anyone for Rainer in the winter time?

[bapsdds]

Anyone interested in a winter summit to mt. Rainer?

[jhamaker]

Yes. Gib Chute/Nisqualy side stuff.

Gotta be ready to go though when a weather window opens.

[Stewster]

Definetely. when the window is open.

[ropegoat]

Definitely curious, but new to NW climbing. Just moved to PDX, in good climbing shape, have appropriate gear, spent the summer on NOLS in Alaska- have my basics together. Not sure if you want a NW newbie around, but I am definitely interested in chasing routes like this. Let me know what you think or if there is a better way to get on the scene.

 

Thanks

[Maine-iac]

I am also curious about a winter trip, but i was wondering what the road access was like?

[cms829]

Im am highly interested in the gib ledges route this winter. Im am from jersey, am properly equipped, summited this past june via DC. Obviously it is difficult for me to jump out there right when a weather window opens so careful planning and following forecasts would be my best option. If anyone is interested let me know.

 

Maine-iac.....South side routes are accesible. The road is plowed to paradise.

Edited November 14, 2007 by cms829

[Mountainstyle]

I have a team that is going for Gib Ledges Dec 15-20, weather and avy conditions permitting. If we luck out on weather and get an early go we might cruise down to Hood and try to get on Yokum Ridge, anyway...I'd love to see a trip report if anyone gets on Gib Ledges before that time!

[dperler]

I'm up for a winter Rainier climb from Paradise (gib ledges/chute). If anyone needs an extra as the windows open, let me know.

 

Thanks,

Doug

[Bug]

I am open Dec 15 to climb Gib ledges.

So far I have no one to go with.

Schedules and Rainier do not mix well but we can organize and be ready if conditions permit.

PM me if you want to schedule a climb.

I have summitted a few times by DC, Emmons, & LR.

Never in winter.

Got stormed off Gib Ledges a couple times.

 

[mconley]

I'd be psyched about a winter climb as well. Looks like there's plenty of interest; all we need is a window:) Please let me know if there is a team with an opening. THX

[crmlla2007]

I'm all up for it. Did Kautz in July.

 

Only I'd be coming in from Utah, so the window thing is iffy. Would need a backup plan. (though I do have family in Seattle area to hang with and can do some work from wherever I can get internet)

[Robert Howell]

If we luck out on weather and get an early go we might cruise down to Hood and try to get on Yokum Ridge

 

That is one tough cookie. Any reason why you chose that route over some other classics (I realize Yokum is also a classic)?

[Peter Way]

I'm up for Rainier as often as possible in February/March. I'll be in Cody ice climbing for a couple of weeks in January, anyone interested in that?

[Mountainstyle]

If we luck out on weather and get an early go we might cruise down to Hood and try to get on Yokum Ridge

 

That is one tough cookie. Any reason why you chose that route over some other classics (I realize Yokum is also a classic)?

 

My climbing partner and I were slated to get on Yocum last winter, we had a great weather window, but the mountain was closed due to the climbers that got lost. My climbing partner used to guide for Timberline Mountain Guides and has done many of the classic Hood lines; Yocum is a route he hadn't been on but always wanted to go for. The exposure looks amazing. He grew up in Oregon, but is in Boston for grad school right now. So, if we get the chance this year while he is out visiting, we'd jump on Yocum.

[OlympicMtnBoy]

Welp, add my name to the list. I've been up there in summer but not winter. About 50% of the time I can escape work on short notice if we get a good window. Weekends are pretty easy to extend one way or the other. ;-)