I was up there yesterday to climb the Kautz Glacier our party of 4 decided to turn around due to weather and a broken strap on a pack.  I am disappointed and would really like to climb Rainier this year.  I have July 17th-23rd off and would like to give it ago again perhaps a different route, Disappointment Cleaver??  This year I have climbed the Whitney (the East Face), Hood and St Helens.  I am proficient at rope management, glacier travel, steep snow and have no problems w/ exposure.  I live in Portland OR-PM if your are interested.