jraybern

I understand the concerns others have. I know that some guys take up relatives or friends of friends in large groups. This is the kind of group we are looking for. I know that some wouldn't do it - that is fine. I just thought this would be the place to see if anyone would. I am a teacher (and football/baseball coach). My brother is an arborist and spends most of his days in trees cutting branches. We both live in Kansas. I don't think you're going to have to physically drag either of us up. We simply won't be very technical climbers. I know that there are those on this board that think it is unwise what we would like to do. However, there are guys in way worse shape that make it up each year. There are also a lot of guys who know what they are doing who do not guide for a living.

My brother and I are looking for partners to climb Mt. Rainier this summer. Our schedule is flexible and we'll have about a 10 day window to work within. We have no climbing experience but will be in good shape (both in our 20s and former college athletes). We are just looking for a group to join up with for a climb. We do not want to go the commercial guide route. If there is anyone out there who is planning to climb this summer but needs some people to climb with, please let me know. The route is not that important to me.