Beginning the climb before sunrise, summer 1959.

When lightened, this photo reveals four hikers preparing for the long climb.

Sunrise from timberline on Mt. St. Helens, 1959.

Resting and shedding some layers on the way up.

The view looking towards Mt. Rainier.

What a view of Mt. Rainier and Spirit Lake!

Looking down on Spirit Lake from Mt. St. Helens, 1959.

Up, up we go.

If we look a little closer, we see the line of people ascending the mountain.

At the top!

Chet Bartlett on summit. Mt Hood in background.