Is the Ingraham Direct still in, or ...

[Rodchester]

Are those on Rainier's dog route still using the Direct Ingraham, or is it too broken up shifting the conga-line to the DC?

 

Going up next week with some old friends from back east that have never been to the summit. Any beta on conditions is appreciated.

 

[Bronco]

Looks like the DC is the main line now.

 

http://www.nps.gov/mora/climb/climb_cd.htm

[catbirdseat]

The Gibraltar Ledges route may still be in however.

[Wopper]

Go look for yourself

[Fence_Sitter]

Wopper said:

Go look for yourself

[skyclimb]

catbirdseat said:

The Gibraltar Ledges route may still be in however.

[Dwayner]

skyclimb said:

catbirdseat said:

The Gibraltar Ledges route may still be in however.

 

Hey Laughing Funny-Guy...the Gibralter Route is always in. Hit it when it's cold, approach it when there is just enough light to make the traverse, wear a helmet, move quickly, and descend another route like the D.C. A big crevasse or two on the upper mountain might be the biggest obstacle later in the summer.

Gib. Ledge used to be the standard route until a portion of it slid away decades ago. A short rappel or downclimb puts you back on route.

 

Given that and some rockfall potential (plus its not recommended as a summer descent route) and the guides prefer another route. I've done it on a fine July day and its amazing. It's direct, has some variety and the scenery is spectacular. It's certainly not 100% safe, but no route on Rainier is.

 

- Dwayner

[Rodchester]

It's certainly not 100% safe, but no route on Rainier is.

 

Its not? Then I'm not going!!!

 

 

[Wopper]

Rochester -

 

Go to Ingraham Flats and look straight up the mountain. If it looks good continue up, if it looks sketchy take a right.