This December issue of the Mazama Journal features some epic alpine scenery, daring climbs, along with several trail and trekking reports.
Inside you'll find stories telling of adventures on Oregon's southernmost glacier. Then Lathrop Glacier, now Crook Glacier. There's also "A Climber's Guide to the Sawtooth Range", a striking range where we once witnessed a total solar eclipse. Mind blowing.
"After digging a snow platform, I asked for the tent pole, I drew only a blank; we had forgotten the pole. We fell back on Nick's resourcefulness, as he figured out that two snow pickets plus one ice axe equals one tent pole.
That evening while Nick and Dean went out to scout the route below the Roman Nose, the rest of us sat around camp sipping Robin's organic tea, mixed with honey. Shyly, almost reluctantly, a peak suddenly revealed itself here, then there, The white mass below seemed to have a vitality all its own."
- from "Breaking Trail on Mt. Baker's North Face" by James L. Petroske
About Mazama Journal
The Mazama Journal, established by the Mazamas, a Portland-based mountaineering organization founded in 1894. Dedicated to exploring mountaineering, environmental stewardship, and adventure, inside you'll find expedition reports, research articles, and personal stories from members.
The Mazama Journal provides a platform for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to share knowledge, experiences, and accomplishments. Though primarily member-focused, its rich content inspires and educated the broader climbing community. The journal remains an enduring legacy, showcasing the Mazamas’ dedication to mountaineering history, exploration, and education.
