fur
therance OF these purposes that the expedition
to Mount Rainier was planned and the CO.
operation of half a dozen Of the scientific
bureaus of the government secured. In the
expedition were representatives Of the wealth
er bureau, the forestry division Of the Interior
Department.; the geological and biological sur
yey, the Smithsonian institution, the Amert-
can Forestry association, and the forestry de-
partment of the Russian government. Among
the instruments taken were photographs
for long distance signaling, mercurial baron
eter, spirit thermometer, thermometer, came
ras, and Hargrave kites for sending meteoro-
logical instruments to a great height above
the summit. Conditions prevented some OF
this scientific work from being fully accom-
plished, especially the kite flying, but much
reliable data at the highest altitude yet used
for observation in this country was secured.
To reach Rainier 1t Is necessary to go by
wagon through the dense forests Of Wash
lngton to Longnlire's springs seven miles
from yhe timber line. From tnls po!at
very steep and rugged trail leads to Pafa-
disc park, where the line OF perpetual STOW
meets the utmost fringe of the forest, up
which supplies may be packed on horses. At
this point the Mazamas established per-
mauent camp, to be used as base OF opera
tions, and during the two weeks OF their
stay at that lovely spot fully 300 persons We're
encamped there. Here are to be 1ouna INC
life giving tonic of pure water and air LOT
the body and unrivaled beauty of surround
lngs for the spirit. The dwelper In lower
levels never sees such brilliant green In the
foliage, such deep blue OF the sky, SUCH gor-
geous sunrises and sunsets. such diamond,
like glittering of the stars at night, and
such iar-reachinga landscapes OF mountain,
valley, and snow crowned peaks as delight
The camper at the snow line OF MT Rainier.
twas to enjoy these things that the ma
iority of the jewellers in Camp Mazama went
TO Paradise park, not one-third OF them In
tending to attempt the toilsome and perilous
Journey to the summit Of the mountain
No Task for Tenderfeet.
To reach the top Of Rainier. even from
Camp Mazama, requires much exertion aud
exposure to danger and discomforts. It re-
uuires two days OF climbing over snow and
ce and Lava cliffs, with two nights spent far
up on the mountain side, or In the crater near
the summit. Heavy blankets, food, and
something with which to make warm drinks.
rs we'll as ropes to use for life lines In dan
.gerous places, must be carried up the noun
tain by the climbers. It was the plan OF
the Mazamas to go half way up the mountain
the first day, and st6y all night at Camp
Muir. a iburrow in the rocks and snow no.
Tar from the base OF tremendous lava clt:f
known as Gibraltar rock. From Cape Muir
1t is possible to go to the summit and re-
turn in one day, provided no time is lost, and
but little. time spent at the top. Otherwise
1T is necessary to spend night in the crater
short distance below the summit, where
steam issuing from the rocks helps to make q
bivouac in the snow there less uncomfortable
than would otherwise be the case. II no stay
Is made on the summit the second night Is
again spent at Camp Muir, and return t.
he timber line made the next morning.. j
4 night is spent in the crater the return
Journey to Paradise park may be made the
next day II an early start IL made; other
wise aathird night on the mountain at CamJ
Muir is necessary.
Up the Perilous Steep.
Monday, July 26, party Of sixty-two per-
cons left Camp Mariana with the intention
Of reaching the summit. Though they
crossed rough glaciers with yawning crc-
vasses, climbed steep Icy slopes where fal
might DO swift slide to death, clambered