LNXE530 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) 1 Edited April 14, 2023 by Shane Rathbun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Get a proper mountaineering training for steep snow (anchors, running belays and rope management) PLUS crevasse rescue and avalanche training/certification are a must! Camping reservation in advance might be a good thing to do if you are flying from Cali. Comparison: Avalanche Gulch is a hike compared to the easiest routes on Rainier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_H Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 April is still usually pretty wintery on Rainier. You probably won't have to worry as much about crevasses as avalanches and breaking trail that time of year. But maybe that's what your after. June / July is usually the safest time to go, FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tvashtarkatena Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) The Dissappointment Cleaver or Emmons routes are the most straightforward. Recommend going with people who know about crevasses...and going a little bit later as previously suggested for better all around conditions. The Kautz Glacier route on that mountain was my first northwest climb. Have fun. Edited September 2, 2009 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNXE530 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) 1 Edited April 14, 2023 by Shane Rathbun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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t_rutl Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 April/May are super condition dependent...are you up only for a specific window of time? I'd wait until a month or two out and look for a team...better chance of connecting on a solid trip early season look to head up the Ingraham Direct route...kinda like a "shortcut" for DC but only before the Ingraham get's too broken up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zeroforhire Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Get hooked in with the mountaineers or boealps or some organized class. Get a copy of freedom of the hills and study it. Basic information, but good stuff. Learn some rope management/crevasse rescue skills before you go. As nice as most mountaineers are, no one really wants to drag your butt out of a crevasse and miss/delay their summit attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnikinnick Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 in april be prepared for a much more strenuous trip as you'll probably be snowshoeing or skiing up a good portion of the mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 In the meantime, I plan on taking an Avalanche/Crevasse course and completing a Mt Shasta summit via the Casaval Ridge in preparation for my Rainier summit attempt. Casaval Ridge is not a bad option especially if you do it c-to-c in one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky_joe Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Get hooked in with the mountaineers or boealps or some organized class. Get a copy of freedom of the hills and study it. Basic information, but good stuff. Learn some rope management/crevasse rescue skills before you go. As nice as most mountaineers are, no one really wants to drag your butt out of a crevasse and miss/delay their summit attempt. these. also, have fun and be safe. welcome to the obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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