Three other Native Americans joined the party. They traveled through the thick forests, following the general course of the Puyallup River to the Mowich River and into what is today the northwest part of Mount Rainier National Park. Wanting to reach the snow level, Tolmie chose the nearest snowy peak and climbed it with Lachalet and Nuckalkat.
A group of three Native Americans joined the expedition. They journeyed through dense woodland areas, following the Puyallup River's general direction to the Mowich River and into what is now Mount Rainier National Park's northwest region. In an effort to reach the snowline, Tolmie chose the closest snowy peak and climbed it with Lachalet and Nuckalkat.