So there I was, bored of reading about climbing, I decided it was time to take a short training session down to MSH and attempt to climb to the top with my wife. The weather was looking 'OK' at best so we got down there pretty early 0500 (army speak for 5 am) and attempted to climb the monitor ridge route.
Goofy time
Nearing monitor ridge
Permits yay!
Snow, wind, and gaining the ridge
The wife leading up
Decided to turn around at about 6500'. It was already 3 PM (we had moved slowly, the wife likes to watch animals haha) But more importantly the wind started picking up and visibility started to go way down. First rule of mountaineering I learned; the mountain will always be there, you can come back. That is a vital lesson for all attempting the sport.
Goofy time
Gear we used - Crampons, Ice axe
It was a great outing learned a little bit. Looking back at the experience, we probably could have gone a little bit faster, but still had a great time!
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