Rainier Nov 20-21

[CascadeClimber]

Edit: Looking at Nov 20-21, or 23-24 now. Forecast is good for 20-21, so leaning that way. Gib Ledges if it is in shape. Planning to leave Seattle around Noon Tuesday.

 

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Looking for a Rainier partner for Nov 10-11 or Thanksgiving weekend (just not Thanksgiving day). Flexible about route.

 

L

Edited November 19, 2007 by CascadeClimber

[televinny]

Hey CC,

I am 'good to go' and give some route a whirl.

Newly returned to the area but I've been up the Disappointment cleaver before - never with visibility though - this wkd doesn't look better for viz either.

 

I could drive south from Everett- Friday evening for a car pool/bivy and early start - if you want to give it a try.

 

best contact by phone 425 374 8315 or riddell30@gmail.com

Peace,

Kevin

[ski2die]

Are you going up on Sunday? I have to work tomorrow. Its possible I would be up for that if you are still needing a partner. I want to do something this weekend, Rainier would be great. Let me know - best way to contact me is smithsil@gmail.com

 

-silas

[CascadeClimber]

Thanksgiving weekend, rain, sleet, snow, or shine.

[CascadeClimber]

Bump. Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday (Nov 20-21), if the predicted weather shows up.

Edited November 19, 2007 by CascadeClimber

[Tom_Sjolseth]

If for some reason you can't find a partner and decide to put this trip off until the 23rd-24th, I'd be interested.

[CascadeClimber]

Check your PMs, Tom.

[Panos]

 

I would be up to depart tomorrow (Wed) and climb the Success Cleaver if you are interested. For the current conditions I think it is the safest route. Minimal use of rope needed.

 

Lemme know by PM or call 206-766-0913

 

Panos

[Alex]

Ship the TR when you get back, yo!

[Tom_Sjolseth]

We went up and experienced unpleasant winds and lots of wallowing. There was a 3" wind crust on top of 18-36" of sugar. We had to crawl up the slope below the beehive to make forward progress. With weather moving in and a lenticular overhead, we decided to bag it at 11,500' just as we were about to gain the slope to the entrance of the ledges. After getting back to Muir the winds picked up to 45MPH sustained gusting to 60. We were glad we made the right decision. Thanks to Loren for driving and being a great partner. Despite not summitting, we still had a great time and burned off some turkey to boot.