Mike_Gauthier Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 FYI, I've posted a little information about the 2005 season here on my blog. I'll put some road opening information up soon... Quote
Alex_Mineev Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Hi Mike, what's the beta for Mowich lk road? June? Quote
Toast Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Stats: There were 8,972 registered climbers in 2005. We again see a continued trend in climber registration numbers. Over the past five years, those numbers have been steadily decreasing (table 1). Of the 8,972 registered, 3,879 were part of a guided trip, while 5,093 climbed independently. Table 1 lists those statistics in comparison to other years. Independent climbers have a 44% success rate; guide service averages a 60% success rate. Here is a list of yearly totals since 2000: Year: 2000 = 13,114 Year: 2001 = 11,874 Year: 2002 = 11,313 Year: 2003 = 9,897 Year: 2004 = 9,251 Year: 2005 = 8,972 I'm curious, why the decline? The Mountaineers have seen a steady drop in registrations for their Basic climbing courses. Some of that was driven by the war. Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham have all drawn from the neighboring military bases in the past. Deployments to the Middle East are a sensible driver for declines in our branches, but Seattle has also seen a noticeable drop. That and the drop in the number of climbing permits at Rainier make me wonder if there a similar national trend. What's driving all of this? Quote
fenderfour Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 I'm curious, why the decline? The Mountaineers have seen a steady drop in registrations for their Basic climbing courses. Some of that was driven by the war. Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham have all drawn from the neighboring military bases in the past. Deployments to the Middle East are a sensible driver for declines in our branches, but Seattle has also seen a noticeable drop. That and the drop in the number of climbing permits at Rainier make me wonder if there a similar national trend. What's driving all of this? Creepy climbing instructors. Quote
Arc Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Just be happy..... A decline in weekend warriors could make for safer routes. Quote
Mike_Gauthier Posted March 30, 2006 Author Posted March 30, 2006 I've posted the entire 2005 Mountaineering report. I wasn't able to get the tables to work, but you can review other events such as rescues, etc, here on the blog. Quote
knelson Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I'm curious, why the decline? The Mountaineers have seen a steady drop in registrations for their Basic climbing courses. Some of that was driven by the war. Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham have all drawn from the neighboring military bases in the past. Deployments to the Middle East are a sensible driver for declines in our branches, but Seattle has also seen a noticeable drop. That and the drop in the number of climbing permits at Rainier make me wonder if there a similar national trend. What's driving all of this? Creepy climbing instructors. Definitely the case with Boealps. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Thanks for keeping up on all this (I realize it's your job, but props are due anyway). It's great reading the accident reports and learning from other mistakes. Here's to one of the best climbing ranger outfits in the country. Now, if you want job security you need to quit scaring off all the climbers. Quote
Mike_Gauthier Posted March 30, 2006 Author Posted March 30, 2006 Thanks for keeping up on all this (I realize it's your job, but props are due anyway). Thanks... but... the blog was established based on a little frustration and an urge to do something more/better. We'll probably try to do more during the summer when there are more climbing rangers to help w/ reports, etc. And as always, I'm way into good suggestions or information you (the climber) may provide. So... if you've got em, email them to me. Now, if you want job security you need to quit scaring off all the climbers. Trust me, we're (I'm) not trying to scare anyone off! Watching the number of climbers decline has been of concern to me and others. Many of us wonder if outdoor recreation has taken a turn towards more day use type activities. Quote
sweatinoutliquor Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Many of us wonder if outdoor recreation has taken a turn towards more day use type activities. Is there sport climbing on Mt Rainier? Quote
Mike_Gauthier Posted March 31, 2006 Author Posted March 31, 2006 Is there sport climbing on Mt Rainier? There is plenty of sport climbing up there. You just haven't been trying hard enough. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Fixed bluebags are aid. True, maybe! They also are a good exchange for tent stakes, just be careful not to tear the bag when you remove them. Quote
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