Rainier - Kautz Glacier 8/24/2009
Trip: Rainier - Kautz Glacier
Date: 8/24/2009
Trip Report:My brother Ryan and I went up the Kautz this weekend. Lots of scree until the glacier, and then there are quite a few open crevasses. Nothing unmanageable though. We simuled the bottom ice step and climbed the second step in 4 pitches. We descended the DC.
We were in thick fog until around 7500 feet.
Getting ready to see the sun for the first time.
Coming out of the clouds.
On the way to camp below Camp Hazard, around 10300 feet.
The rappel notch - More of a downclimb than a rappel.
Second ice step from the bottom, middle and top.
Crevasses on the upper Kautz - Lots are open, but snow bridges are available for most.
Ryan on the Summit.
Ryan Descending the DC.
Gear Notes:Used 5 screws
Approach Notes:Lots of scree up the fan
