Dane Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Numbers keep coming in and the percentages seem to be the same over the last two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarek Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I have been applying for solo permit every year for some time now, never had any problems. Typical turn around time is less than a week. I email the same form each year with minor updates like date, and chosen routes. A few years ago you had to receive a formal letter (via email), but now you just get a quick confirmation email, you print it and you are good to go. It seems like park doesn't want to refuse a permit, they just want to make sure that you know what you are against. Since they will be helping you in case of the emergency, I think this is reasonable for them to make sure that people are aware about dangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks for your efforts on this topic Dane. I have applied once for a solo permit, about 6 or 7 years ago. It was actually approved in a timely fashion. Never did it though... I am considering a "fly under the radar" ascent this year. Government bureaucracy bothers me. Not exactly a solo but I always unrope when not on a glacier and not putting in pro. Liberty Ridge is a good example; rope for the carbon, Liberty Cap to the Summit and the descent. smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Soloing on Rainier is a crap shoot...and seriously, a good way to die, cold, in a tiny little hole. I don't recommend it by any route. smart also but soloing has that alure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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