[This story originally appeared in The Climbing Life section of Alpinist 72, which will soon be available on newsstands and in our online store.—Ed.] The Pearly Gates on Mt. Hood. [Photo] Mauricio Portillo collection July 25, 2019: I shivered in the predawn chill. At 10,000 feet on Mt. Rainier (Tahoma), Camp Muir is one of the more luxurious base camps, outfitted with fully functional toilets, guide shacks and a climbers' hut.