Mountain Journal

9/16/93 - Very late with my entry. It's half a year later, but I remember 
that last climb pretty well. We started walking reasonably early. I think by
8:30. We got to Hermit lake around 10 and talked to a drunk guy for a few
minutes. Feeling pretty good, we pushed on and decided to try the right
gully in Tuckerman Ravine. It was fantastic! We're carrying full packs and
it's around midnight, and it was DARK. When I turned my light on Bob, it's
like he's standing underneath me because of the steepness of the slope. We
took a few steps at a time with ax and crampons, and finally made it out
of the gully. The weather was excellent. About 30 above and no wind. We
decided to sleep above the Alpine Gardens, and set up our sacks just beyond
the trees at the base of the cone. It was a great night. Very comfortable.
   The next morning we made it to the summit about 10AM. Another beautiful
day. The walk down was quick! And the sled ride was excellent. All in All,
a very good trip.