Mt. Baker trip - Falls at base of Mt. Shuksan - west slope This photograph of a waterfall on Mount Shuksan was used by Asahel Curtis in his article about the first ascent that was published in Overland Monthly. The caption by Curtis described this photograph as "The southeast side of Shuksan, where the ascent was made, showing the precipitous character of the peak."

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These climbers are nearing the timberline of Mt. Baker on July 20, 1908. This photograph was taken by Asahel Curtis as part of the Mt. Baker series.

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Forsythe jumping crevasse - Mt. Baker The original caption for this photograph indicates that it shows C.E. Forsyth, one of the six member of the Kiser party that climbed Mt. Baker in 1906 leaping across a crevasse. This photograph was used by Asahel Curtis in his April 1907 article for the Overland Monthly.

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Ascending snow slope on eastern side of Mt. Baker below main crevasse - Mt. Baker The Kiser party climbs a steep snow slope on the east side of Mount Baker. This photograph was used by Asahel Curtis in several articles about the Mt. Baker climb.

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Mt. Baker trip - Mazama box on ridge - The Mazama Sphinx - Mt. Baker This August 7, 1906 photograph of the Mazama box was taken before the final ascent. When the Kiser party reached the top of Mount Baker there were no visible rocks to build a cairn. The box was buried in the snow.

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Undated Asahel Curtis look at a snow-filled crater at Mt. Rainier.

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Icicles on Easton cave located at Mt. Baker. This July 20, 1908 lantern slide is part of the Mt. Baker series.

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Mt. Baker trip - Party on Mazama Glacier - Wells Creek Glacier - Mt. Baker This photograph shows a group of climbers moving down a lifeline on one of the glaciers on Mount Baker during the 1906 Mazamas outing. The original lantern slide identifies the glacier as the Wells Creek Glacier. It is probably the section of the Mazama Glacier that acts as the source for the Wells Creek.

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Mt. Rainier and Mother Range were photographed by Ceasar, date unknown.

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ca. 1932. Don Cooper sitting on top of the Cowlitz Chimneys at 7,607 feet. He is wearing his Boy Scout uniform. Mount Rainier looms behind him.

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