august

I am hoping to climb Mt. Rainier in early August. I am in good shape, just finished Aconcagua a few months ago. I'm flexible on routes etc. I have the first two weeks in August free, and would love to do this mountain. I'm a safe climber, familiar with crevasse rescue.

Josh, I hate to be a jerk about this, but the TR was a bit of a black mark. Much as I'd like to have your camera skills around, I don't think this trip is for us. That said, it looks as though this trip isn't hugely popular with people anyway. I did like your gear list.

Anyone willing to climb? Conditions for going: I need everyone to be responsible, that means we have to have atleast 3 people roped up for a team. Some experience on everyone's part would be great. What to bring: -Ice Axe -Crampons -Helmet -Good Boots (perferably Mountaineering) -Seat Harness (a.k.a Harness) -Chest Harness (Could be tubular webbing, but make sure it fits good) -Good Jacket (Should be water proof, and be warm, and hopefully light) -One to Two layers of Pants (Depending on How good they are and how warm you want to be) -Wool Socks (Bring Doubles just in case) -Gloves -Sunscreen) -Glasses or glacier goggles -Perlon (for foot prussiks) -Tubular Webbing -ATC or something similar -T shirt, Long Sleeve shirt -Tent (I don't have a 4-season, if someone does it'd be great, we can also rent.) -Sleeping Pad (Believe me, it keeps you warmer on snow) -Lots of water, ideally with gatorade or some similar powder. -Food (Plenty) -Compass -4 carabiners and 4 locking caribiners -First aid -1 snow picket, ideally. Experience you Should have: -Self Arrest -Z haul, crevasse rescue -Snow Anchors, deadman, etc. -Glacier/snow travel -Crampon Use I recommend reading "The Mountaineers Freedom of the Hills 7th Edition" and practicing the knots for glacier travel and crevasse rescue. I have only one picket as of now, as well as a jetboil, a climbing rope, and personal gear. Hope to see you up there! August