salbrecher Posted September 25, 2002 Posted September 25, 2002 I am in dire need of some skiing and am going to rainier anyways so......would there be enough skiiable snow that could warrent bringing them? I have never been on the mountain and do not know if it is condusive to skiing this late in the season. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 25, 2002 Posted September 25, 2002 http://www.nps.gov/mora/climb/climb_cd.htm Quote
salbrecher Posted September 25, 2002 Author Posted September 25, 2002 I'll be climbing in mid october. It seems that all the ranger stations are closed then? Is this true? were do I register then? Quote
chilly Posted September 25, 2002 Posted September 25, 2002 Salbrecher, Get a permit at Longmire, Paradise, White River, or Wilkeson. Check ahead for the hours since it is the end of the season some stations have shorter hours. Quote
Mike_Gauthier Posted September 26, 2002 Posted September 26, 2002 i wouldn't recommend skiing or boarding the emmons glacier route at this time... there is very little soft snow. the climbing, however, is still GREAT! the route is as direct as it was in early july, however, it's very hard and icy now. there are a number of crevasses to negotiate between camp schurman and 10,500 on the corridor. we found them easy and rather straightforward to cross as of last saturday. six folks also summited on sunday. other than that, no one else was on that side of the mountain. if you get sidetracked, look for a good option nearby, there should be a few. after 10,500, follow your instincts and any "faint" reminders of the summer route, you'll make the summit if you've still got your legs and lungs... be ready for lots of french technique, ice, hard snow and very cool crevasses and ice cliffs. usually speaking, self registration begins at paradise after oct 1 or so. more to come on that. good luck climbing, mike Quote
salbrecher Posted September 30, 2002 Author Posted September 30, 2002 thanks for the heads up. looks like the skiis will be left home......still Quote
savaiusini Posted September 30, 2002 Posted September 30, 2002 quote: Originally posted by salbrecher: thanks for the heads up. looks like the skiis will be left home......still There is some good snow on the south side of Baker, so I hear. Quote
salbrecher Posted October 4, 2002 Author Posted October 4, 2002 Are people allowed to sleep in camp schurman ranger cabin in the winter season? Is the door locked? Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 4, 2002 Posted October 4, 2002 quote: Originally posted by salbrecher: Are people allowed to sleep in camp schurman ranger cabin in the winter season? Is the door locked? Break the lock off with an ice axe Just kidding. Quote
salbrecher Posted October 5, 2002 Author Posted October 5, 2002 quote: Originally posted by salbrecher: Are people allowed to sleep in camp schurman ranger cabin in the winter season? Is the door locked? Cmon people I really need to know by this weekend!! Quote
Kupaki Posted October 6, 2002 Posted October 6, 2002 The hut is locked up, so you will have to stay in a tent. Quote
salbrecher Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 .Guess I'll be bringing my ice axe then eh Quote
chilly Posted October 7, 2002 Posted October 7, 2002 Watch out for the F.B.I. they were recently training up there with Mark Twight............. Quote
salbrecher Posted October 15, 2002 Author Posted October 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Kupaki: The hut is locked up, so you will have to stay in a tent. Just got back from rainier and yes schurman hut is locked........with 3 flathead and 1 philips head screws . Every climber should cary a multi tool . The emmons route is *pretty* crevassed with water ice in many places. 5 days of perfect weather allowed 2 from our group and 2 others to reach the top. 60 mph winds the last 10 meters to the top meant about 2 glorious/feeling like shit seconds on top. Congrats to "big sky rye" and company also of CC on the summit and thanks for the company. Quote
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