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Mountain Memories: Stevens-Van Trump Monument
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Description
Along the Skyline Trail at Paradise is a rock bench that serves as a monument to the first known ascent of Mount Rainier. Stones attached to the bench are carved with words reading “Site of the camp from which General Hazard Stevens and PB Van Trump made the ascent of this mountain 17 August 1870... Erected by the Mountaineers and the Mazamas 1924.” The monument still exists today. Filmed 1930s, identity of person in footage unknown. Mount Rainier National Park Archives Footage (mora_24622). No audio.
Duration
1 minute, 32 seconds
Credit
Mount Rainier National Park Archives Footage (mora_24622)
Date Created
01/26/2023
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