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Don't be scared by the signs. If you're out of shape, don't attempt this hike, but if you're used to steep trails, don't worry about the alleged cliffs and crevasses--there are none. That's PAST the camp (beyond which you need a permit). Once you leave the Skyline Loop, you're pretty much climbing a steep but not-too-steep snowfield. Spikes are very helpful, but some people in my party didn't use them.
The toilets at Camp Muir--thankfully, they exist--smell worse than any outhouse I've encountered in 50 years. Wow.
Bring something for sliding down on your butt, snow permitting. When I visited in July, there were only a few places where this worked, but it was fun.
We heard and saw lots of avalanches, but they were way across a big gully. If the snowfield below Camp Muir had regular avalanches during hiking season, it wouldn't be open to tourists.
A place on the edge of civilization near the top of the world. Views & huge sense of accomplishment make the grueling hike worth it
Hiked last July… the entire hike is scenic 360 view. It’s beautiful to go in spring and early summer as you can see wild flowers and lot of snow on top of the mountains.
I hiked to Paradise before, to do this hike you past paradise which is awesome panorama views.
Highly recommended to bring micros pike, poles, cause the last two miles up is a snow field and incline fast ( slippery). Need sunscreen all over your body as snow reflection you definitely will get burn on the area that’s exposed.
Bring lot of water as they don’t have water up at Camp Muir. RMI does provide some water for ppl are signing up with their service.
Excellent views, bathroom was fairly tidy (loved the mechanics of the toilet). Sleeping quarters were warm and cozy. Ambience of place had a Star-Wars-like Cantina feel to it. Breakfast was provided by Chef Matt, the best mountain cook ever with support from Liv and Robbie, all from the infamous International Mountain Guides.
Good place to spend the night, given the circumstances. I stayed in the RMI hut (not the public hut), which is a little more sheltered than the public hut. Kept us out of blowing snow and howling winds. The bathrooms are quite unique and did their job. A pretty nice place for the wilderness.
