[TR] Rainier - DC 8/24/2009

[blake_taruscio]

Trip: Rainier - DC

 

Date: 8/24/2009

 

Trip Report:

Nice exposure between Ingraham and Disapointmen Cleaver

 

just pass Disapointment Cleaver there are two sections of fixed ropes and ladders.

 

easy switch backs after that, and then right before the top there is a narrow snow bridge and a growing crevasse leap

 

it was a fun time for that route due to the exposure. The guides work hard to keep it safe, but they will probably soon run out of options

 

Gear Notes:

ice screws are probably better than pickets in many areas

 

Approach Notes:

there are actualy open crevasses right below camp muir

[Huberific]

Thanks for the pics and trip report! Looks wild. Is that a handrail going across the ladder or your rope? What (if any) protection did you use? Prusiks, belay, etc?

 

Thanks, we're looking go up this weekend. I imagine the setup may be different as the crevasses open more.

[blake_taruscio]

Ya, those are just fixed ropes next to the ladders we just moved through that section as normal, but you could put something on the rope itself. a prusik probably wouldnt be a good idea, because the ropes are anchored every five meters or so. Its nothing outrageous, random folks are guided through there on a daily basis. it good fun exposure.

[thelawgoddess]

Looking pretty dirty and broken right now! Did you get to summit?

[blake_taruscio]

Yes, the weather was super mild at the top.