Dave7

Trip: Rainier - ID Date: 5/29/2011 Trip Report: Nice trip up Rainier with RMI. No summit, but learned alot and looking forward to getting back there. http://alpinedave7.blogspot.com/ Gear Notes: Warm clothes, standard glacier kit Approach Notes: Paradise

G spotter for the win.

Gardner - I emailed you back All - barring any changes in my class schedule, I am planning on taking 10 days off in September (15-25 or so) to climb rainier and some other peaks (baker, shuksan). Let me know if this works for anyone and they want to join the adventure!

So I am looking to get into ski touring this winter and was wondering if someone could give me a little advice on a good set of skis, boots, and bindings for the beginning ski tourer. I skied for many years when i was younger, all inbounds stuff of course. Thanks for the help!

looks fun!!!!

haha great video!!

Great trip report John!! looks like some great climbing!!!

transportation shouldnt be an issue...I'm looking to push back the dates possibly a little bit to avoid to holiday crowd. I'll keep you guys updated!

shot you an email back!! hopefully we can get something going!

Looking for a couple of people to head up the DC over the holiday weekend. About me, strong, fit, have experiencing climbing on rainier, had to turn back twice because of conditions. PM or email me if your interested. leydetd@gmail.com

wicked sweet movie!! looks like you had a great time

I have a Rab Super Dru jacket size small, brand new if you are interested

wicked

Rab Super Dru Jacket hardshell jacket, size small. Worn a handful of times, it is in brand new condition. MSRP approximately $325 asking $225. PM if your interested or email me at leydetd@gmail.com

As far as books go, Freedom of the Hills is a must for learning all the essential systems for climbing mountains like Rainier. For a guidebook i would recommend buying Mt. Rainier 'A Climbing Guide' from the Mountaineers. It does a great job of describing and showing you possible ascent and descent routes. If it is your first time on rainier i would recommend the disappointment cleaver or ingraham direct (depending on conditions) route to the summit. Fairly straight forward, minimum objective hazards. I am not to familiar with Mt Hood, but i hear its more of a challenge than meets the eye! Hopefully you can get out with some experienced climbers or guides to practice some of the essentials before attempting your climb. Hope this helped you out some!

classic mike barter.....i love it

thanks for the info!! hopefully i can make my way back up to the good 'ol PNW as much as possible!

the time has come for me to move out the area which saddens me. I know this is cascadeclimbers.com, but does anyone know of any good climbing areas in Georgia?

i found the Steck article inspiring also. Such dedication and training for alpinism. Great short film though on the Love Letter. Would love to get out to the sierras

Lots of dry rock to be had! I spent some time at easy street, a couple wet spots but not too bad. I would avoid gritstone, still a little slick. Interstate park = awesome!

what do you have in mind?

i am also pretty new to the sport, I have been "geeking" out on the sport for about a year now and I am looking for a partner to tackle some of the smaller mountains (and crags) as the weather gets nicer. shoot me an email, leydetd@gmail.com, if your interested in setting some stuff up